Winchelsea

History in grids and squares

Once one of England’s most thriving ports, now landlocked, Winchelsea was planned as a medieval new town, set on a hill and constructed in a chequer pattern with hidden vaults beneath. Today there’s a sense of calm, order and quietness preserved in its streets and buildings, and of intrigue when touring its labyrinth of underground cellars.

Find out more below about the history of Winchelsea, things to do in Winchelsea, what's on in Winchelsea, where to stay in Winchelsea and where to eat in Winchelsea.