Hastings and the Sussex Coast

Itinerary

MONDAY Morning departure for Hastings, arriving in our hotel late afternoon.

TUES-THUR Enjoy Hastings itself and also explore the delightful coastline with the spectacular Beachy Head and the popular resort of Eastbourne, nestling at the foot of the South Downs. The charming market town of Battle, home to the famous abbey, and the rich maritime history of Rye are also on our itinerary. And finally the friendly, olde world charm of a past age waits to greet you as the Tenterden Steam Railway takes you on a trip down memory lane on a nostalgic journey through the beautiful countryside.

FRIDAY This morning we make our way to the city of Portsmouth where the old mixes with the new. You can take time to visit the Historic Dockyard, ascend the new Spinnaker Tower for unrivalled views, or simply enjoy the shopping! In the afternoon make our way homewards, returning around tea-time.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

· Architectural Heritage of Hastings

· Charming market town of Battle

· Narrow, cobbled streets of Rye

· Beachy Head and Eastbourne

· Tenterden Steam Railway

· Historic Portsmouth

ROYAL VICTORIA HOTEL, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA

With its prime position on the seafront the 3* Royal Victoria offers traditional hospitality and friendly atmosphere together all the modern facilities you would expect. All the spacious en-suite bedrooms have TV, telephone, hairdryer, trouser press and tea/coffee making facilities.

A fine marble staircase leads up from the lobby to the main public areas on the first floor, where you will also find the Piano Bar and Sea Terrace Restaurant.