South East Region

In the South East of England you will experience some of the most beautiful countryside in the world. Whatever your preference you'll find something to do, whether its walking in the tranquil countryside to playing with buckets and spades on the beach, the South East really does have all your options covered. Covering the counties of Kent, Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex there are so many sites to see, including fairytale castles, medieval villages, beautiful gardens and miles and miles of stunning coastal scenery. Hotels breaks in devon cornwall dorset somerset and surrey will provide a good base for touring the area. There are also many top restaurants in the south east of england.

History

The South East area has immense historical importance as over 1000 years of history have formed the county. You can visit the site of the famous 1066 Battle of Hastings where some say English history began. High on the West Hill in Hastings stands England's first castle, built by William the Conqueror. Within the castle grounds you can relive the 1066 story through a fantastic multimedia display and even the town of Hastings itself makes you believe you're back in Tudor England as the Old Town has been perfectly preserved with timber Tudor houses and narrow winding streets. Holiday accommodation in suffolk uk allows you to experience at first hand the beautiful tudor architecture and towns. Hastings, as a seafaring town, also became renowned for smuggling and the sandstone caves were littered with pirate caves, perfect for hiding loot. Hastings is also the heart of the region's fishing industry with the largest fleet of beach launched boats in Europe. As the boats still work in traditional ways you can see the fishermen in action and see unique net huts or visit the nearby Shipwreck Heritage Centre and Underwater World or the Fishermen's Museum. Hotels breaks in devon cornwall dorset somerset and surrey will provide a good base for touring the area.

Aside from the famous battle town of Hastings, there are several other castles spread about the region, including Bodiam, a beautiful castle complete with its own moat and battlements, Firle Place, Glynde Place, 15th century Herstmonceux Castle and Alfriston Clerge House, the first National Trust Property. Other castles of remarkable interest are Leeds Castle, said to be one of the most beautiful castles in the world, an dScotney Castle with gardens which are said to be the most romantic in England. Whilst in the area, the beautiful and domineering Canterbury Cathedral is also a must see within the cultural city of Canterbury and the famous White Cliffs of Dover really cannot be missed. Suffolk is also a nice base for touring the area and holiday accommodation in suffolk uk provides various establishments to choose from for your stay. Brighton is also a feast of historical interest with its impressive and exotic Royal Pavilion and famous Piers the city is a really beautiful site and cannot be missed. Hotels breaks in devon cornwall dorset somerset and surrey will provide a good base for touring the area. The Bexhill Museum of Costume and Social History makes an interesting and fun change from bricks and mortar. Housed in the old stable block of Bexhill's Manor House the museum has fascinating displays of costume and social history dating from the middle of the 18th century. Or how about the Transport museum at Cobham which houses the largest collection of ex-London Transport buses in the world. There are also many top restaurants in the south east of england.

Culture

There is a wealth of literary culture within the area. Home to many famous writers and artists through the years including Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book and Henry James, and Charleston Farmhouse in Firle was the Bloomsbury Group's meeting place and furniture and textiles by the group are on display to the public. This region was also the home of William Chaucer who wrote the Canterbury Tales amongst other works of literature. There are various accommodation establishments on offer in the area, particularly holiday accommodation in suffolk uk, which provide a relaxing retreat or a base for touring the area. The White Rock Theatre, situated in Hastings shows a wide range of cultural productions throughout the year, including ballet, children's shows, rock, drama and pantomimes. Throughout June and July there's an open air band concert every Sunday in Alexandra Park, Hastings, whilst between 4th and 6th July the same park plays host to Hastings' beer festival. Hotels breaks in devon cornwall dorset somerset and surrey will provide a good base for touring the area.

Walking

You can take in some of the most fabulous scenery as you make your way through miles and miles of unspoilt countryside. Short walks can be taken round some of the beautiful gardens of the area whilst longer walks can be enjoyed such as the 1066 Country Walk in Sussex. The 1066 walk allows you the opportunity to view many beautiful sites and was created in memory of the fallen in the 1066 battle of Hastings. The walk takes into passing the ruins of an Abbey that William the Conqueror built on the spot where King Harold died and also Pevensey Castle where William beached his army of invaders before the battle. Holiday accommodation in suffolk uk provides an excellent base for touring the area. If the walking gets a little too much for you, why not explore the countryside from a different angle. Hire a boat or a bicycle and explore the network of many rivers and canals that stretch across the area. Whatever you decide, hotels breaks in devon cornwall dorset somerset and surrey will provide a good base for exploring. There are also many top restaurants in the south east of england which are well worth investigating.

Family Attractions

There is so much to do for all the family in this region of England. Internationally acclaimed theme and adventure parks are in abundance along with the many wildlife parks and children friendly farms where kids can play with the animals. Watersports along the coast are in abundance or you could visit one of the many beautiful National Trust sites. There are also many top restaurants in the south east of england.

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