Hastings Pier is back! If you’re a fan of fun by the sea (who isn’t?), the return of the pier from 2016 is great news! The landmark construction that first opened in 1876 is once again home to merriment for guests of all ages—like summertime movies and vintage holiday markets. But families with young children Hastings Pier: 5 Fun-Filled Family ActivitiesRead More
Holiday Ideas
Rye Bonfire Night 2017
Rye Bonfire and Firework extravaganza Saturday 11th November welcomes the return of the Rye Bonfire, so get your thermals on, grab a toasty hot chocolate a la Knoops, a roast pork bap on the trot from The Ship and light a sparkler as you ooh and ahh at explosions decorating the night sky above the Rye Bonfire Night 2017Read More
Where is Camber Sands?
Offering miles of golden sand with grassy dunes and unspoilt natural beauty, Camber Sands is arguably one of the most idyllic beaches in all of England. Its calm, flat waters make it a haven for kitesurfing enthusiasts, and it’s easy to combine an afternoon on the water with a session zipping along in a buggy on this Where is Camber Sands?Read More
Rye Jazz & Blues Festival 2016
Rye Jazz & Blues Festival 2016 Beside The Sea Holidays are once again proud to be one of the sponsors of this major annual event in the delightful ancient medieval Cinque Port Town of Rye which is taking place from 25th to 29th August. The headline artists for the Rye Jazz & Blues Festival 2016 include Rye Jazz & Blues Festival 2016Read More
Christmas In Rye
Christmas In Rye As the doors of our advent calendars countdown the days until Christmas, it is a magical time to visit the picturesque town of Rye. Dating back to Norman and Saxon times, this stunning medieval gem is at its very best at dusk, when the festive lights are turned on and the cobbled Christmas In RyeRead More
Misty walks and sunset strolls beside the sea
Autumn is a wonderful time to explore on foot, the stunning and contrasting countryside, coast and historic towns and villages of this area. From the flat, coastal plains of Rye Bay, to the rolling hills and orchards of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, get out and enjoy this picture postcard corner of Misty walks and sunset strolls beside the seaRead More
Wild Boar Week 2015
Wild Boar Week 2015 Ask anyone what they know about King Henry VIII, the literally larger than life figure who sat on England’s throne from 1509 to 1547, and they will almost certainly mention the six wives! If challenged for another fact or facts they well may mention his struggle with the Pope over his Wild Boar Week 2015Read More
2015 Rye Arts Festival
Rye Arts Festival 11th-27th Sept 2015 Most small to medium size towns, apart possibly from an annual carnival or fete, have little or no major event in their calendar to unite or inspire the community. Others, if the community is really fortunate, have one major event that stands out every year! The medieval walled town 2015 Rye Arts FestivalRead More
Rye International Jazz Festival 2015
Small Town – Big Event . . . The RYE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL 2015 Few, if any, small towns the size of Rye can boast of a four day and five night event that brings together internationally known “A” list stars alongside, perhaps, lesser known but nonetheless serious and quality practitioners in Rye International Jazz Festival 2015Read More
The great indoors
It wouldn’t be a holiday in the UK without the odd downpour, as much as the newspapers boast about record temperatures on the odd day, the likelihood is there may be a day of two of grey days during your stay, but don’t let this rain on your parade, put a dampener on your mood, The great indoorsRead More
Kino Cinema Rye
Kino Cinema Rye Visits to the Cinema in the “things to do” guide of most summer holiday venues in the UK usually fall under the category of “if it’s raining” or “to amuse the kids”. However if your stay with us in Camber is for more than just a couple of days you really should Kino Cinema RyeRead More
Knoops Fine Hot Chocolate, Rye
Knoops Fine Hot Chocolate, Rye At last hot chocolate has caught up with other beverages with its own specialty Hot Chocolate Shop in England’s finest small medieval town. And surely it was about time too as, since the 1960’s, the British taste for drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and the appreciation of quality beverages has Knoops Fine Hot Chocolate, RyeRead More
