Pear Tree Cottage guidebook to the local area.
Swimming
Local sea!
Saltdean Lido. It's an outdoor pool which is heated a little bit.
Indoor heated pool on cliffs in Peacehaven.
Pear Tree cottage is a short walk (20 mins) along the cliffs to the lido for a heated outdoor swim.
Whitecliff's cafe is through the underpass with a bakery section on the cliffs, there are sea creature murals on the walls of the underpass.
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Saltdean Lido
Saltdean Park RoadPear Tree cottage is a short walk (20 mins) along the cliffs to the lido for a heated outdoor swim.
Whitecliff's cafe is through the underpass with a bakery section on the cliffs, there are sea creature murals on the walls of the underpass.
City/town information
Brighton is a great city to explore, you can reach it from Pear Tree cottage via bus (20 mins), cycle or walk (6 miles). There's so much to do there, you can ride the Volks railway along the seafront, (park at Marina for free for 4 hours and catch the train from Black Rock station, a short walk from Marina, drops you at Brighton Pier) explore the pier, take a Zip wire ride, explore the quirky Upside Down House, visit Brighton Pavilion, I360 for amazing views over the city and sea, Sealife centre, Brighton Toy and Model Museum, indoor glow in the dark crazy golf at Globalls, outdoor crazy golf at Jungle Rumble, 10 pin bowling at the Marina, the North laines for quirky shops.
For theatre there is Brighton open air theatre, Lantern Theatre and Theatre Royal. For cinemas there is cineworld at the marina or the Duke of York Picturehouse, Britain's oldest cinema with the iconic pair of legs on the top of the building. There is the Corn Exchange, Brighton Dome, Concorde and Brighton Centre for gigs and other events as well as numerous pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants. We'd recommend checking out the Busby and Wilds pub/restaurant in Kemptown, owned and run by friends of ours, plus they were in the top 20 restaurants for Brighton 2020. Iydea veggie take away in the laines is another favourite of ours along with Grubbs burgers!
Lots of great street art around Brighton and currently there is a David Bowie exhibition on at the Brighton Museum & Gallery until January 2022.
There's a Go Karting track 20 mins outside Brighton off the A23.
Phileas Fogg's World of Adventures escape rooms.
There are many more events in Brighton throughout the year, here's a few:
In May and December there is the Brighton Festival and Artist open houses, numerous theatre and music events linked to the festival and the children's parade. Also the Great Escape Music festival.
June is the classic car run and Brighton half marathon.
Early August is Pride and the speed trials on Madeira Drive.
September is the VW run.
November is the Veteran car run, a chance to see some very old classic vehicles.
December 21st is the Burning of the Clocks parade through Brighton and the Ice Skating Rink is outside Brighton Pavilion.
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Brighton
Brighton is a great city to explore, you can reach it from Pear Tree cottage via bus (20 mins), cycle or walk (6 miles). There's so much to do there, you can ride the Volks railway along the seafront, (park at Marina for free for 4 hours and catch the train from Black Rock station, a short walk from Marina, drops you at Brighton Pier) explore the pier, take a Zip wire ride, explore the quirky Upside Down House, visit Brighton Pavilion, I360 for amazing views over the city and sea, Sealife centre, Brighton Toy and Model Museum, indoor glow in the dark crazy golf at Globalls, outdoor crazy golf at Jungle Rumble, 10 pin bowling at the Marina, the North laines for quirky shops.
For theatre there is Brighton open air theatre, Lantern Theatre and Theatre Royal. For cinemas there is cineworld at the marina or the Duke of York Picturehouse, Britain's oldest cinema with the iconic pair of legs on the top of the building. There is the Corn Exchange, Brighton Dome, Concorde and Brighton Centre for gigs and other events as well as numerous pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants. We'd recommend checking out the Busby and Wilds pub/restaurant in Kemptown, owned and run by friends of ours, plus they were in the top 20 restaurants for Brighton 2020. Iydea veggie take away in the laines is another favourite of ours along with Grubbs burgers!
