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Minibus Trips

Trips within an hours distance of the castle

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Villages, Towns, and Cities

There are many quaint villages and towns in the local area! Don't forget to check them out!

Image - Alfriston
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Alfriston
Student Services:Picturesque village with tea rooms and a cute book shop! You can also visit the Clergy House while you are there.
Image - Battle
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Battle
Student Services:This is where the Battle of Hastings took place in 1066. Today it’s a pretty and old town with plenty to do.
Image - Bexhill
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Bexhill
Student Services:A beautiful seafront, suitable for swimming and sunbathing, but also great for an exhilarating windy walk in the winter. You can also check out the De Warr Pavillion and Bexhill museum
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Image - Eastbourne
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Eastbourne
Student Services:The largest town within the minibus radius. There is a large shopping mall here and a CineWorld. They also have lots of charity shops.
Image - Hailsham
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Hailsham
Student Services:The nearest town from Herstmonceux. The minibus travels here often. There are several grocery stores you can go to to pick up essentials. There are also lots of restaurants you can order takeaway from!
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Image - Hastings
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Hastings
Student Services:A historic fishing town with lots of interesting places to check out like the True Crime museum or Smugglers Adventure.
Image - Herstmonceux
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Herstmonceux
Student Services:The nearest village from the castle. The clinic and pharmacy is located here. There is also a convenience store and post office.
Image - Lewes
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Lewes
Student Services:Lewes is the county town capital of East Sussex. There are lots of nice shops and restaurants on the high street!
Image - Newhaven
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Newhaven
Student Services:There is a ferry port here that goes to Dieppe, France.
Image - Royal Tunbridge Wells
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Royal Tunbridge Wells
Student Services:A large town in Kent with a nice high street. Try to visit on Saturdays or Sundays as they have a trader's markets in the historic Pantiles every weekend. Make a day of it. Experience the lively atmosphere and treat yourself with local products and crafts. The market takes place from 10am to 4pm.
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Image - Rye
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Rye
Student Services:You'll definitely feel like you've travelled back in time when walking around the cobbled streets of Rye. Don't forget to check out the infamous Mermaid Street!
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Image - Sovereign Harbour
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Sovereign Harbour
Student Services:A great place for getting takeaway food! It is also great for running errands as there are a plethora of shops like TK Maxx, Boots and an ASDA for essentials.
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Recreational Activities

Looking for something fun to do? Here are some of our suggestions!

Image - Bewl Water
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Bewl Water
Student Services:Bewl Water, the perfect place to walk, cycle and exercise in beautiful Wealden countryside. Learn more at https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/
Image - Bluebell Railway
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Bluebell Railway
Student Services:Enjoy a day out at the Bluebell Railway to explore the Sussex countryside on a steam train. Learn more at https://www.bluebell-railway.com/
Image - Buzz Active Cuckmere
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Buzz Active Cuckmere
Student Services: canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding: https://www.buzzactive.org.uk/locations/buzz-cuckmere/
Image - Buzz Active Eastbourne
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Buzz Active Eastbourne
Student Services:sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, powerboating, raft building and standup paddleboarding (SUP): https://www.buzzactive.org.uk/locations/buzz-eastbourne/
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Image - Eastbourne Pier
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Eastbourne Pier
Student Services:Tearoom, food, jazz lounge http://www.eastbournepier.com/
Image - Eastbourne Roller Disco
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Eastbourne Roller Disco
Student Services:http://www.eastbournerollerdisco.co.uk/
Image - Travelade Image
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Escape Room Sussex
Student Services:https://escaperoomsussex.com/
Image - Freedom Leisure
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Freedom Leisure
Student Services:Swimming, gym, group exercise, bowling: https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/hailsham-leisure-centre/
Image - GLOBALLS - Jurassic & Tropicana
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GLOBALLS - Jurassic & Tropicana
Student Services:Indoor crazy golf https://www.globalls.co.uk/
Image - Hollywood Bowl Tunbridge Wells
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Hollywood Bowl Tunbridge Wells
Student Services:Bowling: https://www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/tunbridge-wells
Image - The locked room
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The locked room
Student Services:https://thelockedroom.co.uk/securepage.html
Image - Pier Pressure Escape Rooms
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Pier Pressure Escape Rooms
Student Services:https://pierpressure.co.uk/
Image - Sharnfold Farm
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Sharnfold Farm
Student Services:Pick your own farm produce depending on the season, popular pumpkin patch location: https://www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk/
Image - Smugglers Adventure
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Smugglers Adventure
Student Services:This attraction tells the story of smuggling on the South Coast of England 200 years ago. For more info, visit: https://www.smugglersadventure.co.uk/
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Image - Stonehill Farm
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Stonehill Farm
Student Services:Apple picking, Pumpkin patch: http://stonehillfarm.co.uk/
Image - Tenpin Eastbourne
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Tenpin Eastbourne
Student Services:Bowling, laser quest, table tennis, pool, arcade: https://www.tenpin.co.uk/our-locations/eastbourne/
Image - Towner Eastbourne
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Towner Eastbourne
Student Services:Art gallery: https://www.townereastbourne.org.uk/
Image - Treasure Island Adventure Golf
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Treasure Island Adventure Golf
Student Services:Outdoor mini golf http://www.treasure-island.co.uk/
Image - Urban Jump Trampoline Park
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Urban Jump Trampoline Park
Student Services:Trampoline park: https://urbanjump.co.uk/
Image - LaserZone
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LaserZone
Student Services:Laser tag: https://www.laserzone.co.uk/brighton/

