Smallest town in England, an unspoilt quiet and relaxing resort, positioned on a hill with views over Winchelsea beach. With three Medieval entries into the town, once a thriving centre of trade and scenes of bloody battles. Now luckily the battles have ended, and the surrounding landscape of green valleys, wooded hills and meandering river are a lot quieter. St Thomas The Martyr church has battle scars and shows evidence of past conflicts in the 15th Century when attacked by French raiders. With many local treasures to be discovered such as the museum which is in one of the oldest buildings, the lower floor was once a gaol, and upstairs the Museum exhibits maps, models and artefacts. With a 15th Century tea room and the famous 1066 walk that runs right through the centre, to the pretty River Brede that flows past the north end of the town. If the call of the sea beckons you, then Winchelsea beach whether swimming or windsurfing is ready and waiting. Close by is Rye Village with it’s delightful harbour, Camber Castle, which was originally known as Winchelsea Castle and built by Henry V111. This historical wonder is waiting to be rediscovered.
Attraction
Court Hall Museum
Winchelsea Beach
Church
Doctor
Dr Ferguson & Partners
Dr Majeed & Partner
Inn
Pub and Bar
Bridge Inn
Pub 31
Queens Head
Ship Inn
School
St Thomas C of E Primary School
Shops
Places to Stay near Winchelsea
New Inn (0.16 miles)
This former 18th century coaching house is situated in the heart of the historic town of Winchelsea, on the edge of the Sussex Downs.
Dating from 1778, the inn still retains many ... More
The Lodge at Winchelsea (0.59 miles)
Having recently undergone a complete transformation The Lodge at Winchelsea now offers the ideal venue for all occasions. All of our 28 rooms have been newly ... More | visit website
The Old Vicarage (1.52 miles)
The Old Vicarage is a charming Georgian house in the heart of 1066 country close to the historic Cinque Ports of Rye 5m Winchelsea 2m and Hastings Old Town 6m and some fantastic beaches at Camber Sands ... More | visit website
Manor Farm Oast (1.70 miles)
River Haven Hotel (1.91 miles)
The Old Borough Arms (1.99 miles)
The Ship Inn (1.99 miles)
In the centre of the small, charming town of Rye, the Ship is a modern take on the traditional English inn - a cosy pub, rich in original character, with simple, ... More
Hope Anchor (2.04 miles)
This mid-18th century former inn offers a unique range of accommodation, arresting views and a strong sense of history. Built around 1750 for local sailors and ship builders, the building is thought ... More
Mermaid Inn (2.07 miles)
From a picturesque cobbled street, step back in time to experience the unique atmosphere of one of England's oldest and loveliest inns. (The Mermaid's doors had been open 150 years when Queen Elizabeth I visited ... More | visit website
Cinque Ports Inn (2.14 miles)
The Cinque Ports Inn is a traditional and friendly English pub, where you can enjoy the best of Shepherd Neame's real ale along with good lagers and ciders, in a clean and comfortable setting. Our cental ... More
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