Road Trips

Further Afield

(a bit further but easy to visit by car or bus)

Tenterden – charming small town with historic high street, independent shops and steam railway links (often combined with Bodiam Castle visits). visitsoutheastengland.com

Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway, Kent - This picturesque railway line weaves between Tenterden and Bodiam for more than 10 miles. England's finest rural light railway enables visitors to experience steam train trips and service from a bygone age aboard beautifully restored coaches and locomotives dating from Victorian times. Website: https://kesr.org.uk/

Tenterden is about 6 miles from Rye.

Driving distance: ~6–7 miles from Rye to KESR (Tenterden area), about a 10–15 minute car journey depending on traffic and exactly where you’re going on the heritage line.ryesussex.uk

Bodiam has a very picturesque 14th century castle and near the train station is the Castle Inn – a traditional pub directly opposite Bodiam Castle and just yards from the Kent & East Sussex Railway (steam train) . A classic countryside pub with ales, meals, and a garden — perfect for a stop before or after a steam train trip.

If you’re waiting for a steam train at Tenterden Town Station, the Old Dairy Taproom is literally right by the station for a quick drink. A short stroll up the High Street brings you The Vine Inn, White Lion, The Woolpack, Fat Ox and Print House Inn — all great choices for a pint, meal, or relaxed drink before/after your ride.

Seven Sisters / Pevensey Bay

Hastings/Battle