Castles

Nearby castles you can check out! Make sure to check out their websites for entrance prices and other information.

Image - Bodiam Castle
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Bodiam Castle
Student Services:Moated castle near Robertsrbridge managed by the National Trust. There is a small admission fee, for more info visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle. Great day out combined Roberstbridge.
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Image - Camber Castle
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Camber Castle
Student Services:Castle ruins near Rye. The castle is managed by English Heritage. There is a small admission fee, for more info visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/camber-castle/prices-and-opening-times/. Can be included as a stop when visiting Rye.
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Image - Hastings Castle
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Hastings Castle
Student Services:Hastings Castle is a keep and bailey castle ruin that overlooks the English Channel. There is a small admission fee. For more info, please visit: https://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/things-to-do/hastings-castle-and-1066-story-p44433
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Image - Lewes Castle & Museum
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Lewes Castle & Museum
Student Services:Situated right in the middle of town. For more info on admission prices and times, visit: https://sussexpast.co.uk/properties-to-discover/lewes-castle
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Image - Pevensey Castle
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Pevensey Castle
Student Services:Castle ruins very close to the castle! There is a nice tea shop across the castle you can visit. For prices and times, visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/pevensey-castle
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Image - National Trust - Scotney Castle
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National Trust - Scotney Castle
Student Services:Picturesque moated castle managed by the National Trust. For times and prices, please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scotney-castle
Image - Sissinghurst Castle Garden
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Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Student Services:Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson fell in love with Sissinghurst Castle and created a world-renowned garden. Managed by the National Trust. For times and prices, please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sissinghurst-castle-garden
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English Heritage

English Heritage sites within the minibus radius. Make sure to check for price entries to each site!

Image - Battle Abbey
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Battle Abbey
Student Services:Battlefield of the famous 1066 Battle of Hastings. The Abbey is located right on the high street. For times and prices, please visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/1066-battle-of-hastings-abbey-and-battlefield/?utm_campaign=aka_battle_abbey_21
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Image - Bayham Old Abbey
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Bayham Old Abbey
Student Services:Close to Tunbridge Wells and can be added as a quick stop on the way to Tunbridge Wells town or Bewl Water. It is free entry. For more info about the site, please visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bayham-old-abbey/
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Image - Camber Castle
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Camber Castle
Student Services:Castle ruins near Rye. There is a small admission fee, for more info visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/camber-castle/prices-and-opening-times/. Can be included as a stop when visiting Rye.
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Image - Pevensey Castle
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Pevensey Castle
Student Services:Castle ruins very close to the castle! There is a nice tea shop across the castle you can visit. For prices and times, visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/pevensey-castle
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National Trust sites

National Trust sites within the minibus radius. You will need a National Trust membership to enter most of them.

