Renowned throughout the world as the birthplace of England, 1066 Country is an area of 350 square miles situated on the beautiful Sussex coast. The region takes its name from the momentous date in English History, the Battle of Hastings, when William the conqueror and his norman armies defeated the Saxon King Harold in 1066 A.D. Bexhill-on-Sea. the birthplace of British Motor Racing and home of the famous De La Warr Pavillion. This unique building is a major centre for contemporary art, architecture and live performance in the South East. http://www.dlwp.com Nestling in the Old Town Manor Gardens you will find the Museum of Costume and Social History with Fascinating displays dating from the mid 18th century. Bexhill Museum is home to displays from Dinosaurs to the Giant Crab of Japan. The Motor Racing Heritage is dramatically featured at the Sackville and Cooden Beach Gallery. Herstmonceux Castle dating back to 1441 the former home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory houses a domed telescope and Science Centre surrounded by beautiful Elizabethan gardens and wonderful walks. Pevensey Castle dating back to the 4th Century. The beautiful town of Battle, so appropriately named, is built around Battle Abbey which was erected on the site of the famous battle of 1066. You can experience an audio tour of the site,and see the spot where King Harold fell. Hastings the heart of the region's fishing industry has the largest fleet of beach launched boats in Europe today. Visit the Shipwreck Heritage Centre and Underwater World and the Fishermans Museum. Perched on a sandstone hill, overlooking the Romney Marshes, the picturesque town of Rye was once surrounded by sea. Over hundreds of Years the sea has receded but Rye still retains a harbour and its maritime connections.