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Late 14th Century church with axial tower, north and south aisles and short nave, very little altered from the original church built by Sir William De Etchyngham who died in 1389. His memorial brass is in pride of place in front of the altar. The tower has a rare 14th C. weather vane on top, depicting the arms of the De Etchingham family. There is one bell. 14th C. south porch and 13th C. font, which may pre-date the church, as a chapel stood on the site previously. Originally the De Etchingham's manor stood nearby (probably under the railway station) and traces of the moat can still be discerned in the churchyard. Lower part of the rood screen is original, as are the medieval encaustic floor tiles. There was once a chantry chapel or sacristy on the north side of the chancel, which is now gone, although a piscina and blocked door can still be seen. The choir stalls date from about 1375, and retain the original misericords, with matching designs on north and south sides. A series of vigorous carvings show dolphins, keys, lady's heads and a fox preaching to geese. The stalls are raised slightly on a stone platform. There is a fine triple sedilia on the south side of the chancel with the usual piscina. The chancel floor has several wonderful brasses - Sir William shown in armour with feet on a lion. His head and the escutcheons are missing. West of this is a fine triple canopied brass to Sir William's son - also William, his wife Joan and son Thomas, who died in 1444. The brasses were made in London. The church was carefully restored by William Slater around 1856, but by the early 20th C. the tower was in a perilous state, the inherent design of a central tower was always difficult, and subsidence had occurred. It was found there were virtually no foundations! In 1938 tower underpinning and tie-bars were used to stabilise the tower and walls. In 2000 the church was badly flooded as it stands near the Rother and Dudwell rivers. Water reached up to the base of the communion rail. Luckily insurance paid for much of the clean up and restoration.

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The Hog's Back Hotel & Spa Farnham

3 out of 5

Price was $868, price is now $754 per person

$754

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May 13 - May 17

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to London (LGW)

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Farnham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Aldershot Lido and Waverley Abbey are located nearby.

Warren wood Country Park

5 out of 5

Price was $1,160, price is now $972 per person

$972

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May 13 - May 17

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to London (LGW)

Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Pevensey. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Hailsham Pavilion and Shinewater Park are located nearby.

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

4 out of 5

Price was $1,204, price is now $1,066 per person

$1,066

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May 13 - May 17

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to London (LGW)

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Forest Row. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Ashdown Forest and Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club are located nearby.

Nutfield Priory Hotel And Spa

4 out of 5

Price was $1,050, price is now $957 per person

$957

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May 13 - May 17

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to London (LGW)

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Redhill. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Ride the Hill Mountainboard Centre and Priory Events are located nearby.

Village Hotel Maidstone

3.5 out of 5

Price was $847, price is now $787 per person

$787

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May 13 - May 17

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to London (LGW)

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Maidstone. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Leeds Castle and Cobtree Manor Park are located nearby.

Sofitel London Gatwick

4 out of 5

Price was $932, price is now $876 per person

$876

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May 13 - May 17

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to London (LGW)

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatwick. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Archway Theatre and TeamSport Karting Crawley are located nearby.

Holiday Inn Maidstone-Sevenoaks by IHG

3.5 out of 5

Price was $807, price is now $762 per person

$762

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May 13 - May 17

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to London (LGW)

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sevenoaks. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Brands Hatch Circuit and West Malling Golf Club are located nearby.

The White Horse

5 out of 5

Price was $2,037, price is now $1,930 per person

$1,930

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Mar 26 - Mar 30

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New York (JFK) to London (LGW)

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chichester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Goodwood Motor Circuit and West Dean Gardens are located nearby.