The East Sussex village of Robertsbridge may have fewer than 3000 residents, but boasts several claims to fame stretching from ancient history to relatively modern times. It is thought the village grew to serve the Cistercian monastery founded there in the late 12th century, one of its early abbots tasked by Parliament with ransoming Richard the Lionheart. The first abbot, Robert, possibly gave his name to the settlement, although it could be conjectured that Robert is a corruption of Rother, the river on which it stands. Cricketers may recognize the name without knowing why, the explanation being that the Nicolls of bat-makers Grey-Nicolls established a workshop there in 1876, and the company still operates in the village today. And scouts past and present could be aware that Baden-Powell formed the first cub pack there. Once famed for its cannon foundry, Robertsbridge is now a quiet place, though blessed with excellent communications: just off the A21; and on the railway line to London some 75 minutes or so away. The village is undeniably pretty, with no shortage of black and white timber-frame houses dating back to late medieval days, and for those after the rather more spectacular Bodiam Castle is a short distance east, though many visitors will be heading south to Hastings 10 miles’ drive from Robertsbridge, or Battle four miles nearer.
Attraction
Inn
Pub and Bar
Jack Fullers
New Eight Bells
Salehurst Halt
Seven Stars Inn
Taxi
Shops
Bramley Organic Farm
Scragoaks Farm Shop
Sedlescombe Vineyard
Food Fore Thought & Old Hall Rare Breeds
Places to Stay near Robertsbridge
White Dog Inn (3.28 miles)
Welcome to the White Dog - Ewhurst Green. This lovely country inn is situated in a small village location with fantastic views from the rear garden of Bodiam Castle. As ... More
Leeford Place Hotel (3.34 miles)
Leeford Place Hotel is situated in a beautiful eight acre country setting, the oldest part of the building dating from the fifteenth century and reputed to have once been a Royal Hunting Lodge. On arrival ... More | visit website
Brickwall Hotel (4.35 miles)
The Brickwall Hotel stands overlooking the village green in the pretty East Sussex village of Sedlescombe. Originally built in 1597 for the local ironmaster, the hotel combines a touch of Tudor times ... More
Kester House Bed & Breakfast (4.43 miles)
The Royal Oak (4.48 miles)
The Royal Oak is the first ArtHouse Hotel in England. It’s a concept created by Proprietor Janelle Tresidder to bring high quality original art into an English hotel. At the Royal ... More
George Hotel (4.78 miles)
The 300 year old George Hotel provides comfortable accommodation for visitors to the historic town of Battle. Visit the place where English history changed forever. Walk over the battlefield where William the Conqueror stood.
The George ... More | visit website
Dale Hill Hotel (5.05 miles)
Located in magnificent, historic 1066 English countryside with breathtaking view across the High Weald ridges and valleys you will be surprised and delighted to discover Dale Hill. Dale Hill was recently voted ... More
Powder Mills Hotel (5.54 miles)
The PowderMills is an 18th Century Country House Hotel with 40 en-suite bedrooms in 150 acres of outstanding natural beauty, adjoining the Battlefields of 1066 and Battle Abbey. Twenty years ago, the present owners ... More | visit website
Claverton Country House Luxury B&B (5.92 miles)
Claverton House is an Edwardian Country House property situated within secluded and landscaped gardens, located in a country lane position close to the A21offering exceptional accommodation and food. Licensed restaurant ... More
Claverton Country House (5.92 miles)
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