The Rye Place at the Right Time 2025
Bateman’s © National Trust Images James Dobson www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Eastbourne Pier
Hastings
Mermaid Street Rye
Pashley Manor Gardens by Kate Wilson
Rye
Sussex is a county rich in history, scenery and culture and our tour features visits to famous gardens, a 17th century Jacobean house and an award-winning vineyard. We also enjoy free time to explore three fabulous East Sussex towns – Hastings, Eastbourne and Rye.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Hastings & Pashley Manor Gardens
This morning, we travel along the coast to the traditional seaside town of Hastings, stretching from the fishing fleet in the east to the pier and the beautiful Grosvenor Gardens. We enjoy free time here and time for lunch before travelling to visit the award winning Pashley Manor Gardens for a guided tour, where we see romantic English
landscaping at its finest. Late April/early May welcomes the spectacular Tulip Festival
and a carpet of over 40,000 tulips, whilst mid-June sees the roses at their glorious best
(please note that prices will increase during the festivals).
Day 3 Bateman’s & Eastbourne
This morning, we visit Bateman’s, the impressive 17th century house which was Rudyard Kipling’s home from 1902 until his death in 1936. Kipling and his wife instantly fell in love with the house, its wooded landscape and the sanctuary it afforded them. Our introductory talk explains more about the house and the Kipling connection. After our visit, we head back to Eastbourne where we have time for lunch. We spend the afternoon at leisure here, perhaps enjoying a stroll along the promenade and the 19th century pier or visiting the Towner Art Gallery featuring some modern British works.
Day 4 Rye & Carr Taylor Vineyard
This morning, we travel to the historic port town of Rye where we find a mix of medieval half-timbered houses and cobbled lanes. Browse the art galleries and collectable shops or walk up to St Mary’s Church with its Norman tower, and look back down on this pretty little town. We have free time here for lunch. In the afternoon, we enjoy a private 90 minute guided tour and tasting at the award-winning Carr Taylor Vineyard. Known for both still and sparkling varieties, Carr Taylor has been producing wines since 1971.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Hastings & Pashley Manor Gardens
This morning, we travel along the coast to the traditional seaside town of Hastings, stretching from the fishing fleet in the east to the pier and the beautiful Grosvenor Gardens. We enjoy free time here and time for lunch before travelling to visit the award winning Pashley Manor Gardens for a guided tour, where we see romantic English
landscaping at its finest. Late April/early May welcomes the spectacular Tulip Festival
and a carpet of over 40,000 tulips, whilst mid-June sees the roses at their glorious best
(please note that prices will increase during the festivals).
Day 3 Bateman’s & Eastbourne
This morning, we visit Bateman’s, the impressive 17th century house which was Rudyard Kipling’s home from 1902 until his death in 1936. Kipling and his wife instantly fell in love with the house, its wooded landscape and the sanctuary it afforded them. Our introductory talk explains more about the house and the Kipling connection. After our visit, we head back to Eastbourne where we have time for lunch. We spend the afternoon at leisure here, perhaps enjoying a stroll along the promenade and the 19th century pier or visiting the Towner Art Gallery featuring some modern British works.
Day 4 Rye & Carr Taylor Vineyard
This morning, we travel to the historic port town of Rye where we find a mix of medieval half-timbered houses and cobbled lanes. Browse the art galleries and collectable shops or walk up to St Mary’s Church with its Norman tower, and look back down on this pretty little town. We have free time here for lunch. In the afternoon, we enjoy a private 90 minute guided tour and tasting at the award-winning Carr Taylor Vineyard. Known for both still and sparkling varieties, Carr Taylor has been producing wines since 1971.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Best Western York House Hotel
Eastbourne, East Sussex
The Victorian York House Hotel is located on the seafront, having beautiful sea views and just a short walk to the pier and centre of town. The 76 bedrooms are bright and well decorated and there is a comfortable restaurant with beautiful sea views, a good sized bar, a sea view terrace at the front of the hotel and a small indoor swimming pool.
• Ground floor rooms • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is off-site & chargeable
Best Western York House Hotel
Eastbourne, East Sussex
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £389pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £80
Based on Monday arrivals
Inclusions
• Pashley Manor Gardens guided tour
• Bateman’s entrance to house & garden
• Carr Taylor Vineyard tour & tasting
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
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