The Best Western York House Hotel is located on the Eastbourne seafront 500 yards from the pier. A short walk takes you to the town centre and the modern shopping precinct. Hotel facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, an attractive veranda bar and comfortable lounges. All bedrooms are ensuite with television, radio and tea & coffee making facilities.

DAY 1

Depart from your home area travelling to East Sussex and Eastbourne arriving late afternoon at the Best Western York House Hotel. 5 nights stay – dinner, bed & breakfast.

DAY TWO

Today is a free day in Eastbourne. One of England’s best-loved seaside resorts, Eastbourne has a leisurely atmosphere with its elegant seafront terraces, level promenades, and immaculate gardens. Enjoy a seafront stroll, make your way into the town to explore, or just sit and relax and watch the world go by.

DAY THREE

After breakfast this morning we enjoy a drive along the coast to historic Hastings for free time at leisure. Perhaps enjoy a walk through the Warrior Square Gardens, along the seafront, or maybe visit Hastings Pier. In the afternoon, we are in for a treat as we visit The British Tea Museum. Enjoy a talk on the social history of tea in Britain and taste two teas accompanied by scones with cream and Jam.

DAY FOUR

Our day starts with a ride through the pleasant Sussex countryside to the village of Bodiam. Here, we join the Kent and East Sussex Railway for a delightful steam train ride to Tenterden. Across the ‘border’ in Kent, Tenterden is a lovely little town with tea rooms, ideal for lunch. In the afternoon, we visit Scotney Castle a romantic garden with a 14th-century moated castle and Victorian country mansion - all in a beautiful, wooded estate. Discover the delights of the country mansion with its secrets and stories, relax in the gardens or pop into the visitor shop for tasty local produce.

DAY FIVE

Today is a second free day in Eastbourne to explore at your own pace.

DAY SIX

After breakfast, we leave and begin our journey home.