An iconic view of Bodiam Castle from the south-east corner looking over the mote.

Inside the ruins of Bodiam Castle, looking at its mighty stone walls

The view from the Postern Tower of Bodiam Castle to the south-eastern tower and the countryside of East Sussex beyond

The boardwalk over the moat to the entrance to Bodiam Castle

If you enjoy exploring castles, you’ll love Bodiam Castle in East Sussex. This magnificent, moated castle is managed by the National Trust. It’s such a beautiful sight across the English landscape #nationaltrust #BodiamCastleNT #Visit1066 #1066Country buff.ly/dxWmmbO

The view down the cobbled Mermaid Street in Rye, East Sussex

The street-side view of the medieval Landgate Rye in East Sussex at dusk, once the street lanterns have come one

A view from high in rye, over what once have been its harbour, but is now just the river rother as it snakes its way through the east sussex countryside

The view down the cobbled mermaid street in rye, east sussex, at dusk, on a winter's day, with the mermaid inn to our right

We love stepping back in time, and the East Sussex town of Rye lets you do that. Historic lanes, coffee shops, an inn with priest holes, and tales of ne'er-do-wells. Interested? #Travel #Visit1066 #VisitEngland buff.ly/ssLcEMY

The stone waiting room at the bottom of the East Hill funicular railway, with the tracks leading up to the station on top of Hasting's cliffs

The view of Hastings beach and seafront from the pier on a bright sunny day.

The Hastings Fisherman’s Museum, located in a former Fisherman’s Chapel, in the Rock-a-Nore region of this pretty little seaside town.

Ahh, the beautiful town of Hastings in East Sussex; sure, it's a seaside town, but it's so much more. Why not discover why it might be for you? #Visit1066 #VisitEngland
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The Christmas theme at Bateman’s this year is The Jungle Book. The National Trust has transformed Rudyard Kipling’s family home into a display of the captivating adventures of ‘Mowgli’, the man-cub. #BatemansNT #Visit1066 #nationaltrust #Sussex buff.ly/th7yV1w

A small christmas tree in Mrs Kiplings office in batemans east sussex, england

A collections of different editions of the jungle book by Rudyard Kipling on a desk in carries office in batemans, east sussex

The oast house at rudyard kipling's batemans that is now home to the gift shop

A christmas tree in the corner of the rudyard kipling's study at batemans, east sussex

Bateman’s, Rudyard Kipling’s family home, is a delight to visit throughout the year. However, when the Yuletide season is upon us, the stunning Jacobean manor transforms into a festive home. The theme this Christmas is The Jungle Book #BatemansNT #Visit1066 #nationaltrust #Sussex buff.ly/0v5XYQK

The side entrance to Rudyard Kipling's home, Bateman's, on a beautiful summers day

Rudyard Kipling's desk in front of the window of the book-lined shelved walls of the study at Bateman’s

The name Rudyard Kipling created as page art from two books on the selves at Bateman’s in East Sussex.

The oast house at rudyard kipling's batemans that is now home to the gift shop

How do you fancy a literary day out in the Weald of Sussex? If so, we highly recommend visiting Rudyard Kipling’s family home, Bateman’s. This adorable house & exquisite gardens are managed by the National Trust #BatemansNT #Visit1066 #nationaltrust #Sussex buff.ly/Q1rheMR

The exterior of National Trust managed Lamb House, home of the author Henry James, in rye, east sussex

A table set for breakfast in the dining room of lamb house in rye, east sussex

A cottage garden bed in the garden of lamb house in rye, east sussex

The view down the cobbled Mermaid Street in Rye, East Sussex

Lamb House in Rye, East Sussex, was built in 1723 by James Lamb, and to be perfectly honest, I can’t imagine the quaint streets of Rye looked much different than they do today; it’s a picture postcard. @NationalTrust #NationalTrust #LambHouseNT #Visit1066
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The view down the cobbled mermaid street in rye, east sussex, at dusk, on a winter's day, with the mermaid inn to our right

The rnli life station at rye harbour in east sussex

The village sign for Winchelsea, featuring the coat of arms for the Cinque Ports, with the medieval Court Hall in the background.

traditional white wooden signpost in burwash in front of the village's war memorial

We’ve a circular road trip from Rye, East Sussex. The route will guide you through 53-miles (83km) of incredible history & beautiful countryside. Part 1, we visit Rye, Rye Harbour, Winchelsea, Winchelsea Beach & Bodiam Castle. #Visit1066 #VisitEngland
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The Hastings Fisherman’s Museum, located in a former Fisherman’s Chapel, in the Rock-a-Nore region of this pretty little seaside town.

The view of Hastings beach and seafront from the pier on a bright sunny day

A couple of small fishing boats on the single beach at Hastings, on the East Sussex coast of England.

A game of giant-sized chess being played on George Street, Hastings

Ah, the beautiful town of Hastings in East Sussex; sure, it's a seaside town, but it's so much more. Why not discover why it might be for you? #Visit1066 #VisitEngland
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