Lots of great street art around Brighton and currently there is a David Bowie exhibition on at the Brighton Museum & Gallery until January 2022.
There's a Go Karting track 20 mins outside Brighton off the A23.
Phileas Fogg's World of Adventures escape rooms.
There are many more events in Brighton throughout the year, here's a few:
In May and December there is the Brighton Festival and Artist open houses, numerous theatre and music events linked to the festival and the children's parade. Also the Great Escape Music festival.
June is the classic car run and Brighton half marathon.
Early August is Pride and the speed trials on Madeira Drive.
September is the VW run.
November is the Veteran car run, a chance to see some very old classic vehicles.
December 21st is the Burning of the Clocks parade through Brighton and the Ice Skating Rink is outside Brighton Pavilion.
About an hour from the cottage, Chichester is a cathedral city with links to the Roman period. There are walks around Chichester harbour and canal, with numerous attractions nearby.
Racton Ruin, positioned on a hill with views over Chichester and to the Isle of Wight.
Fishbourne Roman Palace.
Kingley Vale with some of the oldest yew trees in Britain.
Weald and Downland Living museum.
West Dean Gardens (RHS linked garden).
Chichester water sports and aqua park.
'Flip Out' trampoline park.
Pallant House Gallery.
The Novium museum. Roman bath complex on the ground floor.
Tangmere Military & Aviation Museum.
South Downs Planetarium & Science Centre.
Bosham Quay nearby.
West Wittering - sandy beach.
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Chichester
About an hour from the cottage, Chichester is a cathedral city with links to the Roman period. There are walks around Chichester harbour and canal, with numerous attractions nearby.
Racton Ruin, positioned on a hill with views over Chichester and to the Isle of Wight.
Fishbourne Roman Palace.
Kingley Vale with some of the oldest yew trees in Britain.
Weald and Downland Living museum.
West Dean Gardens (RHS linked garden).
Chichester water sports and aqua park.
'Flip Out' trampoline park.
Pallant House Gallery.
The Novium museum. Roman bath complex on the ground floor.
Tangmere Military & Aviation Museum.
South Downs Planetarium & Science Centre.
Bosham Quay nearby.
West Wittering - sandy beach.
Food scene
A great place for a drink or a meal on the cliffs, overlooking the sea.
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The Smugglers Rest
South Coast RoadA great place for a drink or a meal on the cliffs, overlooking the sea.
Maloncho
363 S Coast RdCurry House for take away and restaurant in Telscombe Cliffs.
Thai Elephant Two
379 S Coast RdThai Elephant Restaurant and take away, Telscombe Cliffs.
Central Fish Shop
363 South Coast RoadFish and chip shop at the end of our road. They only accept cash!
A vegan diner within walking distance of the cottage, along the cliffs.
Road Shack Vegan Diner Peacehaven
145 S Coast RdA vegan diner within walking distance of the cottage, along the cliffs.
A great pub and restaurant in Kemptown, Brighton, owned and run by friends of mine from North Devon, they are also in the top 20 restaurants in Brighton, so well worth a visit. (Booking recommended.)
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Busby and Wilds
9 Rock StA great pub and restaurant in Kemptown, Brighton, owned and run by friends of mine from North Devon, they are also in the top 20 restaurants in Brighton, so well worth a visit. (Booking recommended.)
You can walk over the Downs to this 14th Century pub from Pear Tree cottage. It takes about 2 hours each way, 6.2 miles away.
Sometimes up the road from the pub towards the Downs there is a pop up Pizza place in the farm yard.
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The Juggs
The StreetYou can walk over the Downs to this 14th Century pub from Pear Tree cottage. It takes about 2 hours each way, 6.2 miles away.
Sometimes up the road from the pub towards the Downs there is a pop up Pizza place in the farm yard.
You can walk over the downs to this pub in Rodmell with beer garden, it takes about 1 hr 15 mins each way, 3.7 miles.
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The Abergavenny Arms
Newhaven RoadYou can walk over the downs to this pub in Rodmell with beer garden, it takes about 1 hr 15 mins each way, 3.7 miles.
