| The following is a selection
of buildings and gardens open to the public in reasonable
reach of Wadhurst; other suggestions welcome - just
fill in the form.
Distances shown are from the centre of Wadhurst; further
details [location plans, opening hours and entrance
fees] can be found by clicking on the links or by going
to one of the following sites:
National Trust
English Heritage
Hudson's Guide
Sussex Country - Wealden District Council site
National Gardens Scheme for private gardens open in the region
Index of Historic Parks and Gardens in East Sussex
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WADHURST CASTLE [click on this link - and then Search on the new site]
A modest early C19 park of 58ha, accompanying
a castellated villa, built on the outskirts of Wadhurst.
SPA VALLEY RAILWAY Tunbridge Wells [4 miles]
Trains run from the West Station [Sainsburys]
to Groombridge, calling at High Rocks, through picturesque
countryside. Full service details on the website; trains
are normally steam-hauled with a few diesel operated
- all by volunteers. Services start in March and
build up to peak levels in August, then falling to the
end of October; a special timetable operates in December.
BAYHAM ABBEY RUINS Lamberhurst [4 miles]
These riverside ruins are of a house of the White Canons,
founded c1208 and preserved in the 18th century, when
the surroundings were landscaped to provide a delightful
setting. Tel: 01892 890381 for opening times.
BEWL WATER [4 miles]
This reservoir is the largest area of open water in south east England.
Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the
heart of the High Weald, Bewl Water is host to a huge
variety of wildlife and is one of the region's most
popular attractions. The reservoir boasts many features
for visitors.
SCOTNEY CASTLE GARDEN Lamberhurst [4 miles]
One of England's most romantic
gardens, designed in the picturesque style around the
ruins of a 14th-century moated castle. There are rhododendrons
and azaleas in profusion, with wisteria and roses rambling
over the old ruins. Wonderful vistas and viewpoints
abound, and there are beautiful woodland and estate
walks.
PASHLEY
MANOR GARDENS Ticehurst [5 miles]
The Gardens offer a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping, imaginative
plantings and fine old trees, fountains, springs and large ponds. This
is a quintessentially English Garden of a very individual character with
exceptional views to the surrounding valleyed fields. Many eras of English
history are reflected here, typifying the tradition of the English Country
House and its garden
BATEMAN'S Burwash [6 miles]
The home of Rudyard Kipling from 1902-36, the interior of this
beautiful Jacobean house reflects the author's strong
associations with the East. There are many Oriental
rugs and artefacts, and most of the rooms -including
his book-lined study - are much as Kipling left them.
The delightful grounds run down to the small River Dudwell,
where there is a watermill, and contain roses, wild
flowers and herbs. Kipling's Rolls-Royce is also on
display
FINCHCOCKS Goudhurst [6 miles]
The fine early Georgian manor of Finchcocks is now a musical
centre of international repute. It was acquired in 1970
by Richard Burnett, leading exponent of the early piano,
and it now houses his magnificent collection of nearly
one hundred historical keyboard instruments.
SPRIVERS GARDEN Horsmonden [7 miles]
A small formal garden with walled and
hedged compartments, herbaceous borders and a rose garden.
WORKING HORSE TRUST Forge Wood Farm Eridge Kent [7 miles]
Open only occasionally - phone 01892 750
105 for details - the Trust demonstraters and promotes
the sympathetic use of Heavy Horses in countryside management
- to show how well Heavy Horses still fit in with modern-day
activities. As well as creating a productive farm, activities
include pond restoration, hedgerow & tree planting;
wildflower meadow creation; and woodland management
and habitat restoration.
GROOMBRIDGE PLACE Groombridge [8 miles]
A step through the door of the walled formal gardens
at Groombridge Place is a step back in time, back into
the seventeenth century, for much of what you see here
today has been lovingly preserved and maintained for
over three hundred years. Along these very paths wandered
generations of families who created these exquisite
gardens and left them for you to enjoy
BEDGEBURY NATIONAL PINETUM Goudhurst [9 miles]
Bedgebury Pinetum has the finest collection
of conifers in the world providing enjoyment to visitors
who come to appreciate the beauty and tranquillity of
this unique attraction, which nestles quietly among
lakes and valleys in the Kent countryside. Open 365
days a year, there is plenty to enjoy around the seasons.
