Eastbourne and 1066 Country

5 Day Itinerary

• Day 1:

  Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to Eastbourne for a four-night stay.

  Included meals: Dinner

• Day 2: Lewes and Brighton

  Visit bustling Brighton, a popular seaside resort offering a wonderful mix of Regency heritage and specialist shops.

  From Brighton, we continue on to visit the medieval town of Lewes. The medieval streets, old English churches and tiny twittens (an old Sussex word for alleyway) allow visitors a glimpse into the true essence of bygone Lewes. The townscape is dominated by the remains of a Norman Castle, and you'll also find the town house of Anne of Cleves here.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Brighton

  

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  • Brighton
  • Lewes

• Day 3: Day at leisure or Alfriston and Beachy Head

  Enjoy a day at leisure in Eastbourne – home to pristine beaches, a Victorian Pier and cosmopolitan marina.

  Alternatively, join our optional excursion passing the awe-inspiring cliffs of Beachy Head to reach Alfriston. Located on the banks of the Cuckmere River at the foot of the South Downs, explore the medieval twisting High Street, popular independent shops and friendly pubs and teashops!

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Alfriston

  

  Optional Excursions

  Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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  Alfriston and Beachy Head	TBC

  The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

  Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).

• Day 4: Battle Abbey and Hastings

  Our excursion today takes us to historic Battle Abbey, which is built on the site of one of the most historic battles in England’s history – the Battle of Hastings.

  Stand on the very spot where this decisive struggle was fought, see the Harold Stone, explore the Gatehouse Exhibition which reveals the Abbey’s role in the country’s future and admire the stunning views of the battlefield.

  Later in the day we continue to seaside Hastings – one of the old Cinque Ports where the remains of William the Conqueror’s first English castle still stands.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Battle Abbey

  

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  • Hastings
  • Battle Abbey

• Day 5:

  Return home.

  Included meals: Breakfast

Single Room Supplement from £29.00 (5 days).