You could book yourself a cooking lesson in Brighton and have a go at making Mexican Street Food, Spanish Tacos, etc.
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Brighton Cycle Hire
You could book yourself a cooking lesson in Brighton and have a go at making Mexican Street Food, Spanish Tacos, etc.
Nearby towns and villages
You can walk or cycle along the cliff top or undercliff path to Rottingdean from Pear Tree Cottage. There is a beach, Kipling Gardens, Beacon Hill nature reserve and Rottingdean Windmill.
At the windmill on Saturdays and Sundays in May/June 2021 there is an Art exhibition, on some Sunday afternoons you can visit inside the windmill.
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Rottingdean
You can walk or cycle along the cliff top or undercliff path to Rottingdean from Pear Tree Cottage. There is a beach, Kipling Gardens, Beacon Hill nature reserve and Rottingdean Windmill.
At the windmill on Saturdays and Sundays in May/June 2021 there is an Art exhibition, on some Sunday afternoons you can visit inside the windmill.
Located 17 miles away, besides the beach and pier, there is the Connaught Theatre & Cinema, Pavilion Theatre and Assembly Hall Complex. There's an observation wheel, Splashpoint leisure centre and Highdown vineyard.
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Worthing
Located 17 miles away, besides the beach and pier, there is the Connaught Theatre & Cinema, Pavilion Theatre and Assembly Hall Complex. There's an observation wheel, Splashpoint leisure centre and Highdown vineyard.
We're close to the historic town of Lewes (20 mins drive) where there is a castle and the famous bonfire celebrations are held each year. There is Monks House, Southover Grange gardens, Anne of Cleves House and Pells outdoor pool.
Near here is Glyndebourne theatre for opera, Charleston and Middle Farm.
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Lewes
We're close to the historic town of Lewes (20 mins drive) where there is a castle and the famous bonfire celebrations are held each year. There is Monks House, Southover Grange gardens, Anne of Cleves House and Pells outdoor pool.
Near here is Glyndebourne theatre for opera, Charleston and Middle Farm.
A quaint little village with walks by the river, places to eat and drink.
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Alfriston
A quaint little village with walks by the river, places to eat and drink.
Just a bus ride away or 40 mins drive, besides the beach and pier there is a large 35 metre tall wheel there for 2021 called the 'Eastbourne Eye' and the Ninja Warrior venue.
Several theatres: Congress Theatre, Eastbourne Theatre, Devonshire Park theatre and Royal Hippodrome.
Towner Art gallery.
You can even watch International tennis at Devonshire Park lawn club.
Speedway races.
Miniature Railway.
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Eastbourne
Just a bus ride away or 40 mins drive, besides the beach and pier there is a large 35 metre tall wheel there for 2021 called the 'Eastbourne Eye' and the Ninja Warrior venue.
Several theatres: Congress Theatre, Eastbourne Theatre, Devonshire Park theatre and Royal Hippodrome.
Towner Art gallery.
You can even watch International tennis at Devonshire Park lawn club.
Speedway races.
Miniature Railway.
Lovely village with a Castle, WWT Wetland centre, Swanbourne boating lake and Black Rabbit pub for a drink and meal by the river. Great for canoeing or paddleboarding if you have equipment.
Amberley Museum nearby too.
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Arundel
Lovely village with a Castle, WWT Wetland centre, Swanbourne boating lake and Black Rabbit pub for a drink and meal by the river. Great for canoeing or paddleboarding if you have equipment.
Amberley Museum nearby too.
Saltdean is the next village along the coast from the cottage. You can walk to Saltdean along the coast path on the cliff, or over Telscombe Tye, or via the South Downs. There are Brighton bikes (like the Boris bikes) you can hire by Saltdean Lido to cycle into Brighton. There is the lido for swimming, murals in the underpass from the lido to the sea. White Cliffs cafe and Crocodile cafe.
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Saltdean
Saltdean is the next village along the coast from the cottage. You can walk to Saltdean along the coast path on the cliff, or over Telscombe Tye, or via the South Downs. There are Brighton bikes (like the Boris bikes) you can hire by Saltdean Lido to cycle into Brighton. There is the lido for swimming, murals in the underpass from the lido to the sea. White Cliffs cafe and Crocodile cafe.
