Beaches

In the Rother Area we are very lucky to have some of the most picturesque coastal landscapes in the region. With beaches stretching from Norman’s Bay to Camber Sands, there is around 15 miles of coastline.

From the peace and tranquillity of Normans Bay, Cooden Beach and Winchelsea, to the high-season bustle of Bexhill and vibrant activities at Camber, everyone can access and enjoy a seaside to suit all tastes. Camber, Bexhill, Norman’s Bay and Cooden are all seaside award-winning beaches.

So, for a refreshing way to get active in the ‘great outdoors’ and to soak up the sea air, why not visit these scenic locations right on our doorstep?

Parks and open spaces

Rother is a largely rural area with significant areas of countryside and open spaces to enjoy for recreational purposes. Below you can find details on the range of Rother District Council managed spaces, along with other open spaces such as Bedgebury Forest and Bewl Water.

Barrack Hall Park Belle Hill, Bexhill-on-sea.

Limited car parking, allotments, play area, open space, basketball goal.

Broad Oak Park Broad Oak Lane, Bexhill-on-sea.

Car parking, toilets, allotments, open space, woodland, horse rides.

Darvel Down Netherfield

On-road car parking, play area, basketball goal, open space.

Egerton Park Egerton road, Bexhill-on-sea.

Car parking, toilets, play area, bowls, five-a-side football, tennis, putting, open space, boating lake, model yacht pond.

Galley Hill East Parade, Bexhill-on-sea.

Car parking, play area, basketball goal, skateboard/bmx ramps, open space.

Little Common recreation ground Green Lane, Bexhill-on-sea.

Car parking, toilets, play area, cricket, football, tennis, open space, woodland.

Marley Lane open space Coronation Gardens, Battle

On-road car parking, play area, basketball goal, five-a-side football, open space.

Mason's Field Mason road, Rye

On-road car parking, play area, basketball goal, five-a-side football, open space.

Polegrove recreation ground Brockley road, Bexhill-on-sea.

On-road car parking, toilets, bowls, cricket, football, open space.

Seabourne road recreation ground Seabourne road, Bexhill-on-sea.

On-road car parking, play area, basketball goal, open space.

Sidley recreation ground Canada Way, Bexhill-on-sea.

On-road car parking, play area, basketball goal, bmx track, bowls, football, open space, woodland.

The Down Down road, Bexhill-on-sea.

On-road car parking, play area, basketball goal, cricket, football, open space, woodland, horse rides.

The Salts Fishmarket road, Rye.

Car parking, toilets, play area, bowls, cricket, football, putting, open space.

Forestry and nature reserves

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest

On the North West side of Rother are the beautiful outdoors sites of Bedgebury Pinetum and Forest. Bedgebury has something for everyone and offers adventurous play opportunities for young people and all ages. Open every day, Bedgebury is the perfect place for healthy outdoor exercise.  The National Pinetum offers beautiful walks amongst the conifers.  Bedgebury Forest features family cycling, mountain-biking, Go Ape, riding, walking, adventure play for all ages and abilities. The Visitor Centre has a bike shop, refreshments and showers. For more information visit the Bedgebury Forest website.

Bewl Water

There’s always plenty to do at Bewl Water. The largest lake in the south east offers waterside walks, rides and cycling routes, watersports, boat trips, children’s adventure playground, visitor centre and gift shop.

Bewl Water reservoir is the largest stretch of open water in south east England. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, in the heart of the High Weald on the Kent and Sussex border, the reservoir is host to a huge variety of wildlife and one of the region’s most popular attractions.

Contact: Bewl Water Reservoir, Nr Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. TN3 8JH Telephone: 01892 890661 For more details on all activities available at Bewl Water visit the Bewl Water website.

Hastings Country Park

While named Hastings Country Park, this park area spreads into Fairlight in Rother. Hastings Country Park has over 660 acres of ancient woodland, heathland and grassland together with 5 kilometres of dramatic cliffs and coastline.

For further information and details about Hastings Country Park, please visit the website: http://www.wildhastings.org.uk/reserves/hcp.aspx  

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is a mosaic of habitats beside the sea with shingle, saltmarsh, sand dunes, rivers, pits, grazing marsh, reedbeds and farmland - full of wildlife for you to discover.
The Nature Reserve is varied and dynamic, so you can discover and enjoy a wide range of species at all times of the year. We hold regular events to introduce you to some of our very best wildlife experiences.

Please visit the following websites for further information: www.RXwildlife.org.uk and http://www.wildrye.info