Image - Alfriston Clergy House
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Alfriston Clergy House
Student Services:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/alfriston-clergy-house
Image - National Trust - Bateman's
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National Trust - Bateman's
Student Services:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans. Home of Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book.
Image - Bodiam Castle
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Bodiam Castle
Student Services:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle. 14th Century moated castle.
Image - Sheffield Park
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Sheffield Park
Student Services:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden - also near Bluebell Railway, large park
Image - National Trust - Lamb House
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National Trust - Lamb House
Student Services:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lamb-house. Located in Rye, home to novelists Henry James, EF Benson, Rumer Godden.
Image - National Trust - Monk's House
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National Trust - Monk's House
Student Services:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/monks-house - just outside Lewes town centre, cottage of Virginia and Leonard Woolf
Image - National Trust - Scotney Castle
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National Trust - Scotney Castle
Student Services:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scotney-castle - medieval, moated manor
Image - Sissinghurst Castle Garden
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Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Student Services:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sissinghurst-castle-garden - home of poet Vita Sackville-West and husband Harold Nicolson
Image - National Trust - Smallhythe Place
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National Trust - Smallhythe Place
Student Services: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/smallhythe-place - former home of Victorian actress Dame Ellen Terry, nice place for picnics, has a nice garden
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Nature Walks

Looking to explore the local outdoors? Check out our recommended walks! You can also check out the East Sussex Website for their list of circular walks! https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/discover-east-sussex/walksmap/

Image - Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail
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Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail
Student Services:The bluebells are best experienced in late April, early May!
Image - Ashdown Forest
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Ashdown Forest
Student Services:Ashdown Forest is a great place for walking and enjoying spectacular views over the Sussex countryside and is known the world over as the 'home' of Winnie-the-Pooh. They have lots of walking routes available, visit the following website for downloadable maps: https://www.highweald.org/downloads/publications/exploring-the-high-weald/walks-on-ashdown-forest.html. Don't forget to check out the Pooh Walks!
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Image - The Beachy Head Story
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The Beachy Head Story
Student Services:Beachy Head is a great local walk with nice view of the Seven Sisters Cliffs and Lighthouse
Image - Bewl Water
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Bewl Water
Student Services:There are lots of outdoor activities you can do at Bewl Water. If you are looking for a serene and relaxing activity, Bewl Water's 12 ½ mile scenic route is open to walkers all year round and follows a collection of forest paths, country lanes and all weather surfaces
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Image - Birling Gap
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Birling Gap
Student Services:Visit the National Trust website for more information about the 1-1.5hr coastal walk at Birling Gap. nationaltrust.org.uk/birling-gap-and-the-seven-sisters/trails/bounding-up-to-belle-tout
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Image - Blackcap
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Blackcap
Student Services:Blackcap is a quiet countryside walk near Lewes. Visit the National Trust website to learn more about the walk: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blackcap/trails/a-walk-at-blackcap
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Image - Brede High Wood
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Brede High Wood
Student Services:Managed by the Woodland Trust, Brede High Woods is a nature-lovers paradise, with an outstanding reputation for wildlife. Visit their website for walking route maps: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/brede-high-woods/
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Image - Camber Sands
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Camber Sands
Student Services:Camber Sands and the adjacent Broomhill Sands are sandy beaches in East Sussex for those looking for a coastal stroll.There are plenty of free parking available at the Broomhill Car Park.
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Image - Cuckmere Haven
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Cuckmere Haven
Student Services:Great place to see the Seven Sisters Cliffs. Easy walk, not much elevation.
Image - Devil's Dyke - National Trust
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Devil's Dyke - National Trust
Student Services:Devil's Dyke is Britain's deepest, widest, and longest dry valley. The walk offers spectacular views on a clear day. Visit the National Trust page to find out more: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke.
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Image - Ditchling Beacon
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Ditchling Beacon
Student Services:Ditchling Beacon is the highest point in East Sussex and offers stunning views. Visit the National Trust page to learn more: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ditchling-beacon/features/things-to-see-and-do-at-ditchling-beacon
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Image - Pevensey Levels National Nature Reserve
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Pevensey Levels National Nature Reserve
Student Services:Walk near Pevensey Castle. No elevation but bring your boots as it can get muddy!
Image - Friston Forest
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Friston Forest
Student Services:Friston Forest is a lovely beech wood with plenty of way-marked routes for walkers and mountain bikers as well as bridleways. Visit Forestry England for walking routes and other activities: https://www.forestryengland.uk/friston-forest/activities
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Image - Long Man of Wilmington
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Long Man of Wilmington
Student Services:The Long Man of Wilmington or Wilmington Giant is a chalk figure on the steep slopes of Windover Hill. There are public footpaths in the area that can give you downland views or you can walk up the hill for a hightop view.
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Image - Seaford Head Nature Reserve, Sussex Wildlife Trust
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Seaford Head Nature Reserve, Sussex Wildlife Trust
Student Services:The Seaford Head Stroll has spectacular views of Cuckmere Haven, the Seven Sisters Cliffs, Hope Gap, and the English Channel. Visit the website for more information: https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/seaford-head.
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Railway Station

