Tommy Memorial

The Tommy Memorial sits just outside Bexhill-on-Sea, a modest but moving tribute that catches most visitors by surprise. It's a stone monument dedicated to the soldiers of World War One, and the setting - surrounded by the Sussex countryside - gives it proper weight. The memorial itself is straightforward, no fancy stonework, just the kind of thing you'd find in villages across southern England. You won't need more than twenty minutes here, but the quiet spot makes it worth lingering a bit longer, especially if you're walking the local lanes.

History enthusiasts will get the most from a visit, particularly anyone interested in WWI heritage. There's something about standing at these memorials that hits differently than reading about the war in books - the names, the dates, the sheer number of them. It's the sort of place that makes you think about what this corner of England went through.

If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Park Holidays UK is only 1.4 miles away, or Combe Haven if you fancy slightly more space - it's an easy detour during a morning walk. Bexhill itself has the seafront and the De La Warr Pavilion if you want something else to do. The memorial works best as part of a broader explore of the area rather than a standalone visit, but it's absolutely worth finding if you're staying locally. No hassle getting there, no entry fees to worry about.