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Recommended towns & villages near Great Dixter

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Rolvenden

(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NE)

Surrounded by a well-wooded landscape, this delightful village was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book, so we are assured of its long history...

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Doleham station, near Brede

Brede

(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction S)

The delightful village stands on the southern slopes of the Brede River. It is but a short distance from the town of Battle, famous for the Battle of Hastings...

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Smallhythe

Smallhythe

(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NE)

Between the 14th and the 16th-centuries this lovely Wealdon hamlet was a flourishing port and famous ship building centre where one of Henry VIII war-ships was built...

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At Mildred's, Tenterden

Tenterden

(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NE)

The town is located on slightly rising ground looking out over the vast agricultural landscape of the Rother Levels, which sweep down to the Romney Marshes and finally, the sea...

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A picture of Playden

Playden

(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction E)

Playden is situated just north of Rye. It is most noted for its beautiful Norman Church dedicated to St. Michael which dates from around 1190...

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St Dunstans, Cranbrook, Kent

Cranbrook

(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction N)

Cranbrook is an old rural town of numerous streets and alleys, all still true to their medieval layout...

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Ideal pause

Rye

(7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction SE)

Rye is a picturesque and historic town with cobbled streets, medieval architecture, and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside...

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A welcome break

Battle

(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SW)

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...

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Spike Milligan's Grave at Winchelsea

Winchelsea

(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SE)

This is a pretty, busy little town tucked along a ridge overlooking Pett Level...

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Ticehurst

(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction W)

For a village worthy of a picture postcard, Ticehurst would be hard to beat. It is all enchanting white weatherboarded cottages hidden beneath russet tiles interspersed around a pleasant square with a church...

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Recommended attractions near Great Dixter

Bodiam Castle July 2009

Bodiam Castle

(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction W)

The wonderful parapet, walls and high round towers of 14th-century Bodiam Castle are gloriously reflected in its broad moat. It.....

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Great Maytham Hall, Rolvenden

Great Maytham Hall

(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction NE)

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The formal gardens at Hole Park, Kent

Hole Park Gardens

(4.6 miles, 7.3 km, direction N)

Tucked away in the Weald of Kent, between the pretty village of Rolvenden and the charming town of Cranbrook, lies Hole Park.....

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Smallhythe Place

Smallhythe Place

(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction NE)

Ellen Terry's early 16th-century house and cottage gardens, containing a unique collection of theatrical costumes and personal.....

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Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden

The Kent and East Sussex Railway

(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NE)

The Kent and East Sussex Railway refers to both an historical private railway company in Kent and East Sussex in England, as well.....

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Darwell Reservoir

Darwell Reservoir

(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction W)

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Lamb House

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SE)

Lamb House was built in 1723 for James Lamb, one of Rye's most influential residents. Lamb became mayor of Rye 13 times, only to.....

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Ypres Tower , Rye.

Rye Castle Museum

(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction SE)

Rye Castle Museum, also known as 'Ypres Tower', in the beautiful maritime town of Rye, occupies a commanding position.....

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Sissinghurst Castle garden, Nr Cranbrook, Kent

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction N)

It is entirely fitting that one of the loveliest gardens in the land can be found in a county renowned for its beauty and.....

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Buckley's Yesterdays World

Buckleys Yesterday's World

(7.7 miles, 12.5 km, direction SW)

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