A small 13th century town carefully planned to replace the port washed away by a great storm in 1287.
Winchelsea remains a peaceful collection of picturesque houses, more a village than a town.
Visitors by train must walk ¾ mile (the last part steeply uphill) to enter through one of the ancient gates.
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www.exploresussex.co.uk Website: East Sussex Community Rail Partnership
Please note that Winchelsea has a limited train service.
Winchelsea Court Hall Museum - 1 mile
The history of Winchelsea and the Cinque Ports. Crafts, models, maps and archaeological finds.
Tel. 01797 226382.
Open*: May-Sep, TWThFS & BH 1030-1200,1400-1700, Sun 1400-1700.
Website: www.winchelseacourthallmuseum.co.uk
A small 13th century town carefully planned to replace the port washed away by a great storm in 1287.
Winchelsea remains a peaceful collection of picturesque houses, more a village than a town.
Visitors by train must walk ¾ mile (the last part steeply uphill) to enter through one of the ancient gates.