4 miles from Horsmonden Parish

Bayham Abbey makes a fascinating day out on the Kent Sussex border. The impressive ruins include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.

8 miles from Horsmonden Parish

The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.

10 miles from Horsmonden Parish

A small but complete portion of a stone manor house built about 1290. The first floor 'solar' private chamber, with attendant chapel and garderobe, stands over a vaulted undercroft.

10 miles from Horsmonden Parish

An early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep, surviving almost to its original height.

13 miles from Horsmonden Parish

The remains of two megalithic 'dolmen' burial chambers. Impressive Kit's Coty has three uprights and a massive capstone: Little Kit's Coty, alias the Countless Stones, is now a jumble of sarsens.

16 miles from Horsmonden Parish

For a memorable family day out in Sussex visit Battle Abbey, the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. An enjoyable way to discover more about the most famous date in English history.