Explore Wealden

20/06/2024

Enjoy breathtaking views from one of our local vineyards in Wealden!

🍷The wines produced here reflect the unique characteristics of each landscape, with cool climate varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay thriving in the regions fertile soil.

Check out our website to see details of all of our vineyards - https://ow.ly/UjvV50Sk9jG

19/06/2024

Why not raise a glass🥂 to English Wine Week at one of our fantastic vineyards – there are 12 award winning vineyards to choose from on our new Explore Wealden Wine Trail https://ow.ly/1Ety50Sk84W

18/06/2024

The Observatory Science Centre is hosting a Science Festival Weekend on 22nd & 23rd June🌑🌠

Why not celebrate the start of summer with a weekend full of fun!

There will be many activities for the whole family to enjoy.
-Down to Earth show
-We are Guardians show
-Solar viewing
-Exploring Satellites
-Talks about the Telescopes
And many more activities from an external exhibitors!

Find out more - https://ow.ly/hwc650SjQpC

18/06/2024

In celebration of English Wine Week from the 15th -23th June, the Cellar Door at Rathfinny Wine Estate are hosting a tour around the vineyard and winery!!

🍇🍷The guides will be hosting an exclusive tour followed by a Sussex wine tasting with complementary food pairings from local Sussex suppliers.

Find out more - https://ow.ly/moUV50SjRa6

17/06/2024

🍷🗺️Celebrate English Wine Week by visiting one of our award winning vineyards featured on the new Explore Wealden Wine trail where you can enjoy wine tastings and tours, quality local produce, nature trails and special events https://ow.ly/jsK550SjRYA

12/06/2024

🦖This Saturday and Sunday at The Spa Valley Railway you will get the chance to see Dinosaurs, just like it was over 66 million years ago on earth!!

🦕Visit the Spa Valley Railway for an exciting family day out travelling on the Dinosaur Express. Get up close and interact with life-like dinosaurs at Tunbridge Wells West and on the steam trains.

So, did dinosaurs roam through the Weald all those years and years ago? Come along to find out. https://ow.ly/SNok50S3Q9v

11/06/2024

🎪High Hurstwood Village is hosting a Fete on Saturday the 15th June, which is great fun for everyone. Some things you can expect:

- Dog show
- Kids tent with arts & crafts
- Bouncy castles and inflatable sumo wrestling
- Vintage cars
- A Hurricane & spitfire flypast
- Delicious BBQ and licenced bar
- Live music, jazz band and Morris Men dancing
- Tea rooms & cake stall

10/06/2024

👨‍👨‍👦Father's Day is next week!

Dad’s will receive FREE entry to Blackberry Farm Park on the Sunday 16th of June.

Why not treat your dad this Father’s Day to enjoy a lovely family day out!🐖🐓

For more information https://ow.ly/XC9L50QwGLs

06/06/2024

🌞🍴Head down to Rathfinny on the 9th June for their Summer Sunday Lunches X Big Green Egg

Rathfinny is delighted to announce their partnership with Big Green Egg, to host a series of Summer Sunday lunches served in the Flint Barns courtyard cooked over coals. Live music will set the scene for a dreamy afternoon on the Vineyard.🍾

Many more dates in June, July and August. Make sure you don't miss out!

For more information - https://ow.ly/AkvW50S3Oe8

05/06/2024

Celebrate English Wine Week at Squerryes!

Wine Week takes place between the 15th - 23rd June, so why not enjoy a relaxing day in the countryside surrounded by vines and the beautiful rolling hills of North Downs.

Why not also pick from there Tasting Bar, The Winery Restaurant or the Vineyard Cafe, to visit.

Find out more https://ow.ly/NrrR50Rto8f

03/06/2024

🗺️👣This Sunday the 9th June, Weald Challenge half marathon will take place!

If your either competing or want to support the runners, the trail half marathon is from village of Chiddingly. The route is based around parts of the Wealdway and Vanguard Way.

Its a lovely run through the beautiful Sussex Countryside and there are two checkpoints on the route.

