Kent & East Sussex

Discover fine paintings, lavish textiles and furniture, and a plethora of books in this moated 14^th century castle. Set within over 770 acres of peaceful woodland and parkland, there’s an abundance of fine flora to appreciate.

King George VI’s outrageously exotic pleasure palace has to be one of the UK’s most outlandish and dazzling buildings. The décor and architecture merges Far Eastern influences from China and India with Regency grandeur, making it a wholly unusual and visually arresting place to explore.

This thriving seaside resort has something to entice everyone with an eclectic mixture of vintage shops and markets, a range of art galleries and museums, and the iconic pier that is reminiscent of traditional seaside holidays. This vibrant city has a bohemian, artsy vibe making it a wonderfully quirky place to visit.

Steeped in 700 years of history, this 13^th century moated castle was the home in which Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII and mother to Elizabeth I, lived as a child. You’ll see an extraordinary range of antiques and artwork, considered to be one of the finest collections of Tudor portraits outside of the National Portrait Gallery. Enjoy a serene stroll through the award-winning formal gardens within the grounds.

Step aboard the beautifully restored coaches dating from the 1880s and sightsee in style. On the country’s finest and first example of a rural light railway, you’ll be able to relax and fully take in the picturesque Wealden countryside from the comfort of your carriage, before terminating at Bodiam castle.

Dating back to the 1300s, Bodiam Castle is grand and impressive with turreted towers, spiral staircases and the rarity of having its original wooden portcullis still intact. Climbing up the corkscrew flights of stairs, you’ll be treated to some incredible views of the undulating Sussex countryside.