Clare Cottage Near Rye & Hastings

14/07/2023

Outdoor Theatre: The Lord Chamberlain's Men presents Romeo & Juliet
MICHELHAM PRIORY HOUSE & GARDENS, UPPER DICKER, HAILSHAM, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3QS
About
The Lord Chamberlain's Men invite you to join them on Tuesday 8th August at Michelham Priory for the timeless and classic love story, Romeo and Juliet.
With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare himself they present this great play as he first saw it, in the open air, with an all-male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.
Packed with memorable poetry, devastating twists and turns, and burning passion this is without a doubt the greatest love story ever told. A play about the power of true love, the extraordinary sacrifices we make for it and the futility and devastating consequences of entrenched conflict.
Bring a chair and a picnic and prepare to be entertained and transported.
Doors open at 6pm, with the performance starting at 7pm.

14/07/2023

Battle Festival, 15 - 30 July 2023
Battle Festival too is celebrating its 11th year and has grown from humble beginnings to become a cultural gem in the South East's calendar. With its diverse, family-friendly focus, the festival programmes a varied range of events and activities by internationally acclaimed, award-winning musicians and authors and the ever popular jazz weekend. Book your tickets here!

14/07/2023

Rye International Jazz and Blues Festival
The 2023 Rye International Jazz and Blues Festival takes place from Thursday 24 - Monday 28 August 2023, with a world class programme of headline concerts, music at many fringe venues and a dedicated free outdoor performance stage.
Headline acts include Laura Mvula, Snowboy & The Latin Section, Ruby Turner, Mike Farris, Mario Biondi, Joe Stilgoe and The Brand New Heavies.
Now in its 11th year, the festival is respected as one of the best boutique music festivals of its kind in the UK presenting the best in jazz, blues, soul, funk, Latin and Cuban music. Bookings are open now!

14/07/2023

Liane Carroll's Jazz Breakfast & Festival Ticket
Sunday 10am - 12noon. Breakfast served up with Liane Carroll's phenomenal vocals. You're going to want to get out of bed for this one.
The Jazz Breakfast takes place before the festival opens on Sunday morning. Ticket information will be listing shortly so please check back soon. Prices include a two-hour concert, continental breakfast supplied by Judge's bakery, and wristband entry to the festival.

14/07/2023

Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival 16th & 17th September

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About
Delicious seafood, luscious wines and the best in live local music. It must be Hastings Seafood & Wine Festival.
The weekend festival will include all the popular attractions including the Jazz Breakfast with Lianne Carroll and stalls, bands and demonstrations, and Sunday Brunch star CJ Jackson making a welcome return. The focus will be on locally sourced, sustainable seafood and wine.
Live music includes The New Blue Shoes, Kinsella, The Heartlands Roots Band, The Old Romantics, The Sam Calver Band, Sarah G and the Other 3, The Greg Caulson Band, Soul Town and SKA-PER.

16/07/2022

Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival
25th to 29th August. Great international line-up.
What better way to spend the bank holiday weekend?
See https://ryejazz.com/

30/05/2022

22/09/2021

Battle of Hastings re-enactment. 9-10th October
The one and only Battle of Hastings re-enactment is back. Taking place on the very spot where King Harold and Duke William fought in 1066, don't miss 500 reenactors recreate the drama and intensity of this legendary conflict.

Adventure into the encampments of the armies on either side of the historic battlefield, and come up close and personal with Saxon and Norman soldiers. Experience first-hand the intricacies of their weapons and the weight of their armour. Discover the clothes they wore and what they food they ate, and watch them practice their 11th century skills and craftsmanship. Meet falconers and their majestic birds of prey, or take a wander down the market and rummage through historical delights for a very special souvenir. There's lots for kids to enjoy, from storytelling, music and have-a-go-archery, to becoming a Norman or Saxon soldier in our mock kid-battles.
For details see https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/1066-battle-of-hastings-9-10-oct-2021/

20/07/2021

Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival
18th & 19th September 2021

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Indulge in a mouth-watering weekend of delicious seafood and luscious wines at this spectacular festival.
The festival site and the marquees on The Stade by the historic Net Huts showcase a range of food, wine and themed activities to tempt everyone from wine connoisseurs and seafood sophisticates to those who just enjoy trying something different.
Superb live music and street entertainment until 7pm completes the lively festival atmosphere, making this an unmissable event. The festival is centered around The Stade and Rock-a-Nore Road in the heart of the Old Town, although business across the whole of Hastings join in with special menus and entertainment.

08/04/2021

British Tea Museum, Hastings
Opening shortly. Another thing to add to the many you can do when visiting our region. It will offer a menu of 21 loose leaf teas, afternoon teas with all the trimmings, and a modest alcohol menu. There are also 90-minute teatime masterclasses on the social history of tea (these need to be booked), aimed at larger groups.

01/04/2021

Looking forward to reopening on 12th April. Reservations are coming in fast so please don't delay booking your break in Clare Cottage this summer and autumn