1066 Country East Sussex
What’s On
The 2020 Hastings International Piano Festival
This internationally renowned competition for young concert pianists gets underway in late February 2020. The festival is a ‘multi-genre celebration of the piano involving pop, classical, jazz and contemporary musicians with a programme of headline performances.
Pevensey Courthouse Museum
Pevensey Courthouse Museum is an intriguing destination in the heart of 1066 country. From Tudor times until 1886 the building served as a courthouse with prison cells and an exercise yard. The building then served as the town hall. The prison cells were...
Great Dixter House and Gardens
Despite appearances Great Dixter is actually three houses. A mid-15th century house, an early 16th century house transported here in 1910 from Benenden Kent and a third combining the two completed in 1912 and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Christopher...
The 1066 Story and Hastings Castle
Along with Pevensey and Dover, Hastings Castle was amongst the first motte-and-bailey castles built by William of Normandy in the immediate period following his invasion in 1066. It was originally a timber structure that he carried across the English channel aboard...
1066 Battle Abbey
Our self catering accommodation is just 15 minutes from Battle Abbey where you can visit the 1066 exhibition and tour the battlefield. 1066 has a strong claim to being the most famous date in these island's storied history. The invading Norman army under the...
Hastings Contemporary
Opened in 2012 Hastings Contemporary, was formerly was known as the Jerwood Gallery. It features modern and contemporary art of many different types but with a focus on painting. The gallery has a strong reputation and runs regular exhibitions. You can...
Bexhill Festival of the Sea
Delicous locally sourced food with seafood cooking demonstrations. Lots of live music and entertainment including a ticketed concert by Fairport Convention’s Chris Leslie on the Saturday evening. A Guinness World Record attempt - the largest gathering of mermaids....
Antiques Roadshow at Battle Abbey
Fiona Bruce and the Antiques Roadshow team will be filming at Battle Abbey, Battle near Hastings on Tuesday 9 July. The team consists of leading authorities on arts and antiques and offer free valuations of your family heirlooms and car boot sale treasures. Entry is...
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra perform Elgar's Cello Concerto at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill on Sea this Thursday. Their visit is part of the Bexhill Festival of Music for 2019. The evening's program: Sibelius - Finlandia Elgar Cello - Concerto Tchaikovsky -...
Sussex Street Food Festival. Hastings Old Town
The Sussex Street Food Festival will take place on The Stade in Hastings, East Sussex with a mouth watering array of delicious food and refreshing drinks this Bank Holiday weekend. The festival will open to visitors from 12 noon until 10pm on Saturday, Sunday and Bank...
Food and Drink
Spend your break discovering the great restaurants, pubs, cafes and food festivals that 1066 Country has to offer. There is an impressive array of delicious locally grown ingredients on the menus of Battle, Bexhill, Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea eateries. From an indulgent twist on the traditional afternoon tea to bustling food festivals that are held annually and last all weekend.
Bars & Pubs
The many Bars and Pubs of Battle, Bexhill, Hastings, St Leonards and Rye boast a diverse range of national and locally crafted ales together with international lagers. You’ll have your pick of cosy traditional public houses set alongside beautiful countryside walks and hip bars in the heart of Hastings Old Town or bohemian St Leonards.
Arts & Culture
A strong varied visual, sound and performing arts scene flourishes across 1066 country. Festivals, exhibitions and events with contributions from renowned local, national and international creatives occur throughout the year in wonderful venues, galleries and outdoor settings. Stay informed as there will be something interesting for everyone happening somewhere.
Shows & Entertainment
You might expect to travel to London and Brighton to see some of the international and up and coming artists that are a staple of De La Warr Pavilion programme in Bexhill-on-Sea. But there are equally eye-catching entertainers at St Mary in the Castle, the Opus Theatre and the White Rock in Hastings. And with a fantastic home-grown music scence there are many many more smaller music venues that will vie to become your own personal favourite.
Outdoor & Adventure
Naturally our coastline offers the watersports enthusiast a ready oppurtunity leave the stresses of the day job behind. Conditions are pretty close to ideal for sailing, SUP, windsurfing and kitesurfing. Following a windy spell you can even catch some pretty reasonable waves on your surfboard. Factor in some excellent walking, horse riding and cycling trails, golf courses and birdwatching locations too.
Day Trips
Park Farm Country Cottages are ideally located base from which to discover or re-visit your favourite towns, castles, houses and gardens that each tell the tale of our spectacular history. Battle and the 1066 story, Bexhill-on-Sea with its Edwardian grace, vibrant Hastings and and St Leonards are all within an ambitious hike. Eastbourne, Rye and Camber are all a comfortable drive away.