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successfully invaded. And there’s Beachy Head, the highest point on the famous White Cliffs of
Dover.

What’s to be seen and done along the way?

Royal Tunbridge Wells is one of the most elegant cities in Britain. Designed and built in the time of
the Regency fashion extravaganza it was a popular spa that rivalled Bath, especially when
frequented by dashing dandies such as Beau Nash.

The Pantiles, (pictured) an 18th century colonnaded
walk of houses and shops, looks much the same as
when it was built in the early 18th century. The big
attraction in town was the spring, discovered in
1666. It quickly became a favourite of the A-listers of
that era. You can still get a drink of the spa water.

The magnificent High Rocks, acres of breathtaking
sandstone rocks interlinked with eleven bridges, provide a scenic walk in a tranquil woodland
setting. Once a Stone Age camp, now a National Monument, these impressive rocks have been a
popular picnic area since the 17th century. Open every day from 10.00am to dusk. Find them in
High Rocks Lane.

On the Tunbridge Wells option there are attractions just off track that may be of interest.

Chartwell – the family home of Sir Winston Churchill.

Penshurst Place – described as “the grandest and most perfectly preserved example of a fortified
manor house in all England”.

Hever Castle (pictured) – the family home of Anne Boleyn,
the ill-starred wife of Henry VIII. Rated as one of the best
small castles in the country. If you are after a luxury night’s
accommodation you can even get bed and breakfast there.

They are all on much the same stretch of road so you could
visit one, two or all three as you feel inclined.

Brighton

For an interactive map of Brighton click here . . .