South East England Development Agency (SEEDA)

Tourism is a major mainstay of the rural economy

The countryside has many attractions for visitors. Small rural towns, rural pubs, restuarants, seaside resorts, heritage sites and famous gardens are all there to welcome you.

The web sites below provide a wealth of information:

• Tourism South East - the official tourist board for the South East Region
  www.visitsoutheastengland.com
• Countryside Agency
  Information on visiting the countryside and maps of 'rights of way'
  www.countryside.gov.uk
• National Trust
  Information on the National Trust properties
  www.nationaltrust.org.uk
• English Heritage
  Information on English Heritage properties 'Spring openings and advice'
  www.english-heritage.org.uk
• English Tourism Council
  Information for the whole of England
  www.englishtourism.org.uk
• British Horse Society
  Information on horse riding
  www.bhs.org.uk
• CTC
  Information on cycling
  www.ctc.org.uk

Information on Walking

• From the Ramblers Association:
  www.ramblers.org.uk
• From the Institute of Public Rights of Way:
  Gives information by county
  www.iprow.co.uk
• Information on National Trails:
  Four national trails cross the region -
  - The Thames Path
  - The North Downs Way
  - The South Downs Way
  - The Ridgeway
  www.nationaltrails.gov.uk
• Information on Regional Trails:
  For information on walking (including long-distance paths) in East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex:
  www.southeastwalks.com

Information on forestry sites; bird reserves and waterways:

• From the Forestry Commission:
  www.forestry.gov.uk/recreation
• From the RSPB:
  www.rspb.org.uk
• From British Waterways:
  www.britishwaterways.co.uk