A shop and information centre is open daily and refreshments
are also available
MERRIMENTS GARDENS Hurst Green [9 miles]
The garden at Merriments is approximately 4 acres (1.7 hectares) and occupies
a gentle southerly slope. This garden is made up of a series of borders
each of which reflects a different aspect of the garden, or is itself
themed for colour or texture. It is laid out in such a way that each themed
area blends into the next to create satisfying and harmonious whole
MARLE PLACE Brenchley [9 miles]
A peaceful, privately owned Wealden garden, ten acres of formal planting
and many more acres of woodland and orchard. Situated close to Scotney
and Sissinghurst Castles. It is a plantman and artists garden, featuring
a Victorian gazebo, Edwardian rockery and walled fragrant garden. A restored
19th century greenhouse with orchid collection, a mosaic terrace and ornamental
ponds. The 17th century house with a massive chimney is of architectural
interest, but not open.
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BODIAM CASTLE Bodiam [11 miles]
One of the most famous and evocative castles in Britain,
Bodiam was built in 1385, both as a defence and a comfortable
home. The exterior is virtually complete and the ramparts
rise dramatically above the moat below. Enough of the
interior survives to give an impression of castle life,
and there are spiral staircases and battlements to explore.
An audiovisual presentation and small museum provide
social and historical background
Kent & East Sussex Railway  [11 miles to Bodiam Stn]
Travel in Edwardian style by steam train through
Weald and Marsh. From the ancient market town of Tenterden
to the magical castle at Bodiam
WILDERNESS WOOD Hadlow Down [11 miles]
Wilderness Wood is 61 acres of beautiful and peaceful
woodland to explore, with trails, playground, picnic
places, exhibitions and refreshments; great fun for
children, and eye-opening for grown-ups. It's a friendly
and informal place, and there's something to enjoy at
all seasons, from bluebell time to the Christmas tree
harvest. You can buy garden products made from harvested
wood and Sussex garden furniture direct from the workshop.
Open all year round from 10:00 to dusk.
PENSHURST PLACE Penshurst [12 miles]
Set in the rural Weald of Kent surrounded by picturesque
countryside and ancient parkland, Penshurst Place and
Gardens has changed little over the centuries. This
mediaeval masterpiece has been the home to the Sidney
family since 1552 and is an important part of the nation's
heritage.
SISSINGHURST CASTLE GARDEN Sissinghurst [13 miles]
One of the world's most celebrated
gardens, the creation of Vita Sackville-West and her
husband Sir Harold Nicolson. Developed around the surviving
parts of an Elizabethan mansion with a central red-brick
prospect tower, a series of small, enclosed compartments,
intimate in scale and romantic in atmosphere, provide
outstanding design and colour through the season. The
study, where Vita worked, and Long Library are also
open to visitors.
HAMMERWOOD PARK East Grinstead [16 miles]
Hammerwood built in 1792 as an Apollo's hunting lodge
by Benjamin Latrobe, architect of The Capitol and The
White House. Hammerwood represents a landmark in both
English Greek Revival and American architecture. Owned
by Led Zeppelin in the 1970s and rescued from dereliction
in 1982
HEVER CASTLE Hever [16 miles]
What the visitor sees today in the Castle and in the
surrounding gardens and grounds is the result of the
wealth and imagination of William Waldorf Astor, who
bought Hever Castle in 1903. It was he who restored
the Castle, built the Tudor Village which lies behind
it and created the magnificent Gardens and lake. The
Gardens as we see them today were laid out in their
entirety between 1904 and 1908. Although the work was
completed by 1908, it is only now that the Gardens have
reached their full maturity. The Gardens at Hever Castle
are a delight at any season of the year
GREAT DIXTER HOUSE & GARDENS [17 miles]
The Manor of Dixter is first noted in
1220 and structural additions were made again in 1464.
In 1910 the English architect Edwin Lutyens restored
Great Dixter and designed the gardens. Today, the gardens
are cultivated by author and lecturer Christopher Lloyd.
The garden is composed of a series of small gardens
including a fine topiary garden, rose garden, kitchen
garden - an attractive mingling of vegetables and flowers
- a large orchard with many pockets of wild flowers
and a magnificent herbaceous border in summer, truly
a joy for any gardener to visit.
