Attractions in Hadlow Down & Things to Do in Hadlow Down
(and nearby)

Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum (5 Miles)*
The renowned waterfowl collection was started by the late Gerald Askew in the 1960's and soon became the largest private collection in the UK.
Bluebell Railway (7 Miles)*
The Bluebell Railway was the first preserved standard gauge passenger line in the UK. In 1960 it reopened part of the Lewes to East Grinstead line of the old London Brighton and South Coast Railway.
Sheffield Park and Garden (8 Miles)*
Sheffield Park may be one National Trust property that cricket lovers will really want to visit. It was the site of the first England v. Australia cricket match in 1884.
Knockhatch Adventure Park (8 Miles)*
Kanockhatch Adventure Park. So much to see and do!
Batemans (8 Miles)*
The homely sandstone house of Bateman's was the former home of Rudyard Kipling from 1902 to 1936. Literary fans will recognize the house which is mentioned in his autobiography.
Groombridge Place Gardens and the Enchanted Forest (9 Miles)*
Welcome to Groombridge, a beautiful wealden valley with an incredible 700 year old history.
Charleston (10 Miles)*
In 1916 the artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant moved to Sussex with their unconventional household. From the moment they arrived they began to transform the house with decorations.
Firle Place (10 Miles)*
Firle Place is the home of the Gage family and has been for over 500 years. This unique Tudor house is set at the foot of the Sussex Downs within its own parkland and boasts a very interesting history.
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (10 Miles)*
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery shares the special story of the borough of Tunbridge Wells.
Pashley Manor Gardens (11 Miles)*
'One of the finest Gardens in England' Pashley offers a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping, imaginative plantings and fine old trees, fountains, springs and large ponds with interest and colour throughout the year.
Bayham Abbey (11 Miles)*
Come and enjoy this romantic Abbey ruin, set in the picturesque valley of the River Teise, in the heart of the Weald.
Standen (12 Miles)*
The Victorian family home of Standen is a celebration of all aspects of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
Saint Hill Manor (12 Miles)*
One of the finest Sussex sandstone buildings in England, Saint Hill Manor was built in 1792 by Gibbs Crawford.
Scotney Castle (12 Miles)*
A visit to Scotney Castle is a great 2-for-1 deal. Start with the 19th century "new" neo-Tudor style house which was built for Edward Hussey in 1837.
Drusillas Park (12 Miles)*
Where else can you get nose to nose with nature and have the most memorable fun-finding-out day out you can imagine?
Borde Hill Garden (12 Miles)*
The Stephenson Clarke family moved to Sussex in the 1840's and Stephenson R Clarke purchased Borde Hill in 1893. About 1912 his passion for collecting trees and shrubs began by financing expeditions to the Himalayas and China.
Wakehurst Place (13 Miles)*
As well as having an exceptionally fine Elizabethan house, Wakehurst Place has some spectacular gardens which are actually managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Penshurst Place & Gardens (13 Miles)*
Penshurst Place is one of England's finest historic houses set in the Weald of Kent's peaceful rural landscape.
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest (13 Miles)*
Open all year, Bedgebury is the perfect place to walk, cycle, ride or play in a spectacular world of trees.
Finchcocks (13 Miles)*
Finchcocks is a fine early Georgian manor in a beautiful unspoilt setting which houses a magnificent collection of some ninety historical keyboard instruments.
Battle Museum (13 Miles)*
The town of Battle grew up around the Abbey founded by King William after his victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. This museum offers a glimpse of Battle's rich history.
Marle Place Garden and Gallery (14 Miles)*
Marle Place is a peaceful, privately owned garden with ten acres of formal planting and many more acres of woodland and orchard.
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield (14 Miles)*
1066 is the one date in English history which stands out above all others. Visit the site of the Battle of Hastings, where the course of England's history changed forever on October 14th, 1066.
British Wildlife Centre (14 Miles)*
In the heart of the East Surrey countryside is the British Wildlife Centre, one of the best places in the country to see and learn about our own wonderful wildlife.
Tonbridge Castle (15 Miles)*
Medieval Gatehouse and Motte and Bailey Castle Grounds.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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