Hastings and Bodiam Castle

Fisherman's cabin at Hastings

After a lazy start we headed back to the coast to Bexhill, Hastings and Rye. Bexhill did not look very inviting, although Duane Eddy was appearing in concert that day, so we continued along the coast to Hastings and stopped in the old waterfront area.  Hastings has a small boat fishing community and the Fishermans museum and Shipwreck museum provided a good (free) historical background.  Rosemary purchased some plaice from one of the many quayside stalls which she cooked later for supper.

Medieval Bodiam Castle 

We decided to stop the night near Rye, but before finding the CL we shopped in Rye and then we visited the NT Bodiam Castle about 10 miles inland. Although the inside is a ruin the exterior is in excellent condition and looks just like a medieval castle should. The wide moat was full of huge carp, including some colourful koi, which gathered by the bridge to be fed by the visitors. In bygone times the castle protected the river trade and provided a spectacular home for a succession of dukes.    

The CL was located at the old dairy just outside Rye. There was a little rain in the evening and its cold.