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1066 Battle Of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield
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Battle, East Sussex
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Stand where one of the most famous battles in England's history took place – the 1066 Battle of Hastings. Discover the fascinating story behind that historic date on the audio tour of the battlefield and abbey ruins. Take a relaxing break in the café, and then explore the interactive exhibition bringing alive the dramatic story of the Norman Conquest. One of England's most important historic sites, which you just have to come and discover.
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Bignor Roman Villa
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Pulborough, West Sussex
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Don’t miss this unique Sussex attraction. The stunning remains of a Roman home and farm with world-class mosaic floors in a spectacular Downland setting. Outside the Roman Villa explore the endless footpaths and stunning villages in the heart of the newly designated South Downs National Park. The site is still owned by the Tupper Family who rediscovered the villa in 1811. Enjoy refreshments in our museum tearoom and find that special gift in our shop. Guided tours available on request and school visits by prior arrangement. Free visitor parking. Visit our website for opening times, admission fees and forthcoming events.
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Charleston
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Firle, East sussex
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Visit Charleston, the heart of Bloomsbury in Sussex.Charleston, with its unique interiors and beautiful walled garden, was the home of artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant from 1916. Together they decorated the house over the decades they spent here, painting walls, doors and furniture and filling the rooms with their own paintings and works by artists they knew and admired, such as Picasso, Derain, Sickert and Renior. OPEN Monday to Sunday: 27th March – 27th October: Wed to Sat 1 – 6 (12 – 6 in July and August) Sun and BH Mon 1 – 6. Last Entry 5pm
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Farley Farm House and Gallery
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Muddles Green, Chiddingly, East Sussex
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Farley Farm House became home to Surrealists Lee Miller and Roland Penrose in 1949, and for the next thirty five years they built up a collection of contemporary art treasures, many of which were created by their friends and visitors including Pablo Picasso, Man Ray and Joan Miró. Guided Tours of this extraordinary house and art collection take place on Sundays between April and October each year. Sculpture Garden and Gallery. Tea and Coffee available. Free parking
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Fishbourne Roman Palace
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Fishbourne, Near Chichester
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Visitors can see the largest collection of in-situ Roman mosaic floors dating back to the 1st century AD and view the variety of Roman objects in the museum gallery. An audio-visual presentation uses computer generated images to help with the interpretation of the site. No visit is complete without a stroll in the gardens and a visit to the Collections Discovery Centre. Guided tours available every day. Shop and car and coach parking. Café offering a selection of snacks, teas, coffees and cakes.
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How We Lived Then Museum
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Eastbourne, East Sussex
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Visit this famous south-coast Museum and see over 100,000 exhibuts
collected over the last 50 years, on FOUR floors of old shops,
room-settings and displays.
The Museum is only five minutes from the seafront, main shops
and theatres; ten minutes from the station and main bus stops
and signposted all around town.
School, student and other groups welcome (reduced rates on
application). Worksheets are available upon request.
There is a fascinating Gift Shop at the entrance.
Guide dogs and other well-behaved dogs allowed.
There are some stairs so not all accessible to disabled visitors.
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Newhaven Fort
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Newhaven, East Sussex
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An award-winning attraction and fine English fortification, Newhaven Fort has the sights and sounds of the past, offering a unforgettable day out for the whole family.
Let your imagination run wild as you explore the vast tunnels, massive walls and cliff-top gun emplacements which are sure to fire any imagination. Visit the Blitz shelter simulation where you can experience how it would have felt being caught in a real air-raid.
Stroll along the ramparts and enjoy breathtaking views of the South Downs and Sussex Coast, whilst under 12’s discover the outdoor adventure playground.
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Pallant House Gallery
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Chichester, West Sussex
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A unique Gallery space holding one of the best
collections of Modern British Art in the country
Featuring a regularly-changing, internationally-important
exhibition and events programme,
a specialist bookshop and critically-acclaimed
onsite restaurant with landscaped courtyard garden,
Pallant House Gallery is a must-see for any art
enthusiast and a day out for all.
Open all year, Tues-Sun. Closed Mon (except BH).
Tel: 01243 774557
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Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum
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Eastbourne, East Sussex
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For over 200 years the Redoubt has stood ready to defend the Eastbourne coast. It formed part of a chain of fortifications built to deter Napoleon’s forces in the early 1800s, and it still stands as a unique monument to that time. Garrisoned by troops until the early 1900s and again during World War II the fortress is now a suitable and atmospheric home to three exciting military collections.
