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“The Norman Invasion: Metrics, Logistics & Flat Pack Castles”

At 11.30 a.m. on Saturday 6th December 2025, retired...

“The Medieval English Traveller From Winchelsea To Beyond”.

On Saturday 29th November 2025, Professor Anthony Bale, the...

Special Winchelsea Cellar Tour for Families

Until now our tours of Winchelsea's famous medieval cellars...

Winchelsea Cellar Tours

Take a guided tour of Winchelsea's remarkable medieval wine...

Winchelsea Town Walk

A guided walk around the historic town of Winchelsea,...

VE Day Celebrations – 80th Anniversary

Join us for a fun filled afternoon & evening...

The 17th Century Warship Anne – A talk

Next year is the 75th anniversary of Winchelsea Museum...

Winchelsea Guided Town Walk & Museum Visit

Enjoy a guided walk around the beautiful town of...

Winchelsea Cellar Tours

From April to October, we will once again be...

That burning summer overhead

The marsh can seem to be a lonely place particularly when invasion looms. Rye Bay has often been in the front line for invasions, and a book - possibly for holiday reading - describes one such time when nerves were on edge, but life went on

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