Horam Manor Country Park
Peaceful family-run park on the manor estate, with fishing and horse riding, cuckoo trail, walking and cycling, two minutes drive away additional toilet block with disabled room and underfloor heating. Telephone: 01435 813662 Visit www.sellersleisure.com/our-parks/horam-manor/
Horam Park Golf Club
This is an excellent nine hole golf course with water hazards, a driving range, a short game area and a putting green. You can also enjoy a bar, restaurant, pro-shop and lessons from a PGA club professional. www.horamparkgolfclub.co.uk/about
Wellshurst Golf Club
This is a good 18 hole Course just south of Horam on the A267. It is open to non-members, and hosts other events such as wedding fairs.
Please visit www.wellhurst.com for more information.
Horam Recreation Ground
Situated on the southern edge of the village, the recreation ground was given to the village by the late Constance Scott. It now hosts the village hall, bowls club (including an indoor rink), tennis club (floodlit when necessary), junior football club and an allotment area, and many local events. The Scout group have their own hut there, and there is off-road parking.
Horam Church
The local church is in Horebeech lane, and is a delightful building where many activities take place.
Telephone: 01435 813 372 or visit www.christchurchhoram.org
Horam Chapel
In the centre of the village, this modern building is very active. Visitors are very welcome to any of its services. Visit www.horamchapel.org.uk
Hidden Springs Vineyard
Hidden Spring Vineyards is the home of Hidden Spring wine and is located on a 23 acre small holding in Vines Cross Road, Horam. They offer wine tastings, tours, gifts and gift vouchers please visit the site at www.hiddenspring.co.uk
BATEMAN’S
Bateman’s Lane, Burwash, Etchingham TN197DS
Beautiful family home and garden of Rudyard Kipling, author of the Jungle Book
Tel No 01435 882302
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans
See website for opening times and prices
BODIAM CASTLE
Bodiam, Robertsbridge TN32 5UA
One of Britian’s most picturesque castles. With towers, spiral staircase, battlements and ruins to explore
Tel No 01580 830196
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle
bodiamcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
See website for opening times and prices
CUCKOO TRAIL
A 14-mile trail along a disused railway line for walkers, cyclists and horse riders (rural sections) which runs from Heathfield to Polegate and links to Shinewater Park in Eastbourne
www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/discover-east-sussex/countryside-sites/cuckoo trail
DRUSILLA’S
Berwick, Polegate BN26 5QS
Drusilla’s Park is a small 10 acre Zoo near Alfriston. It exhibits are targeted towards children between 2 and 12 years old.
Tel No 01323 874100
Open 362 days per week except 24, 25 and 26 December. See website for opening times and prices
KNOCKHATCH ADVENTURE PARK
Off the A22 Hailsham Bypass BN27 3GD just west of Hailsham, 9 miles north of Eastbourne
Family play park with a small farm and owl sanctuary, plus waterslides, rowing lake and soft play
Tel No 01323 442051 or email info@knockhatch.com
www.knockhatch.com See website for opening times and prices
HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE
Hailsham BN27 1RN
15th century moated castle, grounds and gardens
Tel no 01323 833816
www.herstmonceux-castle.com. See website for opening times and prices
1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS ABBEY AND BATTLEFIELD
Butler Cross, High Street, Battle TN33 OAE
Battle Abbey is a partially ruined Benedictine Abbey in Battle, East Sussex. The abbey was built on the site of the Battle of Hastings
Tel No 01424 775705/01424 776787
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/1066-battle-of-hastings-abbey-and-battlefield. See website for opening times and prices
MICHELHAM PRIORY
Upper Dicker, nr Hailsham BN27 3QS
House, gardens, moat, historic buildings, gatehouse, watermill, forge and playground
Tel No 01323 844222
www.historichouses.org/house/michelham-priory
adminmich@sussexpast.couk See website for opening times and prices
WILDERNESS WOOD
Hadlow Down. Sixty acre community woodland with trails, activities, events and spaces to hire. Find out more at www.wildernesswood.org or contact emilyanddan@wildernesswood.org
