Attractions in Wadhurst & Things to Do in Wadhurst
(and nearby)

Pashley Manor Gardens (3 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 (4 Miles)*
Come and enjoy this romantic Abbey ruin, set in the picturesque valley of the River Teise, in the heart of the Weald.
Scotney Castle (4 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.
Batemans (5 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.
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest (5 Miles)*
Open all year, Bedgebury is the perfect place to walk, cycle, ride or play in a spectacular world of trees.
Finchcocks (5 Miles)*
Finchcocks is a fine early Georgian manor in a beautiful unspoilt setting which houses a magnificent collection of some ninety historical keyboard instruments.
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (6 Miles)*
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery shares the special story of the borough of Tunbridge Wells.
Marle Place Garden and Gallery (6 Miles)*
Marle Place is a peaceful, privately owned garden with ten acres of formal planting and many more acres of woodland and orchard.
Groombridge Place Gardens and the Enchanted Forest (7 Miles)*
Welcome to Groombridge, a beautiful wealden valley with an incredible 700 year old history.
Bodiam Castle (9 Miles)*
A castle always makes an exciting day out, and Bodiam Castle in East Sussex is no exception.
Tonbridge Castle (10 Miles)*
Medieval Gatehouse and Motte and Bailey Castle Grounds.
Penshurst Place & Gardens (10 Miles)*
Penshurst Place is one of England's finest historic houses set in the Weald of Kent's peaceful rural landscape.
Battle Museum (11 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.
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield (11 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.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden (12 Miles)*
Sissinghurst Gardens in Kent was the creation of author Vita Sackville-West and her husband, Harold Nicolson, MP, in the 1930's. Vita inherited Sissinghurst Castle in the 1930s.
Hole Park Gardens (12 Miles)*
Hole Park Gardens are situated on the edge of the picturesque Weald village of Rolvenden. A family owned estate Hole Park has been owned by the Barham family for the past four generations.
Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum (13 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.
Knockhatch Adventure Park (13 Miles)*
Kanockhatch Adventure Park. So much to see and do!
Boughton Monchelsea Place (13 Miles)*
Boughton Monchelsea Place is a lovely Elizabethan Manor House, dating from 1567.
Ightham Mote (14 Miles)*
Ightham Mote, pronounced "Item Moat", is a superbly restored 14th century half-timbered house set in a deep wooded valley.
Bluebell Railway (14 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 (14 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.
Kent and East Sussex Railway (15 Miles)*
Economic pressures forced British Railways to withdraw the passenger service in 1954. Volunteers got together and, in 1974, re-opened a section of the line. The railway now runs for almost 11 miles, making it one of the longest such lines in the UK.
Standen (15 Miles)*
The Victorian family home of Standen is a celebration of all aspects of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
Bexhill Costume Museum (15 Miles)*
Bexhill Museum is situated in the attractive setting of the Manor Gardens, Old Town. Exhibits include costumes, accessories and memorabilia from the 18th century to the 1970's.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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