Local Attractions and Places to visit near to Brakes Coppice Park

Local Attractions & Events

In and around the 1066 Country, there are many Tourist Attractions and a great number of events throughout the year. All are accessible by car while others are only a short train journey away (trains to Hastings are 11 minutes and to Battle 4 minutes from Crowhurst). There are also two local pubs that serve food one mile from the campsite. There are also several beaches only a few miles away including Hastings, Bexhill and Camber sands.
Our Facebook page is set up with UP-TO-DATE information about local events which is worth a look before you arrive.
Here are just a few of the local attractions and other ideas with links to their websites. Our Tourist Info point is jammed with these and other places to visit.

Local walks

Within Crowhurst, there are many different countryside walks.
10 minutes walk from the campsite is a stunning RSPB reserve but also the ‘Crowhurst Walk’. Come and speak to the Wardens in reception about the other long and short walks in the area.

Fore Wood RSPB Reserve
Crowhurst Walk map

Local History

The area is steeped in history with many places to visit, information about the 1066 history of Crowhurst is shown in the on-site Tourist information point:

1066 Battle (8 minutes by car, 15 minutes walk & train, 50 minutes walk)
Battle Abbey—wonderful to visit for its scenery and guided talks around the battlefield and abbey. Many events are run at this English Heritage Site around the year.
Battle museum—a quaint museum which runs regular hands-on events during the holidays.
Yesterday’s World—a family friendly ‘living-history’ attraction right next to the Abbey.

1066 Hastings (10 minutes by car, 18 minutes walk & train)
Hastings Castle—the ruins of the castle at the top of the Hill are a must-visit.
Smugglers Adventure Caves—not 1066, but still an excellent attraction to add to your list of things to do.

Other Castles

Bodiam Castle—stunning site, close to the Kent & Sussex Railway with regular events for the whole family. (15 minutes by car)

Herstmonceux Castle & The Observatory Science Centre—beautiful castle and gardens and a BRILLIANT observatory/science centre with loads to do with the kids. Don’t miss the castle’s fantastic medieval festival in August! (20 minutes by car)

Pevensey Castle—tour this 1066 castle and grounds (21 minutes by car)