Heathrow Airport 1 hr 34
National Trust - Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters (14 min) A scenic spot on the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs with a modern cafe and a National Trust info centre. Long Man of Wilmington (9 min) White concrete blocks highlight this monumental, centuries-old outline of a man on a hillside. Michelham Priory (13 min) Palatial Tudor-style mansion, dating from the 13th-century, featuring a moat, watermill & gardens. Glyndebourne (21 min) Country house hosting annual Glyndebourne Festival's 6 productions in a 1200-seat opera house. Pevensey Castle (13 min) 16 centuries of history in sturdy castle with square keep, powerful gatehouse and site artifacts. Drusillas Park (9 min) Soft-play area, large slides, netted walkways, plus zoo animals, feeding times, restaurant and shop. Charleston Trust (17 min) Garden, history, and art museum Towner Eastbourne (11 min) Art gallery with temporary contemporary shows and displays from its own modern British collection. Beachy Head (14 min) Britain's highest chalk cliff offers panoramic views, walking paths and a 19th-century lighthouse. Knockhatch Adventure Park (11 min) Adventure, snowboarding, outdoor recreation, and skiing Seven Sisters Country Park (14 min) Expansive park with chalk cliffs, grassland and river valley, for walking, birdwatching and cycling. Eastbourne Redoubt (11 min) Fortress-in-the-round dating back 200 years, built to defend against Napoleon & used in WWI & WWII. Herstmonceux Castle (21 min) Restored medieval castle, now a study centre, with a park and gardens that are open to the public. Seven Sisters (15 min) Series of 7 white chalk cliffs along the English Channel in South Downs National Park. Eastbourne Pier (11 min) Traditional Victorian pier offering amusements, fish and chips, a cafe/bar and an events venue. |