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There
are lots of things to see and do in this part of the country.
Sussex is renowned for its picturesque countryside, beautiful
gardens, historical sites and for its stunning coastline. There
is shopping aplenty and Brighton, Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne
are all equidistant from Tamberry Hall (15 miles approximately).
We have provided links to
websites with information on each of the places of interest
listed below.
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Hall is not responsible for the content of external
internet sites
Arundel Castle
ancestral home of the Dukes of Norfolk,
the castle dates from the Norman Conquest.
Battle Abbey and battlefield
world famous for the 1066
invasion battle.
Lewes Castle
imposing castle and
barbican, built shortly after 1066.
Anne of Cleves' House
a traditional wealden hall house,
given to Anne by Henry VIII.
Glynde Place
an Elizabethan manor house built in 1589.
Firle Place
the home of the Gage family for over 500 years,
Firle is a Tudor house with 18th C. modifications.
Michelham Priory
this former Augustinian priory boasts
England's longest water filled mediaeval moat.
Herstmonceux
Castle
this is a 15th C. moated castle.
Bodiam Castle
built in 1385, this moated castle still has
most of its ramparts in place.
Pevensey Castle
built originally by the Romans and subsequently
altered through the Middle Ages.
High Beeches
25 acre woodland and water garden recommended
by Christopher Lloyd.
Borde Hill
a historic garden with rare trees and shrubs.
Leonardslee
set in a 240 acre valley with 7 lakes, this
is arguably one of the most beautiful gardens of Europe.
Sheffield Park
a 120 acre garden for all seasons, with
4 lakes.
Groombridge Place
200 acres with a series of traditional
walled gardens.
Wakehurst Place
Kew in the country, this houses
the Millenium Seedbank.
Sissinghurst
Castle Garden
One of the world’s
most celebrated gardens, the creation of Vita Sackville-West
and her husband Sir
Harold Nicolson
Bluebell Railway
a preserved all steam railway
with many locos and rolling stock and a regular service.
Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum
one of the largest
waterfowl collections and over 100 vintage and classic
cars.
Paradise Park
famous for its Planet Earth museum and
dinosaur exhibition, gardens and garden centre.
Drusilla's Park
zoo and playground, ideal for children.
Middle Farm
a working farm housing the National Collection
of cider and perry.
Pooh Corner
all the Enchanted Places, including Pooh
Stick Bridge! The largest selection of Poohphernalia
to be found
anywhere.
Ashdown Forest Llama Park
a large breeding herd of
llamas and alpacas, with walks, shop and museum.
Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters
famous white cliffs
and magificent Heritage Coast.
Eastbourne miniature steam railway
an award winning
miniature railway with nearly a mile of rides around
a 5 acre lake
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