To find out more - https://ow.ly/IcYl50S3OJf

31/05/2024

Paw Patrol are coming to Drusillas Park!

Chase & Marshall will be coming in hot on 1st June and 17th August, and you’re all invited to come and see them.

Don’t miss a PAWsitively magic moment with the mighty pups at intervals throughout the day. There will be plenty of opportunities for photos, so don’t forget your camera 📸

For more information - https://ow.ly/m48X50S3MyS

31/05/2024

Tomorrow is the first date of Meet the Makers event at Seven Sisters Country Park!!

The event is to meet our proudest local brands as they share their unique journey and products.

Harley House Gin Distillery will be the first local brand to give you a chance to hang out with the folks behind Harley House Distillery and learn all about their craft spirits.

Find out more https://ow.ly/gunL50S3Mhr

27/05/2024

Do you like the sound of a cider tour and tasting event?

Well Bignose & Beardy are hosting a cider tour & tasting event this Friday where you can enjoy tasting their Sussex cider and touring their beautiful East Sussex orchard and cidery.

Bignose & Beardy make real vintage Sussex cider and vinegar using local waste fruit.

Find out more https://ow.ly/yr3A50ROzaZ

24/05/2024

📅Another bank holiday is coming up on Monday the 27th May!!

If your wanted to make the most of the day off and struggling to find things to do, our Explore Wealden website is perfect for that.😃

Head to our Explore Wealden website via this link to explore all Wealden's attractions, events, places to eat and much more https://ow.ly/bqsn50RI5x9

23/05/2024

A great turn out for the launch of our 2024 Explore Wealden visitor guide at Michelham Priory yesterday!

The guide features the fantastic attractions that the District has to offer. See a downloadable copy of the guide - https://ow.ly/UNey50RSF2K🗺️

For more information on Michelham Priory click here https://ow.ly/QxZn50RSEgB

23/05/2024

2 days until Streets of Wealden comes to Uckfield high street!

Performers due to make an appearance include...😄
- UK African Acrobats
- Thingumajic Theatre- A La Puppet Carte
- Flying Buttresses- Pongo
- Zoe Fortune- Stilt walker
- Inside Out Theatre- A tale of two men
- Walkabout Street theatre.
- Doris Drake and Daria, the Dragon

For more information please visit https://ow.ly/Ghc650QMoGE

22/05/2024

For Bank Holiday Monday Knockhatch are excited for the return of Abu & Nassor, award winning acrobats and Renato Pires & Allen Watts for the hilarious big top show 'Into The Wild'.

Join them as they laugh, scream and pull members of the audience onto the stage.

To book and to find out more https://ow.ly/hQob50RIb5L

21/05/2024

Next Friday the 31st of May is Bignose & Beardy's second date of their Pop-up cider tap event!!

🍺Taste their full range of Sussex ciders set in the beautiful Sussex countryside at the cidery. They will be serving ciders and nibbles to the sound of live music.

Relax with friends and enjoy summer evenings with a traditional Sussex cider.

Find out more https://ow.ly/LJyA50ROxQh

21/05/2024

A huge well done to Alfriston Woodland Cabins for being awarded the Gold award for the Green South Downs Sustainability Certification!! 😄

Good news alert!!!
We are very proud to let you know that we have achieved the next level in our Green South Downs Sustainability Certification - and achieved our Gold Award!

This certification is a bespoke sustainability award programme created by the South Downs National Park Authority in partnership with Green Tourism for businesses based and/or working in the South Downs National Park. The scheme helps businesses on their sustainability journey, a journey that is very close to our hearts and ethos.

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20/05/2024

👀The last date of Streets of Wealden will be held along Uckfield high street.

If Uckfield is your local town be sure to keep your diary free this Saturday 25th May.

The event is a jam-packed day of performances starting off with the dynamic UK African Acrobats followed by Thingumajig Theatre, Dolly Delicious and the Flying Buttresses with their crowd favourite, chocolate egg laying bird!

For more information please visit https://ow.ly/Xzi450QMoFx

16/05/2024

Streets of Wealden will be in Hailsham this Saturday at 11.30am–2.30pm!

