Things to do during your stay
The peace and quiet of the Sussex countryside surrounding our
tipis provides the perfect setting for a relaxed and stress-free
holiday, but if from time-to-time you are looking to venture further
afield for a day trip there are scores of places to visit ...from
castles to beaches and art galleries to steam engines, our part
of Sussex has plenty to offer.
But if you are happy to simply kick-back and relax and only need
to stock up on provisions, there is a very small local shop and
a baker about a mile away, with the nearest big supermarkets located
in either Hastings or Rye.
Sussex
Tipi Holidays
Sculdown Vinyard,
Chitcombe Road,
Broad Oak, Near Rye,
East Sussex TN31 6EX
Tel: 01424 713 868
Beaches
East Sussex boasts miles and miles of coastline with more beaches
than you could shake a stick at. Perfect for soaking up the sun
or building sand castles or fortresses from pebbles, there is
lots to explore and a wide choice when it comes to the perfect
spot for a summer picnic.
Eating & drinking nearby
The Rainbow Trout – Broad Oak
The Castle Inn – Bodium
The Plough – Cock Marlin
Good fish & chip shop in Northiam
Horse
riding
Ellenwhorne Riding Centre ... Just a short distance away from our
campsite and it offers hourly lessons for kids and adults alike.
Rye
A beautifully preserved historic port and stunning sand dunes,
Rye is a great day out.
Also known for its rich maritime maze of cobbled street that have
long been a haven for artists and writers, Rye has been home to
the likes of EF Benson, Henry James, Edith Wharton and even HG
Wells!
Today, Rye’s charming blend of antique shops and art
galleries attract visitors from all over the world.
Nearby, Camber’s stunning stretch of sandy beach is the perfect
get-away with miles of unspoilt coast and the only sand-dune system
in East Sussex. Plenty of places to eat and drink and great coastal
walks.
Hastings & St.
Leonards
Watch the fishing boats being launched at the Fisherman’s
Beach in the Stade, wander the winding streets of The Old Town,
explore the grounds of The Castle or visit Hastings shopping centre.
Battle
This charming market town grew up around the Abbey and takes its
name from the 1066 battle between England’s would-be rulers
William, Duke of Normandy and the Saxon, King Harold.
Battle was once home to one of the country’s largest and
most successful Gunpowder Works that kept British ships loaded
throughout the Napoleonic Wars and most likely supplied the powder
used in the Guy Fawkes’ plot! Lot’s to do and see and
well worth a visit.
Bexhill-on-Sea
This stately Edwardian seaside resort is the Birthplace of British
Motor Racing and home to the De La Warr Pavilion, one of the UK’s
finest examples of modernist architecture and now a major arts
centre.
The town was extensively featured in the famous ITV adaption of ‘Poirot’ with
actor David Suchet and boasts a timeless two-mile promenade and
an acclaimed museum.
Great seaside town, lots of history and a mecca for those interested
in arts and architecture.
Bodiam & The
Castle
One of Britain’s most famous and evocative castles with Medieval
battlements, ramparts and a most to explore. Set in stunning countryside,
a visit to this fairy-tale castle built in 1385 is a great day
out with wonderful views across an archeology-rich landscape.
Kent & East
Sussex Railway
The Kent & East Sussex Railway is the country’s
finest example of a rural light railway.
The line gently wends its way from Tenterton – “The
Jewel of the Weald” for ten and a half miles through the
unspoilt countryside of the Rother Valley. To terminate in the
shadow of the magnificent national Trust castle at Bodiam.
Whether you are interested in heritage, shopping, nature, food,
drink or recreation, there is always something to enjoy when visiting
the Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Brede
A visit to the Brede Waterworks to see the giant steam pumping
engines is a fascinating day out. Brede provides a rare chance
to see the past in action and participate in its preservation for
the future.
Just six miles from Hastings, Brede Waterworks houses two of the
original triple-expansion steam engines in a fabulous Grade II
listed building. Very Fred Dibnah and well worth a visit.
Brede High Wood
Opposite the campsite is the Brede High Wood and resevoir ...
perfect for a long country walk or a spot of fishing.
Pevensey
This unspoilt pocket of coastline has played a vital role in the
history of England. Pevensy has been on the frontline during Roman
and Norman times and was central to the defence of the country
from the Spanish Armada, Napoleon and Hitler.
Today, Pevensey is one of the South Coast’s leading locations
for windsurfing and watersports.
Herstmonceux is only a short distance away and is a stunning village
steeped in Medieval history as its impressive castle proves. Connect
with science at the Herstmonceux Observatory where you can explore
gravity, astronomy and time!
Hastings
Canoe Club
If you are from East Sussex, you could also get in touch with Hastings
Canoe Club to see if they are running any "starter sea sessions" and
join the club for a paddle in the Sea ... you may end up discovering
a new sport that you love!