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Bateman’s © National Trust Images James Dobson www.nationaltrust.org.uk The Rye Place at the Right Time Sussex is a county rich in history, scenery and culture and our tour features visits to famous gardens, a 17th century Jacobean house and an award-winning vineyard. We also enjoy free time to explore three fabulous East Sussex towns – Hastings, Eastbourne and Rye. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Hastings & Pashley Manor Gardens This morning, we travel along the coast to the traditional seaside town of Hastings, stretching from the fishing fleet in the east to the pier and the beautiful Grosvenor Gardens. We enjoy free time here and time for lunch before travelling to visit the award- winning Pashley Manor Gardens for a guided tour , where we see romantic English landscaping at its finest. Late April/early May welcomes the spectacular Tulip Festival and a carpet of over 40,000 tulips, whilst mid-June sees the roses at their glorious best (please note that prices will increase during the festivals). Day 3 Bateman’s & Eastbourne This morning, we visit Bateman’s , the impressive 17th century house which was Rudyard Kipling’s home from 1902 until his death in 1936. Kipling and his wife instantly fell in love with the house, its wooded landscape and the sanctuary it afforded them. Our introductory talk explains more about the house and the Kipling connection. After our visit, we head back to Eastbourne where we have time for lunch. We spend the afternoon at leisure here, perhaps enjoying a stroll along the promenade and the 19th century pier or visiting the Towner Art Gallery featuring some modern British works. Day 4 Rye & Carr Taylor Vineyard This morning, we travel to the historic port town of Rye where we find a mix of medieval half-timbered houses and cobbled lanes. Browse the art galleries and collectable shops or walk up to St Mary’s Church with its Norman tower, and look back down on this pretty little town. We have free time here for lunch. In the afternoon, we enjoy a private 90 minute guided tour and tasting at the award-winning Carr Taylor Vineyard. Known for both still and sparkling varieties, Carr Taylor has been producing wines since 1971. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
Bluebell Railway Credit Peter Edwards Sussex Steam, Seaside Charms & Tea Based in elegant Eastbourne, this appealing new tour takes us deep into beautiful Sussex before casting the spotlight on its charming seaside towns. We ride the heritage Bluebell Railway steam train, discover the historic retreats and gardens of Standen House and Michelham Priory, and enjoy time free in Eastbourne and bohemian Hastings before taking tea and learning the etiquette that surrounds it at the brilliant British Tea Museum. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Bluebell Railway & Standen House & Garden This morning, we enjoy a journey on the Bluebell Railway heritage steam train from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead , riding a nostalgic train carriage as it chugs 11 miles through picturesque Sussex countryside. Next, we enjoy a visit to Standen House & Garden , considered one of the country’s finest examples of Arts & Craft workmanship. We admire the rich Morris & Co. interiors of this late-19th century house and stroll around its hillside garden, which boasts acclaimed plant collections and far-reaching Today we visit Michelham Priory and Gardens , a picture-perfect, moated Tudor house founded by Augustinian canons in 1229. After crossing the moat via the medieval gatehouse, we see the house and its gardens, which include a great barn, watermill, and forge. This afternoon brings free time in Eastbourne, giving us the chance to discover this genteel resort as we wish. We can stroll the flower-lined promenade, delve into the pier, shops and cafés, and perhaps catch an open-top sightseeing bus to the white cliffs of nearby Beachy Head. Day 4 Hastings & The British Tea Museum We begin today in Hastings where we have time at leisure to experience this historic seaside resort. One of the medieval Cinque Ports, its highlights include the quaint old town, funicular railways, and a fishing beach studded with tall black net huts and fishing boats. In the afternoon, we visit The British Tea Museum in the town, which celebrates the time-honoured rituals of the British teatime. We enjoy a workshop on the social history of tea and taste two fine teas accompanied by a scone topped with cream & jam. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home. views over the wooded Sussex countryside. Day 3 Michelham Priory & Eastbourne
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