Outdoor water sports
If your keen to do some outdoor water based activities, Cuckmere Haven is one of your nearest places to Pear Tree Cottage. At Buzz active you can try Paddle boarding, Dinghy sailing, Wind Surfing, Kayaking and Canoeing.
Buzz Active Cuckmere
If your keen to do some outdoor water based activities, Cuckmere Haven is one of your nearest places to Pear Tree Cottage. At Buzz active you can try Paddle boarding, Dinghy sailing, Wind Surfing, Kayaking and Canoeing.
Boat trips to Seven Sisters, River Ouse, etc. Try Wake Surfing, Wake Boarding, Water Skiing or Big Sofa rides.
Maverick Boat Adventures W Quay, Newhaven BN9 9BY
West QuayBoat trips to Seven Sisters, River Ouse, etc. Try Wake Surfing, Wake Boarding, Water Skiing or Big Sofa rides.
Tourist attractions and sight seeing
Great place to see some animals, especially for kids, loads to see and do with small rides, splash park, dinosaurs and more! 30 min drive from the cottage.
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Drusillas Park
Alfriston RoadGreat place to see some animals, especially for kids, loads to see and do with small rides, splash park, dinosaurs and more! 30 min drive from the cottage.
Steam train ride through the Sussex countryside. Close to Sheffield Park (National Trust) and famous for it's Bluebells when in Season. (Mid April - late May).
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Bluebell Railway
Sheffield ParkSteam train ride through the Sussex countryside. Close to Sheffield Park (National Trust) and famous for it's Bluebells when in Season. (Mid April - late May).
Weald & Downland Living Museum
Town LaneA chance to see what life was like years ago.
Great place to take kids, animals, pony rides and other activities. Within 35 mins drive of the cottage.
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Blackberry Farm
Great place to take kids, animals, pony rides and other activities. Within 35 mins drive of the cottage.
Nature centre, walks, walled garden, cafe, little animal section (cheap to enter) and Go Ape for the more active person. 45 min drive from the cottage.
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Tilgate Park
Tilgate DriveNature centre, walks, walled garden, cafe, little animal section (cheap to enter) and Go Ape for the more active person. 45 min drive from the cottage.
Travel back in time and explore how life was in Sussex, narrow-gauge railway, historic buses, etc.
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Amberley Muzej
New Barn RoadTravel back in time and explore how life was in Sussex, narrow-gauge railway, historic buses, etc.
Visit this Tudor house with the country's largest medieval water filled moat and 14th Century medieval gatehouse.
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Michelham Priory
Visit this Tudor house with the country's largest medieval water filled moat and 14th Century medieval gatehouse.
Look for Gruffalo sculptures in the forest, walking and cycling trails, Go Ape and Horse Riding. 1 hr 20 min drive from the cottage.
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Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadLook for Gruffalo sculptures in the forest, walking and cycling trails, Go Ape and Horse Riding. 1 hr 20 min drive from the cottage.
Home of Winnie the Pooh in Ashdown Forest, play pooh sticks on pooh bridge and visit the Pooh Corner shop and Milne Museum which tells you more about A.A.Milne, Christopher Robin,, Pooh Bear and friends.
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Hartfield
Home of Winnie the Pooh in Ashdown Forest, play pooh sticks on pooh bridge and visit the Pooh Corner shop and Milne Museum which tells you more about A.A.Milne, Christopher Robin,, Pooh Bear and friends.
Great place to go to see and experience Butterflies up close.
Butterfly Gardens @ Middleton Common Farm
Middleton Common LaneGreat place to go to see and experience Butterflies up close.
Leisure centre
Leisure centre were you can go climbing or swimming. It's a clip and climb so no belaying needed! Two water slides available in the pool.
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The Triangle
Triangle WayLeisure centre were you can go climbing or swimming. It's a clip and climb so no belaying needed! Two water slides available in the pool.