Places of Historical Interest
Sussex is full of places to visit - from castles to ancient Cinque port towns. Here are a few suggestions to whet your appetite with links to web sites with even more information.
Battle Abbey
On 14 October 1066 an army of invading Normans defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings in East Sussex. Now the whole family can discover the exciting story of that fateful day at the very place it happened.
Royal Pavilion - Brighton
This was once the magnificent seaside residence of King George IV. The exterior, which was inspired by Indian architecture, contrasts with interiors decorated in Chinese taste.
Michelham Priory
A very beautiful historic property offering much to its visitors – history, exhibits, superbly kept gardens, art exhibitions, wildlife, working watermill. Disabled access is reported to be good for most of the site. Whilst the upstairs floors of the main house are only accessible on foot, the ground floor is disabled-friendly. The main grounds and restaurant are accessible with a wheelchair, apart from the area outside the "moated island".
Rye
A charming English coastal town, full of antique shops, book shops, and crafts, Rye is a popular place to visit. It retains its past with medieval remains of the town walls, narrow cobbled streets and old buildings.