OLD SOAR MANOR Plaxtol, Borough Green [17 miles]
The solar block of a late 13th-century knight's dwelling.
IGHTHAM MOTE Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks [18 miles]
A superb moated manor house, nestling
in a sunken valley and dating from 1340 onwards. A comprehensive
ongoing programme of repair was begun in 1988. The main
features of the house span many centuries and include
the Great Hall, old chapel and crypt, Tudor chapel with
painted ceiling, drawing room with Jacobean fireplace,
frieze and 18th-century wallpaper, and the Robinson
Library. There is an extensive garden and interesting
walks in the surrounding woodland.
KNOLE Sevenoaks [18 miles]
One of the great treasure houses of England, set in
a magnificent deer park. The original 15th-century house
was enlarged and embellished in 1603 by the 1st Earl
of Dorset, one of Queen Elizabeth's favourites', and
has remained unaltered ever since - a rare survival.
The thirteen state rooms open to the public contain
magnificent collections: 17th-century royal Stuart furniture,
including three state beds, silver furniture and the
prototype of the famous Knole Settee, outstanding tapestries
and textiles, and important portraits by Van Dyck, Gainsborough,
Lely, Kneller and Reynolds.
EMMETTS GARDEN Ide Hill, Sevenoaks [19 miles]
Influenced by William Robinson,
this charming and informal garden - with the highest
treetop in Kent - was laid out in the late 19th century,
with many exotic and rare trees and shrubs from across
the world. There are glorious shows of daffodils a nd
bluebells, azaleas, rhododendrons, acers and cornus
in autumn and also a rose garden and rock garden.
HAXTED WATERMILL MUSEUM AND RESTAURANT nr Edenbridge [19 miles]
A unique combination of a working watermill
with dynamic museum of functional mill machinery with
emphasis on the history, developement and multiple uses
of water power. MILL OPENING HOURS Easter to October
31st Including Bank Holiday Mondays Closed Mondays 1O:00
to 17:00
Kent & East Sussex Railway  [19 miles to Tenterden Stn]
Travel in Edwardian style by steam train through
Weald and Marsh. From the ancient market town of Tenterden
to the magical castle at Bodiam ;
also
Col Stephen's Railway Museum in Tenterden.
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CHARTWELL Westerham [20 miles]
The home of Sir Winston Churchill from 1924 until the
end of his life. A delightful home, with stunning views
over the Weald, which became the place from which Sir
Winston drew inspiration. The rooms and gardens remain
much as he left them, with pictures, maps and personal
mementoes strongly evoking the career and wide-ranging
interests of this great statesman. The beautiful terraced
gardens contain the lakes he dug, the water garden where
Sir Winston fed his fish, and his garden studio in which
many of his paintings can be seen.
SMALLHYTHE PLACE Smallhythe, Tenterden [20 miles]
An early 16th-century half-timbered
house, home of the Victorian actress Ellen Terry from
1899 to 1928, and containing many personal and theatrical
mementoes. The charming cottage grounds include her
rose garden and the Barn Theatre, which is open most
days by courtesy of the Barn Theatre Society.
QUEBEC HOUSE Westerham [21 miles]
General Wolfe spent his early years in
this gabled, red-brick 17th-century house. The low-ceilinged,
panelled rooms contain memorabilia relating to his family
and career and the Tudor stable block houses an exhibition
about the Battle of Quebec (1759).
SAINT HILL MANOR East Grinstead [21 miles]
A late Georgian house (1792) with a Victorian garden - loggia, terrace,
rose garden, lawn, a lake and woods. Its history is summarised here
HASTINGS [21 miles]
This south-east coastal
town, population 84,000, boasts over a thousand years
of this history. The town offers plenty for the visitor
- shops, restaurants, historic buildings - particularly
in the Old Town, a ruined castle, pier and - of course
- the sea.
GLYNDEBOURNE [22 miles]
Glyndebourneis one of the most famous
opera houses in the world.
Set in the glorious English countryside it is the perfect
setting for some of the most moving and passionate pieces
of classical music. The usual festival itinerary includes
arriving a couple of hours early, setting up a picnic
rug or table and enjoying the delights of the grounds
before the performance starts. It gives you the opportunity
to chat to like-minded music lovers, inspect the programme
or even visit the shop.During the Festival season, evening
dress (black tie/long or short dress) is customary.
