Hoathly

The village of East Hoathly along with its smaller neighbour Halland are located in the pretty county of East Sussex and often referred to as East Hoathly with Halland due to the proximity of one to the other. Both villages are rich in history and were mentioned in the Domesday Book; East Hoathly is also a designated conservation area with many listed buildings including the house of Thomas Turner, the famous Georgian diarist, the 13^th century Kings Head Pub and the Grade II listed Parish Church with its 15^th century tower. The area is renowned for its diverse wildlife, flora and fauna and is home to unique orchids and rare butterflies.

There are pubs and amenities in the villages of East Hoathly and Halland, with other larger towns and villages in the area offering further choices. A place of particular interest here that attracts nature lovers and archaeologists is Moat Wood; it is thought to have been an outpost hunting lodge in earlier times and home to black adders and nightingales. Visitors to the villages who come in early November will find a loud, colourful celebration as the bonfire society holds a huge bonfire and villagers dress in an array of costumes.