History Break at The George in Rye, East Sussex

In the heart of a man or a woman."

Willa Cather, 1937-1947

If you are a history lover (and there are few better places to indulge your interest than in East Sussex), the most enjoyable thing of all is to discover the past than with an expert guide. We are delighted to be partnering with Peter Pyemont, a retired history teacher who has caught the attention of David Dimbleby:

"Peter Pyemont's talent is bringing history alive. He is an imaginative story teller who draws his audiences into the dreams of the past - the perfect guide."

With the choice to stay either one or two nights, Peter will be your personal host on a discovery of The Battle of Hastings and/or Bodiam Castle, combined with luxury accommodation, breakfast and dinner at The George in Rye and plenty of time to discover the town's shops, restaurants and cobbled lanes.

Our Midweek package (2 nights' stay in a Superior or Luxury bedroom) can be combined with one or two of the suggested programmes below:

9.30am: After breakfast, presentation in The George in Rye to set the scene

10am: Drive to Pevensey where William the Conqueror's force landed. Proceed to Battle

11.30am: Tour round the battle-field with a personal commentary from your host. Finish in the museum and visitor centre

1.15pm: Lunch in a local historic pub

2.00pm: Drive back to the hotel for afternoon enjoying Rye

Option to take dinner at The George in Rye

9.30am: After breakfast, introductory presentation in The George in Rye

10am: Drive to Bodiam Castle

10.30am: Personal tour of the castle from Peter

12.45pm: Embark on the history Kent and East Sussex railway to Northiam

1.00pm: Lunch in historic pub in Northiam

2.30pm: Arrive back at The George in Rye

1.45pm: Visit the site, virtually unknown, of a subsequent form of defence
2.30pm: Return to the hotel

The costs for the History Tours are £40-45 per day, and payable directly to Peter Pyemont.
This can be included in the costs of our normal Midweek package.
Please call Reception on 01797 222 114.