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April Garden Tea Room hearth, 16th century building, Mayfield, East Sussex.

Mayfield (6 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NE)

This is a tranquil, historic village lying close to the beautiful River Rother. The village stands on a ridge in a lovely rural location with panoramic views over the valley...

The local

Fletching (11 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction W)

The village grew out of a Saxon settlement, near the spot of one of the entrances to Sheffield Park, now owned by the National Trust...

Herstmonceaux Castle. Herstmonceaux. Nr Hailsham. East Sussex

Herstmonceux (27 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction SE)

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Lewes on the Downs

Lewes (112 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of East Sussex (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction SW)

Lewes is the boyhood home of the famous diarist, John Evelyn (1620 - 1706) He lived at Southover Grange, an Elizabethan house, which is close to the castle...

Pashley Manor Garden

Burwash (49 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction E)

It is from his home in this very English village that Rudyard Kipling penned the wise and wonderful words of his poem 'If'...

A picture of Groombridge

Groombridge (9 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (10.2 miles, 16.3 km, direction N)

In an area of attractive, outstanding villages, Groombridge with its 18th-century tiled cottages against the back-drop of a beautiful village green, stands out as being the very epitome of the perfect English village...

The Long Man of Wilmington

Wilmington (14 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction S)

These days Wilmington is best known for the "Long Man" a giant carving on the north side of Windover Hill. The figure is generally thought to have first appeared in medieval times, but theories abound that it may have been there since the Iron-Age...

Clergy house

Alfriston (66 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of East Sussex (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction S)

Alfriston occupies a favoured position in the beautiful Cuckmere Gap and serves as a tourist village to which hoards of visitors flock to enjoy the many well preserved fine old buildings to be seen, one of the most important being the local church...

The Pantiles at Royal Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells (67 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction N)

Also known as Royal Tunbridge Wells and only a short distance from London, this popular spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be seen during Georgian Times frequented by royalty and fashionable members of aristocracy. It also happens to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England. ..

Pevensey Castle, Pevensey, East sussex

Pevensey (31 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction SE)

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At The Beacon

Ditchling (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of East Sussex (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction W)

A pretty village situated in the South Downs..

A picture of Telscombe

Telscombe (6 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction SW)

The tranquillity of this attractive little village is owed to its seclusion. Telscombe rests in a fold of beautiful Sussex countryside, and the fact that it is difficult to reach from the coast, adds to its charms...

Lighthouse, West Quay, Newhaven

Newhaven (41 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction SW)

Best known for its cross channel ferries and for its fort built in the 1860's as part of Britain's coastal defences, but which is now a fascinating museum offering visitors the opportunity to experience a massive fortress at first hand...

A picture of Seaford

Seaford (76 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction S)

The town is famous for its Martello Tower built as part of the English defences against invading European neighbours, this is the westernmost of the towers and is now an interesting local history museum...

Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead (23 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction NW)

East Grinstead became notable following World War II for its Queen Victoria Hospital where remarkable plastic surgery operations were performed on badly burned servicemen...

A picture of Battle

Battle (68 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction E)

Battle is a unique town in the county of Sussex built on the very site where William the Conqueror defeated king Harold of England and his Saxon army in 'The Battle of Hastings' in 1066...

Eastbourne on Tuesday

Eastbourne (356 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction S)

Eastbourne, is a genteel town, that owes it's distictiveness to the 7th Duke of Devonshire...

Cuckmere Haven from the top of Haven Brow

Cuckmere Haven (121 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction S)

Cuckmere Haven lies beneath the 282 ft cliffs that are home to Seaford Nature Reserve...

Birling Gap, just past Beachy Head, Eastbourne.

Birling Gap (52 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction S)

The Birling Gap is a coastal hamlet on the South Downs in East Sussex, situated on the Post Office

Chiddingstone (46 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction N)

Fascinating village, owned by the National Trust which is crammed with beautiful properties from the 16th and 17th-century probably built with iron-industry money...

Recommended attractions near Blackboys

Exhibits on show in the Bentley Motor Museum, near Lewes, East Sussex

Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum (8 Pictures)

(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SW)

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Michelham priory at near Upper Dicker in East - Sussex.

Michelham Priory & Gardens (7 Pictures)

(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction S)

Michelham Priory is a hauntingly beautiful place set against a backdrop of fine Sussex countryside, splendidly surrounded by a.....

Sheffield Park, National Trust

Sheffield Park & Garden (202 Pictures)

(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction W)

A large estate in East Sussex created by Lord Sheffield in 1769 who employed Capability Brown to design the estate gardens. In.....

Bunkers Hill

Ashdown Forest (35 Pictures)

(7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction NW)

Ashdown Forest is a magnificent area of mixed woodland and heathland in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It.....

Batemans Gardens 25 June 2011

Bateman's (62 Pictures)

(9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction E)

Bateman's was built in 1634. From 1902 until 1936 it became the home of Rudyard Kipling and is preserved as it was when he lived.....

This is the studio at Charleston Farmhouse in East Sussex.

Charleston Farmhouse (8 Pictures)

(9.0 miles, 14.6 km, direction S)

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Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex

Herstmonceux Castle (25 Pictures)

(9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction SE)

The 15th century red brick Herstmonceux Castle with its magnificent gatehouse, was built in the romantic era when splendour and.....

Lewes Castle

Lewes Castle (15 Pictures)

(9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction SW)

Lewes is dominated by its famous castle built by William de Warenne, trusty confidant and follower of William the Conqueror. It.....

Anne of Cleves House in Lewes, East Sussex. Taken in 2005.

Anne of Cleves House (3 Pictures)

(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction SW)

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The Pevensey Levels on an October evening, East Sussex.

The Pevensey Levels (1 Pictures)

(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SE)

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The Wilmington Long Man, East Sussex

The Long Man (8 Pictures)

(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction S)

Where he comes from nobody knows, nor does anyone know the identity of this 240 foot figure of a man carved into the side of a.....

Alfriston Clergy House. Alfriston, East Sussex

Alfriston Clergy House (3 Pictures)

(11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction S)

Amongst the treasures of this town is the first house to be acquired by the National Trust, this is the magnificent Priest's, or.....

Pevensey Castle, Pevensey, East sussex

Pevensey Castle (49 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SE)

When it was first built Pevensey Castle must have been an impressive sight standing against all-comers while the waters of the.....

Bayham Abbey, Lamberhurst, Kent

Bayham Abbey (13 Pictures)

(12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NE)

Built in the 13th century, and set in beautiful surroundings, Bayham Abbey is a favourite of painters and photographers...

Borde Hill Garden, West Sussex

Borde Hill Garden (60 Pictures)

(13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction W)

Borde Garden occupies a lovely landscape surrounding a splendid English mansion. It is an exceptionally beautiful garden,.....

Wakehurst Place 24 June 2011

Wakehurst Place (159 Pictures)

(13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction NW)

The autumn colours in the gardens of Wakehurst Place make a dramatic impact seen against the backdrop of vast grey Sussex winter.....

Snow on Ditchling Beacon, East Sussex - March 2005

Ditchling Beacon Hill Fort (3 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction W)

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A big gun at the Fort looking over the sea at Newhaven, East Sussex.

Newhaven Fort (3 Pictures)

(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction S)

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A picture of Battle Abbey

Battle Abbey (80 Pictures)

(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction E)

The Abbey Ruins - The pope ordered William the Conqueror to build an abbey in penance for the great loss of life. The abbey was.....

The Martello Tower at Seaford, East Sussex. Now a very interesting museum.

Seaford Museum (2 Pictures)

(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction S)

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