The Wadhurst Reception

We did it...again!

What a fantastic party! It was a real pleasure to see all you guys live it up and boogie down.

Pictures are below, and also here! Please let us know if you have any you'd like to post. We have plenty of space.


Location

Please note that the Castle is NOT in Lewes, as the post box address might lead you to believe! The address of the castle is:

Wadhurst Castle
Wadhurst
East Sussex
TN5 6DA

Directions

By train: Wadhurst Station is on a Main Line route from London Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge - journey time approx. 1 hour. The last direct train is at 21:20, and the last train of the evening is at 22:29. The castle is a twenty minute walk from the station. See below for local taxi firm numbers.

By car: Accessible from the A2 out of London, the M25 (exit Jnc. 5) on to the A21 to Lamberhurst and then the B2100 to Wadhurst. If you have a few drinks at the reception, you are welcome to leave your car at the castle, provided that you pick it up the next day by 10am.

Local taxi firms:

Wadhurst Village Cab Co
01892 785711
Southern Counties
01892 782752
Ticehurst Cabs
01580 200180
Streamline Taxis
01892 511911
Walkers Cars
01892 522522
Crown Cars
01892 541188

If you plan on being picked up from the reception by a taxi, please book this in advance, as there are only a few cabs serving the area.

Accommodation

Here are the some options we found near Wadhurst:

Camping

(That's the spirit !)

Cedar Gables Camping

'Lovely friendly little site', according to the reviews. The other side of Bewel water (spikey blue thing on the map) from the castle. £8 a night. 5 miles from the castle

If you camp, you can get changed / shower / do your lippy at the Wadhurst conference center, where we have all the rooms. Then it is walking distance to the castle.

Camping location map

B&Bs

Firtree Cottage

Firtree Cottage Bed and Breakfast is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the cusp of the Garden of England and the Sussex Weald. Easy access to Wadhurst railway station with direct trains to London Charing Cross and the Royal Spa Town of Tunbridge Wells. The award winning Old Vine public house is a 5 minute stroll up the road. Prices are from just £50 for a twin room. Two miles from castle.

Little Tidebrook Farm

Little Tidebrook Farm is a beautiful converted granary set in a pretty rural location in the sleepy hamlet of Tidebrook. There is a a large traditional garden, and 40 acres of grassland farm, where you are welcome to walk. Rooms from £50 per room per night for two people - breakfast included. Two miles from castle.

The Old Parsonage Country House

Voted best Bed and Breakfast in south-east England. Magnificent Georgian Country House. Large sunny conservatory overlooking secluded garden. Prices from £75, including breakfast. Three miles from castle.

View more B&Bs near Wadhurst.

Hotels

The George Hotel

This hotel has 12 rooms, all of which are available (they only have 8 at the moment but will have 12 in september). The bar will stay open late but the hotel doesn't have a 24 hr reception. There is a minimum two night stay. Fourteen miles from castle.

Ramada Tunbridge Wells

Complete with the charm and elegance of its Georgian heyday, Royal Tunbridge Wells plays host to a luxurious health spa resort combined with the legendary healing powers of its natural spring water. Bedrooms including suites, executive and superior rooms at Ramada Tunbridge Wells have been refurbished to a contemporary modern style. It's not glamorous, but it does have rooms left! 11 miles from castle.