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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Dale Hills is based close to a variety of national trust properties, open gardens, historical sites along with some fantastic activities and locations to visit in the area.
Please find a variety of options below.
ARENA PERSUITS (1.4 MILES)
Arena Pursuits is The leading outdoor pursuits company in the South East of England, providing a huge variety of Corporate Entertainment, Team Building & Training activities for businesses as well as challenging and exciting activities for adult groups, stag do's, Hen Parties plus events and parties for families, children, teenagers and schools.
PASHLEY MANOR GARDENS (1.8 MILES)
Pashley Manor is a quintessential English Garden located on the Susses and Kent border in the heart of South East England's garden country. Pashley offers a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping, imaginative plantings and fine old trees, fountains, springs and large ponds.
BEDGEBURY PINETUM (2.4 MILES)
Bedgebury Forest is ideal for cycling, riding, adventure play and Go Ape. Visit the National Pinetum, the world's finest Conifer collection, perfect for walks and picnics. Safe, healthy outdoor fun for all ages and abilities. Open all year and great value for money, Bedgebury is the place to visit on the Kent/Sussex border.
BEWL WATER (4.6 MILES)
Bewl Water is a reservoir in the valley of the River Bewl ( which is a tributary of the River Teise), straddling the boundary between Kent and East Sussex. Many recreational activites are available such as Sailing, Windsurfing, Rowing, Trout Fishing, Cycling and Walking.
THE HOP FARM (12.8 MILES)
The Hop Farm Family Park is packed full of attractions for the children and fabulous places to eat and drink. Attractions include our ever-popular Giant Jumping Pillows, Driving School, Magic Castle, Outdoor Adventure Play Area, Childrens Rides and live shows and discos from our entertainment team in the Big Red Barn! The Animal Farm features donkeys, horses and plenty of cuddly creatures to get close to.
RYE (17.9 MILES)
Rye is a beautiful town in East Sussex. The main centre has cobbled lanes like Mermaid Street are lined with medieval, half-timbered houses. The redbrick Lamb House was once owned by writer Henry James. Nearby, the tower of the Norman St. Mary’s Church overlooks the town. A short journey from the town centre is Rye Harbour which is a popular nature reserve homing many costal wildlife.
BLUE REED AQUARIUM HASTINGS (18.3 MILES)
Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings offers visitors a dazzling undersea safari through the oceans of the world. From hidden world of UK waters, Blue Reef transports visitors to the spectacular 'underwater gardens) of the Mediterranean and the stunning beauty of tropical waters home to everything from Seahorses and Puffer Fish to Living Corals and Sharks.
SMUGGLERS ADVENTURES (18.8 MILES)
St Clements Caves are located on the West Hill in Hastings, East Sussex. The caves were named after a nearby parish church and since 1989 are home to the "Smugglers Adventure" tourist attraction which tells the story of smuggling on the South Coast of England 200 years ago.
CAMBER SANDS (21.5 MILES)
Camber Sands is a wonderful sand dune covered beach in East Sussex. Unlike most beaches along the Sussex coast which are lined with pebbles and shingle held in place by a series of groynes, Camber Sands is covered in fine, golden sand. Not only that but Camber is home to the only sand dunes in East Sussex.
SCOTNEY CASTLE (4 MILES)
Country house, romantic garden and 14th Century moated Castle, all in a beautiful wooded estate. Relax in the picturesque garden with the glorious backdrop of our fairytale castle. Venture into the wonderful woodland and parkland with over 700 acres to explore. Discover the delights of the Victorian country mansion with its secrets and stories.
BATEMAN'S (6.4 MILES)
Jacobean house, home of Rudyard Kipling. This 17th-century house, with its mullioned windows and oak beams, provided a much needed sanctuary to this world-famous writer.
The rooms, described by him as 'untouched and unfaked', remain much as he left them, with oriental rugs and artefacts reflecting his strong association with the East. Kim was his first major piece of writing that he wrote from his study at Bateman's which links him and his fond childhood memories to India with real clarity and devotion, truly a master piece of descriptive writing. Kipling was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1907.
BODIAM CASTLE (7.9 MILES)
Archetypal 14th Century moated Castle with ruined interior - a glimpse of medieval splendour set in the heart of an Historical landscape, with spiral staircases, battlements and a portcullis, 14th Century Bodiam Castle is one of Britain's most picturesque and romantic ancient monuments.
SISSINGHURST CASTLE & GARDENS (10.1 MILES)
Vita Sackville-West, the poet and writer, began transforming Sissinghurst Castle in the 1930s with her diplomat and author husband, Harold Nicolson. Harold's architectural planning of the garden rooms, and the colourful, abundant planting in the gardens by Vita, reflect the romance and intimacy of her poems and writings.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden was the backdrop for a diverse history; from the astonishing time as a prison in the 1700s, to being a home to the women’s land army. It was also a family home to some fascinating people who lived here or came to stay. Don't miss the vast panoramic views from the top of the Tower, the working farm and the 450-acre wider estate.
GREAT DIXTER HOUSE & GARDENS (11.2 MILES)
Great Dixter was the family home of gardener and gardening writer Christopher Lloyd – it was the focus of his energy and enthusiasm and fuelled over 40 years of books and articles. Now under the stewardship of the Great Dixter Charitable Trust and Christopher’s friend and head gardener, Fergus Garrett, Great Dixter is an historic house, a garden, a centre of education, and a place of pilgrimage for horticulturists from across the world.
1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS ABBEY (11.6 MILES)
For a memorable family day out in Sussex explore Battle Abbey and Battlefield, the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. Discover more about the most famous date in English History while walking in the steps of King Harold and William the Conqueror.
