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15 Best Things to Do and See in Bodiam 2026

Last updated: May 31, 2026

Each month we take a look at the most popular attractions and activities in and around Bodiam and here are the latest top 15 things to do according to our visitors in ...

#1

Bodiam Castle

In Bodiam
01580 830 196

Set in the heart of an historic landscape, with spiral staircases, battlements and a portcullis, 14th century Bodiam Castle is one of Britain’s most picturesque and romantic ancient monuments. Windows where arrows were once loosed, a tower that was once a look-out and ruins that were once walked upon by knights; this is a place … more

#2

Hawkhurst Fish Farm

Hawkhurst 2.4 miles from Bodiam
01580 854 702

#3

Playing Fields

Northiam 2.6 miles from Bodiam
01797 253 990

#4

Kent Tackle

Hawkhurst 2.4 miles from Bodiam
01580 754 422

#5

Smugglers Trail 2011

Hawkhurst 2.9 miles from Bodiam

#6

Kent & East Sussex Railway

In Bodiam
01580 765 155

The Kent & East Sussex Railway is the country’s finest example of a rural light railway. The line owes much of its charm to its origin as the world’s first light railway. Originally opened in 1900, the tightly curved line, with steep gradients, is typical of those rural railways that were developed on shoestring budgets … more

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Bodiam Recreation Ground

In Bodiam
01580 765 554

Bodiam Recreation Ground, managed by the local parish council, is a community-focused outdoor space nestled in the picturesque setting of Bodiam. This park is part of a small parish renowned for its scenic beauty, lying between the north bank of the River Rother and the Kent Ditch, in an area designated as an Outstanding Natural … more

#9

St Laurence Church

Hawkhurst 2.9 miles from Bodiam
01580 753 397

#10

St Nicholas Church

Sandhurst 1.1 miles from Bodiam
01580 850 849

#11

Great Dixter

Northiam 2.1 miles from Bodiam
01797 252 878

#12

"Flix & Pix"

Hawkhurst 2.9 miles from Bodiam

#13

St Mary’s Church

Northiam 2.9 miles from Bodiam
01797 253 118

#14

Outdoor Adventure Training

In Bodiam
01580 222 666
07980 905 296

We are a small family business that offer tailor-made water fun, from your basic hire of Sup / Kayaks to open water swimming, activity days, PT sessions. Behind the castle in Bodiam (behind the old cricket pavilion).

#15

St Giles

In Bodiam
01580 830 925

St Giles is a historic church with a complex architectural history, predominantly dating back to the 14th century, though it incorporates elements from the 12th and 13th centuries. Located in a wooded area, the church originally served as a chapelry of Ewhurst. Its architectural features include a distinctive oblong tower with a base that may … more

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