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Travel
Explore the South of England
with The Freebird Club
From Devon to East Sussex our hosts are ready to lead you in one of the most attractive parts of England.
Read the suggestions from hosts Catherine and Sara, on local attractions and ?must sees?.
"The Gnome Reserve, West
Putford, Holsworthy. It?s
something completely
different! "
Catherine Scott , (East Sussex)
What are your top three
?must see? things?
Coastal Currents
(coastalcurrents.org.uk), is a
fantastic open arts exhibition which
takes place between the 2nd and
the 10th September in Saint
Leonard. It incorporates galleries,
studios, private houses and even
beach huts.
We have many different music
events over the summer months.
Our choirs come together for the
?concert in the park? event and in
Haldon, a small coastal village in
South Devon between Teignmouth
and Torquay, the 28th Classic Music
Festival takes place from 22nd to
25th June at St. Peter?s Church.
I suggest a visit to the Smugglers
Adventure in St Clements Caves. It
tells the story of smuggling in a very
interactive way. You can access this
attraction via the original West Hill
funicular railway which opened in
1891.
Where do you recommend for a
traditional English afternoon
tea?
Ashley Manor (outside Battle) is in a
wonderful setting with beautiful
grounds. The Orangery is the
perfect spot to enjoy a cream tea.
Tell us about something that?s
not on the usual tourist trail?
Hastings bonfire is a big winter
event which will take place on
Saturday 14th October 2017, with
parades, music and dancing in the
streets. The day ends with a
fantastic pyrotechnic display.
Burton St Leonard?s has wonderful
architecture and like all of Hastings
and St Leonard?s is steeped in
history.
Sara Lawes, (Devon)
What are your top three
?must see? things?
The coast, with its long sandy
beaches and great surfing.
Darlington Crystal at Great
Torrington.
Clovelly Court Gardens.
Where do you recommend for a
traditional English afternoon
tea?
The Hidder Treasure Tea Room in
Exeter, it offers delicious traditional
scones with homemade jam, to not
mention the fascinating location.
Tell us about something that?s
not on the usual tourist trail?
The Gnome Reserve, West Putford,
Holsworthy. It?s something
completely different!