Peter’s guidebook
Sightseeing
An amazing historic garden and Elizabethan tower. Literary links. Large Cafe and shop
186 locals recommend
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Biddenden RdAn amazing historic garden and Elizabethan tower. Literary links. Large Cafe and shop
Historic port town with cobbled streets. Home of smugglers and the Mermaid inn, a hang out of the notorious Hawkhurst gang in the 18th century. Boutique shops and small galleries
388 locals recommend
Rye
Historic port town with cobbled streets. Home of smugglers and the Mermaid inn, a hang out of the notorious Hawkhurst gang in the 18th century. Boutique shops and small galleries
Market town with bustling shops and places to eat and drink. Steam railway along the Rother valley
21 locals recommend
Tenterden High Street
24 High StMarket town with bustling shops and places to eat and drink. Steam railway along the Rother valley
National Trust - Scotney Castle
Beautiful gardens and house
Stunning gardens with arts and crafts fairs throughout the summer
47 locals recommend
Pashley Manor Gardens
Pashley RoadStunning gardens with arts and crafts fairs throughout the summer
Bodiam Boating Station
Station RoadPaddle boarding and canoeing fun! Dog friendly
Fun for all the family on the pier. Worth a wander a wander around Old Town and enjoy world famous fish and chips at the fisherman’s huts.
114 locals recommend
Hastings Pier Shop
1-10 White RockFun for all the family on the pier. Worth a wander a wander around Old Town and enjoy world famous fish and chips at the fisherman’s huts.
City/town information
Historic market town. Ancient timber framed pubs and a medieval church known as “the cathedral of the Weald”
31 locals recommend
Cranbrook
Historic market town. Ancient timber framed pubs and a medieval church known as “the cathedral of the Weald”
A larger town steeped in history with a new museum and library complex and arts centres including theatres and cinema. Many restaurants and old and new shopping precincts
150 locals recommend
Royal Tunbridge Wells
A larger town steeped in history with a new museum and library complex and arts centres including theatres and cinema. Many restaurants and old and new shopping precincts
Activity
Camber Kitesurfing
123 Lydd RdFor the more adventurous. Active day out qualified instructors
Go Ape Bedgebury
Bedgebury LaneTreetop antics.
Giant sequoias and beautiful lakeside forest walks. Information centre with full facilities and cafe
189 locals recommend
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadGiant sequoias and beautiful lakeside forest walks. Information centre with full facilities and cafe