Elegant Eastbourne & the South Downs

HASTINGS & RYE

(FULL DAY): Soak up Hasting's immense history in the preserved Old Town which lies in a valley between the East and West Hills, each with their own funicular railway (not included). Take the East Hill up to Hastings Country Park or the West Hill Lift to the ruins of Hastings Castle. We also visit Rye, home to a myriad of art, curiosities and cosy pubs, as well as modern boutique hotels and contemporary restaurants serving the best Sussex has to offer, from land and sea.

EASTBOURNE

(FULL DAY): Located on the seafront overlooking the famous flower decked promenade bandstand and beautiful Victorian pier, our hotel is situated perfectly to help you get the most out of your free day. The Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum and the Winter Gardens are a leisurely walk away or perhaps you would prefer to take a ride on Eastbourne's Miniature Steam Railway.

BEACHY HEAD,

ALFRISTON & LEWES (OPTIONAL FULL DAY): We travel via Beachy Head, famous for its spectacular white cliffs and dramatic coastline created by the Seven Sisters landmark. After a photo opportunity we head to Alfriston & Lewes. Alfriston is a must-visit village said to be one of the most visited destinations in the country. The beautiful country town of Lewes. Although surrounded by chalk cliffs, the townscape of medieval streets and tiny 'twittens' is dominated by the remains of a Normal castle and is also home to the handsome townhouse of Anne of Cleves (fourth wife of King Henry VII).