Don't miss the opportunity to see Dolly Delicious the stilt walker and Roo’d the Giant bouncing Kangaroos, with an ability to be cheeky, funny, and cuddly all at the same time. 😄🎭

For more information please visit https://ow.ly/e6fy50QMoES

13/05/2024

🎥Squerryes Court in Westerham, has announced that this historic property will feature as one of the locations in the series of Bridgerton being released on 16th May 2024.

The delightful gardens were used as a scene for a grand garden party and some rooms in the house were used as green rooms for the cast.

Fans of Bridgerton can visit Squerryes Court on Friday 17th May. Squerryes Wine Ambassadors will also be at the garden offering visitors the opportunity to buy a glass of Squerryes.🍾

Find out more https://ow.ly/1YPv50Rtowx

13/05/2024

Streets of Wealden has been to Crowborough and Heathfield so far and we are thrilled to have had such fantastic feedback already 🎪

🙌 If you've missed out on the previous dates, not to worry, there are still two more to come! Pop along to Hailsham on Saturday 18th May or join us for the finale in Uckfield on Saturday 25th May.

Get those dates in your diary, they are not to be missed!📆

For more information on each event please visit: https://ow.ly/q2Zo50QXP8H

10/05/2024

🌤️22 degrees is predicted for this weekend!!

Make sure you have plans to make use of the hot weather. Head to our 'Discover our Places' page on Explore Wealden to find the following listed.

- Vineyards
- Towns & Villages
- Food & Drink
- Activities
- The Great Outdoors
- Family Fun
- Travel back in time

Follow this link to view the page https://ow.ly/nAIH50RAeY9

10/05/2024

Need plans for the May Half Term? 🌞

🗺️Have a flick through our 2024 Explore Wealden's Attraction Guide to see 76 different attractions + 12 markets to pick from in North Wealden, Central Wealden and South Wealden.

You can find more on our website https://ow.ly/3Cj050RAeoH

09/05/2024

📅One week to go before Streets of Wealden comes to Hailsham high street.

Hailsham will be visited by Xena Flame with the ever popular hoops workshop, Circo Rum Ba Ba this time performing L’Hotel and an all new performance by MENCAP with the Inside Out Theatre Company.

For more information please visit https://ow.ly/ENCB50QMoCw

07/05/2024

Visiting East Sussex 😃

With its beautiful beaches and stunning countryside, East Sussex is a terrific visitor destination, our partners; the Alliance of Chambers are running a survey to understand what you want to do on your holidays in 2024/25.

🎟️To thank you for completing it you will have a chance to win a stay at the 5* Grand Hotel in Eastbourne for two people!!

It is important that we give you great reasons to visit East Sussex all year round, so we have excellent theatres, world class art galleries, first class vineyards and many lovely restaurants to entertain you. We also have historic buildings, food & wine festivals, car shows, vintage railways and Europe’s largest free airshow!

📄Visitor Survey Link: https://ow.ly/qoAO50RyeK3

06/05/2024

We are nearing the end of the Streets of Wealden events. 😪

In a week's time, Streets of Wealden will be in Hailsham high street, with an amazing line-up, including Xena Flame with the ever popular hoops workshop and an all new performance by MENCAP with the Inside Out Theatre Company. 🎭

Finally, the event closes in Uckfield with a jam-packed day of performances from the dynamic UK African Acrobats followed by Thingumajig Theatre! 🎪

For more information on each event please visit https://ow.ly/G63F50QXPcW

02/05/2024

Streets of Wealden's next stop is Hailsham high street on Saturday 18th May, 11:30-2:30pm.

Come along to see incredible acts from...👀
Circo Rum Baba- L’Hotel
Dizzy O’Dare- The Giant Balloon Show
Talking Birds- The Whale
Roo’d- Giant bouncing Kangaroos
Xena Flame- Hula hooping
Inside Out Theatre with Mencap
Dolly Delicious

For more information please visit https://ow.ly/UKJ850QMoCc