If you wish to change, there are facilities available
in the Plashett Building at the foot of the car park.
For further information : 01273 815 000 or E-mail
LEEDS CASTLE Leeds [22 miles]
Shrouded in mist, mystery and legend, Leeds Castle rises from
its own lake amidst one of England's most picturesque
counties; the survivor of 1000 years emerges into the
21st century pre-eminent among the great buildings of
the British Isles.
MICHELHAM PRIORY [22 miles]
Boasting England's longest
medieval water-filled moat, Michelham Priory's "Island
of History" reflects its nearly 800 year existence.
The house dates back to 1229 when the Priory was founded
and was lived in by Augustinian canons until the Dissolution
in 1537. After this time, the Church of the Holy Trinity
was destroyed and the house underwent various transformations
including the addition of an extensive Tudor wing. The
range of furniture and artefacts on display trace the
property's religious origins through its life as a working
farm and its development as a country house. Exhibits
include tapestries, furniture (including some made in
the 1920's/1930's specifically for the then owner),
kitchen equipment and a fully furnished 18th Century
child's bedroom.
RYE [22 miles]
The ancient Cinque
Port Town of Rye sits on a sandstone hill commanding
breathtaking views of Romney Marsh and the sea, guarding
the coast from foreign invasion for centuries. Originally
granted to the Abbey of Fecamp in Normandy in 1027,
Rye was finally reclaimed by Henry III in 1247 in exchange
for other lands. Incorporated into the confederacy of
the Cinque Ports in 1289 and once a sea port, the town
played a vital role in both the defence against invaders
and as a trading centre. Its cobbled streets and medieval
houses once echoed to the sounds of smugglers and revenue
men and fine trading vessels were to be found unloading
at the warehouses on the quay.
LAMB HOUSE, West Street, Rye [22 miles]
A delightful brick-fronted house, dating
from the early 18th century and typical of the attractive
town of Rye. This was the home of writer Henry James
from 1898 to 1916, and later of author E. F. Benson.
Some of James's personal possessions can be seen, and
there is a charming walled garden
STANDEN East Grinstead [22 miles]
A family house of the 1890s, designed by
Philip Webb, friend of William Morris, and a showpiece
of the Arts & Crafts Movement. It is decorated throughout
with Morris carpets, fabrics and wallpapers, complemented
by contemporary paintings, tapestries and furniture.
The house retains many of its original electrical fittings.
The beautiful hillside garden gives fine views over
the Sussex countryside and there are delightful woodland
walks
BLUEBELL RAILWAY - Sheffield Park [23 miles]
The Bluebell Line was the UK's first
preserved standard gauge passenger railway, re-opening
part of the Lewes to East Grinstead line of the old
London Brighton & South Coast Railway in 1960. Since
then it has developed into one of the largest tourist
attractions in Sussex, yet it still remains true to
its objectives of the preservation for posterity of
a country branch line, its steam locomotives, coaches
and goods stock, signalling systems, stations and operating
practices
GLYNDE PLACE [23 miles]
A magnificent Elizabethan
manor house set in the heart of the South Downs. Glynde
Place was built in 1589 from local flint and stone from
Normandy and extensively added to in the 18thC. There
is a collection of Old Masters, family portraits, furniture,
embroidery and silver all belonging to the family who
has lived there for over 400 years
SHEFFIELD PARK GARDEN, Sheffield Park [24 miles]
A magnificent landscape garden, laid
out in the 18th century by 'Capability' Brown and further
developed in the early years of this century by its
owner, Arthur G. Soames. The centrepiece is the original
four lakes, linked by cascades and waterfalls. There
are dramatic shows of daffodils and bluebells in spring,
and the rhododendrons, azaleas and stream garden are
spectacular in early summer. Autumn brings stunning
colours from the many rare trees and shrubs
ANNE OF CLEVES HOUSE Lewes [25 miles]
A 16th century timber-framed Wealden hall-house that formed part of
Anne's divorce settlement from Henry VIII in 1541. The
house contains wide-ranging collections of Sussex interest,
including Sussex pottery, and the bedroom and kitchen
are furnished to reflect an earlier period. Other displays
feature Lewes from the 16th century to the present day
and the Wealden ironwork gallery has artefacts from
firebacks and cannon to boot-scrapers and chimney backs,
illustrating this influential Sussex industry.
