Antoney Colley

The remains of Antoney Colley sit just outside Bexhill-on-Sea, a quiet Sussex spot that most visitors walk straight past without noticing. What you're looking at is an iron-age fort - the kind of place where ancient Britons once held their ground, long before the Romans turned up to complicate things. The earthworks are still visible if you know what to look for: a series of defensive ditches and banks that tell you this wasn't just a casual settlement. Someone spent serious effort fortifying this place.

It's the sort of site that works best for history enthusiasts and walkers who enjoy piecing together a landscape's story. You won't find much in the way of interpretation boards or visitor facilities - this is archaeology in its raw state, which means you either find it brilliant or a bit underwhelming depending on your mood. Twenty minutes here, or an hour if you're the type to sit and imagine the Iron Age happening around you.

The real value is in pairing it with a holiday at one of the nearby parks - Park Holidays UK is less than a mile away, and Combe Haven Holiday Park sits at 1.7 miles. It's the kind of detour that costs you nothing and adds a layer of texture to a coastal break. Bexhill itself offers the usual seaside amenities, but this place is about understanding what came before the pebbles and the pier.