English Heritage sites near Wadhurst Parish

Bayham Old Abbey

BAYHAM OLD ABBEY

3 miles from Wadhurst Parish

Bayham Abbey makes a fascinating day out on the Kent Sussex border. The impressive ruins include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS, ABBEY AND BATTLEFIELD

13 miles from Wadhurst Parish

For a memorable family day out in Sussex visit Battle Abbey, the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. An enjoyable way to discover more about the most famous date in English history.

Old Soar Manor

OLD SOAR MANOR

13 miles from Wadhurst Parish

A small but complete portion of a stone manor house built about 1290. The first floor 'solar' private chamber, with attendant chapel and garderobe, stands over a vaulted undercroft.

Sutton Valence Castle

SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE

15 miles from Wadhurst Parish

The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.

St Leonard's Tower

ST LEONARD'S TOWER

15 miles from Wadhurst Parish

An early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep, surviving almost to its original height.

Pevensey Castle

PEVENSEY CASTLE

17 miles from Wadhurst Parish

With a history stretching back over 16 centuries, Pevensey Castle chronicles more graphically than any other fortress the story of Britain's south coast defences.

Churches in Wadhurst Parish

St John the Baptist

Between Wadhurst and Mayfield Tidebrook Wadhurst
01892 782083
https://www.wadhurstchurches.org

The church of St John the Baptist serves the small, friendly community of Tidebrook.  The church building is Victorian but has modern facilities.

Sunday services are as follows:

1st Sunday:  10.00am Family Service for all ages

2nd Sunday  5.00pm Worship in contemprary style

3rd Sunday  10.00am Holy Communion

4th Sunday  10.00am Morning Prayer (CW) 

Pubs in Wadhurst Parish

Bakes & Ales

Wealden Heights, High Street, Wadhurst, TN5 6AJ

Bakes & Ales, Wadhurst
Best Beech Inn

Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, TN5 6JH
(01892) 457550

An old coaching inn with a large bar divided into three areas, including a restaurant. Home cooked food, locally sourced where possible. A Shepherd Neame house with Harveys Sussex Best also available. Under new management from Winter 201...
Dobbins Inn

Pell Green, Balaclava, Wadhurst, TN5 6EE

Dobbins Inn, Wadhurst
Greyhound

High Street, Wadhurst, TN5 6AP
(01892) 783224
thegreyhoundwadhurst.co.uk/

Dating from the sixteenth century, the main bar has two open fireplaces, one a small inglenook. There is a separate restaurant, a front terrace and a rear garden with children's play equipment. Food is locally sourced where possible and i...
Old Vine

Cousley Wood, Cousley Wood, Wadhurst, TN5 6ER
(01892) 783666
theoldvine.co.uk

This sixteenth century building with beams throughout has one large bar with an inglenook fireplace and a restaurant. Now under new ownership the restaurant specialises in fish although other dishes are also available. Afternoon tea serve...
Red Lion

Sparrows Green, Wadhurst, TN5 6ST

Built in the late fifties with three bars, this is a traditional drinkers' pub with a live music scene.
White Hart

High Street, Wadhurst, TN5 6AP
(01892) 782850
thewhitehartwadhurst.org/

New management took over in October 2017. There is a single large bar predominantly arranged for eating, although those drinking only are welcomed. The guest beer is from the Greene King range. Food is homemade, with an emphasis on local...