LEWES CASTLE [25 miles]
From its high towers visitors can see both the town and the distant views of downs,
river and forest. The best way to appreciate this view
is to visit Barbican House Museum first and watch 'The
Story of Lewes Town', a sound and light show based on
a scale model of the town. The castle was begun soon
after 1066 by William de Warenne as his stronghold in
Sussex but not completed until 300 years later with
the building of the magnificent Barbican.
THE PRIEST HOUSE West Hoathly [26 miles]
Standing in the beautiful surroundings of a traditional cottage
garden on the edge of Ashdown Forest, the Priest House
is an early 15th century timber-framed hall-house with
a dramatic roof of Horsham stone. It was probably built
for the Priory of St Pancras in Lewes and in Elizabethan
times was modernised into a substantial Yeomen's dwelling.
It is now a museum containing a fascinating array of
domestic country furniture, kitchen equipment, needlework
and household items. Outside there is a formal herb
garden containing over 150 culinary, medicinal and folklore
herbs.
ALFRISTON CLERGY HOUSE The Tye Alfriston [28 miles]
Bought in 1896 for the princely sum of
£10, this was the first building to be acquired by the
Trust. A 14th-century timber-framed and thatched hall
house, it is little altered and characteristic of the
Wealden vernacular style. The interior contains a fine
medieval hall and exhibition and there is a charming
cottage garden, with many typical countryside flowers,
once common but rarely seen today
BORDE HILL GARDENS Cuckfield [28 miles]
Borde Hill is a garden of contrasts that
captures the imagination and delights the senses. It
is set in 200 acres of a traditional country estate
in the area of outstanding natural beauty lying between
the town of Haywards Heath and the village of Cuckfield
in mid Sussex.
FIRLE PLACE Firle [29 miles]
Firle Place is a large Tudor house behind facades remodelled in the 18th century.
The principal rooms are grouped around a square outer
courtyard. At the back is the Hall and behind this is
a smaller, inner courtyard with the family rooms and
kitchens set around it. The Hall is still the home of
the Gage family and its great treasure, Sir Anthony
Van Dyck's group portrait of Count John of Nassau-Siegen
and his Family. The south side overlooks wooded slopes
that rise to Firle Beacon. The parkland surrounding
Firle Place is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty at the foot of the South Downs.
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CHARLESTON Lewes [30 miles]
Charleston was the home and country meeting place for the writers,
painters and intellectuals known as the Bloomsbury Group.
The interior was painted by the artists Duncan Grant
and Vanessa Bell, and together with their collection
of post-impressionist art, forms a unique example of
their decorative style. The house is open to visitors
and hosts the annual Charleston Festival.
MONK'S HOUSE, Rodmell, Lewes [30 miles]
A small weather-boarded house, the home
of Leonard and Virginia Woolf until Leonard's death
in 1969. The rooms reflect the life and times of the
literary circle in which they moved.
NEWHAVEN FORT Newhaven [33 miles]
Newhaven Fort was built in the 1860's to deter invaders. Today it offers a warm
welcome to anyone looking for a totally different and
fascinating day out. The massive walls, ramparts and
guns and many other original features all fire the imagination
with other exciting glimpses into England's dramatic
wartime past. To really get to grips with the times,
sights, sounds and even smells of the period you'll
find a host of displays, exciting 'real-life' sets and
audio-visual presentations.
NYMANS GARDEN Haywards Heath [33 miles]
One of the great gardens of the Sussex Weald, with rare
and beautiful plants, shrubs and trees from all round
the world. Walled garden, hidden sunken garden, pinetum
and laurel walk. Library, drawing room and forecourt
garden also open.
HALL PLACE Bourne Road, Bexley [33 miles]
A fine Grade 1 Listed country house built in 1540 for Sir John Champneis,
a Lord Mayor of London, and extended in the 17th century. The house is
set in beautiful formal gardens on the banks of the River Cray. Now owned
by Bexley Council, some of its rooms are open to the public. A magnificent
Great Hall contains an 18th century chamber organ built by George England.
