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Bodiam Castle
Bodiam, Robertsbridge E.Sussex TN32 5UA Tel: 01580 830436
Description:
Extremely picturesque storybook castle with perfect
battlements and a very large moat. Discover all the nooks and
crannies of a 14c castle and gain wonderful views from the turrets.
Has shop and tearoom
Location:
Bodiam is on the Kent border of Sussex approx midway
between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings. It is 2 miles east of Hurst
Green off A21. Car park £1
Opening Times:
14 Feb- 1 Nob 10-6 (or dusk) 3 Nov-3 Jan Tue-Sun 10-4
Disabled Access
Ground floor only
Admission Prices:
Adults £3.80 Children £1.65 NT
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Bedgebury
National Pinetum
TN17 2SL Tel: 01580 211044
Description:
This is the national collection of conifers
Location:
From Tunbridge Wells follow A21 for about 8 miles until
the B2079
Opening Times:
winter 10-5 (or dusk) summer 10-6.30
Disabled Access
Not recommended for wheelchairs. No facilities
Admission Prices:
Adults £2.50 Children £1.20 (possible rise
during 98)
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Sheffield Park
Garden
TN22 3QY Uckfield Tel: 01825 790231
Description:
This magnificent and extensive garden for all seasons with
four lakes linked by cascades of waterfalls was laid out by
Capability Brown.
Location:
Midway between East Grinstead and Lewes. 5m north west of
Uckfield of the A275. Free car park. Rail: .5 mile from Sheffield
Park (Bluebell Line).
Opening Times:
Ar-15 Nov daily 11-6 or dusk if earlier. 18 Nov-20 Dec
daily, except Mon & Tues 11-4
Disabled Access
Most parts of garden accessible
Admission Prices:
Adults £4.20 Children £2.10 NT
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Bluebell
Railway Museum
TN22 3QL Tel: 01825 723777
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Description:
For steam rail enthusiasts this 9 mile railway runs
through beautiful countryside laden with bluebells in the spring.
Call for special events. At the main station is a museum.
Location:
Main station Sheffield Park. Midway between East Grinstead
and Lewes. 4.5m E of Haywards Heath, off A275
Opening Times:
Weekends in Jan & Feb. May -Sep full service
Admission Prices:
SEE
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Standen
East Grinstead RH19 4NE Tel: 01342 323029
Description:
This was a showpiece of the 19c arts and crafts movement
and the house is decorated throughout with William Morris carpets,
fabrics and wallpapers.
Location:
2miles south of East Grinstead, signposted from B2110.
Rail: East Grinstead 2 miles.
Opening Times:
Apr- Oct Wed-Sun and BH Mons 1.30-4.30 and end of Mar at
weekends
Disabled Access:
Ground floor of house, art of garden, restaurant and shop.
Admission Prices:
Around £5 (unconfirmed for this year) NT
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