We travel to the peaceful resort of Bexhill-on-Sea, where its vintage shops, quirky places for art and music and independent cafés, defy traditional seaside stereotypes. Following time here, we travel on to the historic town of Battle. Named after the Battle of Hastings, the most famous conflict on English soil, this compact market town plays host to a tranquil medieval abbey and surrounding ancient woodlands. Behind the abbey, once a bloody battlefield, is now a peaceful meadow filled with wild flowers and birdsong. Here you can stand at the very spot where King Harold is said to have died, and admire the ruins of the grand abbey built by William the Conqueror as a penance for the bloodshed. You’ll also find tranquil gardens, historic buildings and don’t miss a visit to St Mary’s Parish Church to see the Battle Tapestry, a three metre depiction of the town’s history.