Hall Place houses Bexley Museum, galleries that offer a changing programme
of exhibitions throughout the year. The house is also the venue for concerts,
lectures and private functions. Open daily in summer and Monday - Saturday
in winter.
AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM Brook Kent nr Ashford [35 miles]
A perfect example of a 14th century
timber framed barn, housing an extensive collection
of agricultural machinery, tools and equipment. The
adjacent oast house, built in 1815, is possibly unique
in having four fireplaces; upstairs there is a large
display of items used in the past. Open 14:00 - 17:00
Wednesday & Saturday May to September. Nearby is Brook
Church - also well worth a visit with its medieval wall
paintings and cool white interior.
LEONARDSLEE GARDENS Horsham [36 miles]
The many miles of walks provide never ending delights
and a changing landscape throughout the seasons. There
are plenty of quiet spots where you can sit and enjoy
one of England's greenest and most pleasant landscapes.
The walks extend round the peaceful lakes and waterfalls
where wildlife thrives.
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RED HOUSE Bexleyheath [40 miles]
Commissioned by William Morris in 1859 and designed by Philip Webb,
Red House is of enormous international significance
in the history of domestic architecture and garden design.
The unique building is constructed of warm red brick,
under a steep red-tiled roof, with an emphasis on natural
materials and a strong Gothic influence. The garden
was designed to "clothe" the house with a series of
sub-divided areas which still clearly exist today. Inside,
the house retains many of the original features and
fixed items of furniture designed by Morris and Webb,
as well as wall paintings and stained glass by Rossetti
and Burne-Jones. Pre-booked guided tours only
POLESDEN LACEY Great Bookham, nr Dorking [40 miles]
In an exceptional setting on the North
Downs, this originally Regency house was extensively
remodelled in 19069 by the Hon. Mrs Ronald Greville,
a well-known Edwardian hostess. Her collection of fine
paintings, furniture, porcelain and silver are displayed
in the reception rooms and galleries, as they were at
the time of her celebrated house parties. There are
extensive grounds, a walled rose garden, lawns and landscape
walks. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen
Mother spent part of their honeymoon here in 1923.
MARLIPINS MUSEUM Shoreham [42 miles]
Housed in one of the oldest and most attractive lay buildings
in Sussex. Its distinctive chequer board facade is well
loved by artists and shows that cross Channel links
are nothing new, as it blends Sussex flint with Norman
Caen stone. Inside, museum displays show the history
of the area, from prehistoric burials to the dashing
early aviators of Shoreham Airport. The old clock from
St Mary's ticks away beside displays of Sussex pottery
and wartime papers, or records of Charles II's escape
from Shoreham to France after his defeat in 1651.
HAWKINGE BATTLE OF BRITAIN MUSEUM nr Folkestone [46 miles]
Spitfires, Hurricanes, Messerschmidts, uniforms,
flying kit displayed in the original operations block,
armoury and hangars. Over 600 display cases telling
the stories of airmen from both sides. Tues - Sun 10:00
- 17:00 Easter - September. Phone 01303 893 140.
WEALD & DOWNLAND OPEN AIR MUSEUM Singleton [58 miles]
Set in 50 acres of beautiful
Sussex countryside is a fascinating collection of over
40 historic buildings dating from the 15th century,
many with period gardens, together with farm animals,
woodland walks and a picturesque lake. Rescued from
destruction, the buildings have been carefully dismantled,
conserved and rebuilt to their original form and bring
to life the homes, farmsteads and rural industries of
the last 500 years.
MINSTER MUSEUM - Craft & Animal Centre [60 miles]
A splendid day out for all the family -
in the Old Tithe Barn a fine collection of agricultural
machinery and domestic equipment: a varied animal and
bird collection - farm animals and exotics: birds of
prey - you can often see them fly. Extensive picnic
grounds. Open April - September - visit the website
or phone 01843 822 312 for full details. Combine your
visit with a walk round Minster - Church and Abbey are
both worth seeing.
FISHBOURNE ROMAN PALACE [66 miles]
A military supply base established at the time of the Roman Invasion of Britain
in AD43, the Roman Palace is one of the most important
British archaeological discoveries of the last century.
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