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Rye
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Rye
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Fascinating medieval market town, surrounded by world-class gardens, castles, vineyards and historic houses along with amazing walking, cycling, nature reserves and sandy beaches topped off with unique shopping, outstanding accommodation and restaurants plus much more.
Tourist information: Tel: 01797 226696. Email: sta@visitryebay.com
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Smugglers Adventure
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Hastings, East Sussex
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Journey deep into the heart of Hastings’ historic West Hill to discover the fascinating world of the Smugglers Adventure in St Clements Caves.
Join notorious smuggler ‘Hairy Jack’ as he leads you through acres of underground caverns, passages and tunnels on a voyage back through time to the heyday of smuggling.
Smugglers Adventure, St. Clements Caves, West Hill, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 3HY.
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South Downs Heritage Centre
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Hassocks, West Sussex
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Discover the vanished rural crafts of Sussex. The South Downs Heritage Centre displays a wide range of fascinating exhibits such as the
blacksmith and wheelwright. Vintage ploughs and other rural antiquities give an insight into days gone by. The heritage garden displays herbs, vegetables and flowers grown by rural households from Roman to Victorian times.
Explore the garden centre with almost everything you can imagine for your
garden and a gift shop full of unusual gifts and collectables. All areas are designed to be fully accessible for wheelchair users. Relax in the Olive tree Café overlooking the Heritage Garden.
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The Novium
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Chichester
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Discover intriguing stories from Chichester District connected with extraordinary artefacts in a contemporary, state-of-the-art museum. Built above the remains of the Roman bath house, The Novium offers three floors of interactive exhibitions, exciting events and award-winning learning programmes, tourism services and the shop@thenovium - Tower Street, Chichester PO19 1QH - 01243 775888
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The Observatory Science Centre
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Wartling Road Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East sussex
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Hands-on science and discovery among
the domes and telescopes of a world-
famous astronomical observatory.
Set amid beautiful Sussex countryside,
there’s plenty of picnic space, and ample
free parking. Café, Gift Shop, Telescope Tours,
Science Shows and Special Events throughout the year.
Groups, schools and birthday parties catered for.
Open daily from the 26th January to 1st December 2013.
Plus weekends of 12th / 13th, 19th / 20th January and 7th / 8th December.
10am – 5pm (Jan/Mar, Oct/Dec)
10am – 6pm (Apr – Sep). Last admission 2 hrs. before closing.
No dogs, except registered assistance dogs. Tel: 01323 832731
www.the-observatory.org
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Yesterdays World
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Battle, East Sussex
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Experience an amazing 125 years of British social history magically brought back to life. Discover 5 floors and over 150,000 nostalgic artefacts plus virtual and interactive exhibits. Journey through history with superbly recreated life size street scenes and shop displays, with evocative sounds and smells of the past.
New for 2013 the Royal Family Display showing Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and Prince Charles plus royal memorabilia and the Crown Jewels! Learn about Victorian life from Queen Victoria herself using our unique interactive display. Set in a charming 15th century Wealden hall house in the heart of the historic town of Battle. It really is the place where the past comes to life!
This award winning experience recaptures our amazing past with superb displays and fantastic memorabilia dating from the 18th century right up to the 1970s and is considered to be one of the best social history collections in the UK.
Our charming tea room, is reminiscent of the once famous J. Lyons & Co tea shops and corner houses of the 1920’s. Enjoy a delicious cream tea or a naughty but nice sweet treat served with tea, coffee or a cold drink. We can also offer light snacks. The terrace has fantastic views over the rolling
Sussex countryside where you can sit and chat whilst keeping an eye on the young ones having fun in our secure garden and play village.
Free entry into the Sweet and Gift Shop. Leisurely browse through a unique range of traditional and nostalgic toys, games, music and old fashioned sweets and confectionery. It’s the ideal place to buy unique gifts for your friends and family for birthdays, special days, anniversaries and a memento of your visit. There are gifts for all ages evoking memories of days gone by.
Open all year (except Xmas & Boxing Day) from 10am. Seasonal closing times apply. Please check website or call 01424 777226 for details.
It’s a great day out for all the family.
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