Railway stations you can use within the minibus radius.

Image - Battle
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Battle
Student Services:The station is a little farther out of the high street. Goes to: Hastings and London Charing Cross
Image - Bexhill
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Bexhill
Student Services:Goes to Eastbourne, Hastings, Ashford International, and London Victoria
Image - Eastbourne
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Eastbourne
Student Services:Goes to London Victoria, Ashford International, Hastings, and Brighton
Image - Hastings railway station
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Hastings railway station
Student Services:Goes to London Victoria, London Charing Cross, Ashford International, Brighton, Eastbourne
Image - Lewes
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Lewes
Student Services:Goes to London Victoria and Brighton
Image - Polegate
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Polegate
Student Services:Goes to Brighton, Eastbourne, and London Victoria

Wonderguide map

  1. Alfriston
  2. Battle
  3. Bexhill
  4. Eastbourne
  5. Hailsham
  6. Hastings
  7. Herstmonceux
  8. Lewes
  9. Newhaven
  10. Royal Tunbridge Wells
  11. Rye
  12. Sovereign Harbour
  13. Bewl Water
  14. Bluebell Railway
  15. Buzz Active Cuckmere
  16. Buzz Active Eastbourne
  17. Eastbourne Pier
  18. Eastbourne Roller Disco
  19. Escape Room Sussex
  20. Freedom Leisure
  21. GLOBALLS - Jurassic & Tropicana
  22. Hollywood Bowl Tunbridge Wells
  23. The locked room
  24. Pier Pressure Escape Rooms
  25. Sharnfold Farm
  26. Smugglers Adventure
  27. Sovereign Centre
  28. Stonehill Farm
  29. Tenpin Eastbourne
  30. Towner Eastbourne
  31. Treasure Island Adventure Golf
  32. Urban Jump Trampoline Park
  33. LaserZone
  34. Bodiam Castle
  35. Camber Castle
  36. Hastings Castle
  37. Lewes Castle & Museum
  38. Pevensey Castle
  39. National Trust - Scotney Castle
  40. Sissinghurst Castle Garden
  41. Battle Abbey
  42. Bayham Old Abbey
  43. Camber Castle
  44. Pevensey Castle
  45. Alfriston Clergy House
  46. National Trust - Bateman's
  47. Bodiam Castle
  48. Sheffield Park
  49. National Trust - Lamb House
  50. National Trust - Monk's House
  51. National Trust - Scotney Castle
  52. Sissinghurst Castle Garden
  53. National Trust - Smallhythe Place
  54. Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail
  55. Ashdown Forest
  56. The Beachy Head Story
  57. Bewl Water
  58. Birling Gap
  59. Blackcap
  60. Brede High Wood
  61. Camber Sands
  62. Cuckmere Haven
  63. Devil's Dyke - National Trust
  64. Ditchling Beacon
  65. Pevensey Levels National Nature Reserve
  66. Friston Forest
  67. Long Man of Wilmington
  68. Seaford Head Nature Reserve, Sussex Wildlife Trust
  69. Battle
  70. Bexhill
  71. Eastbourne
  72. Hastings railway station
  73. Lewes
  74. Polegate

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