The Downs and The Ups with Alex Polizzi - A Rambler's Retreat

Lewes

Type:Walking

The Star, High Street, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5TA

Tel: 01323 870495

Alex Polizzi on The Downs

About

Join Alex Polizzi for one of her favourite walks. This route takes you over the Seven Sisters to the village of East Dean and the Tiger Inn for lunch, returning to Alfriston via Friston Forest.

Itinerary:
On Tuesday 29 September, you are invited to The Star. Enjoy a cream tea on arrival, then take the opportunity to explore the pretty village of Alfriston.

After dinner and a night at The Star, on Wednesday 30 September, Alex and the group will drive to Exceat to discover one of Alex's all-time favourite walks. This predominantly coastal full day circular walk takes you over the stunning Seven Sisters, then down to the pretty village of East Dean for lunch at the Tiger Inn, returning via Friston Forest. Most of the route is along of the South Downs Way; the Downs also have ups, making this quite challenging walking at a steady pace, that should not be attempted by anyone with health issues.

The following morning, on Thursday 1 October, guests will depart.

From £1090 (based on two guests sharing a double room) including two nights accommodation, breakfast each morning, a guided walk with Alex, lunch at The Tiger at East Dean, and Dinner at The Star on both evenings

Book Tickets

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

Opening Times

Season (29 Sept 2026 - 1 Oct 2026)
DayTimes
Tuesday - Thursday00:00 - 00:00

What's Nearby

  1. Drusillas Park

    Make WILD memories and enjoy a great family day out at the award-winning Drusillas Park.…

    1.13 miles away
  2. The English Wine Centre

    The English Wine Centre has a selection of more than 140 English wines available in our…

    1.29 miles away
  3. The Long Man of Wilmington

    See how the Long Man of Wilmington is a striking image on the Sussex hillside. Europe’s…

    1.67 miles away
  1. Seven Sisters Country Park

    Situated in the Sussex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the Seven Sisters…

    2.28 miles away
  2. The Cuckoo Trail

    The Cuckoo Trail is 11 miles long joining three of the district’s towns, Heathfield,…

    2.53 miles away
  3. Bates Green Garden

    The naturalistic garden is spread over a 7-acre site, comprising of 1.5 acres of…

    3.49 miles away
  4. Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail

    Enjoy vistas of bluebells in 23 acres of ancient woodland. Walks and trails through three…

    3.51 miles away
  5. Firle Place

    A Tudor house with Georgian additions in downland park setting. Important English and…

    3.83 miles away
  6. Paradise Park

    From plants to play, Paradise Park has something for all generations of the family to…

    4.44 miles away
  7. Michelham Priory

    Enter through the 14th-century gatehouse and wander the beautiful gardens or tour the…

    4.53 miles away
  8. Knockhatch Adventure Park

    Exciting family rides
    Amazing indoor & outdoor play
    Zoo, Daily Owl Displays & much more!

    5.08 miles away
  9. Motcombe Gardens

    A compact garden with a pond that is the source of the Bourne Stream from which…

    5.27 miles away
  10. Hailsham Pavilion

    Hailsham Pavilion combines a fully restored interior featuring high quality decor…

    5.86 miles away
  11. Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway

    Travel behind the 1/8th scale miniature steam or diesel locomotive for nearly a mile…

    5.87 miles away
  12. Devonshire Park Tennis

    Eastbourne’s oldest park probably dating from around 1873 or 1874 when the Devonshire…

    6.32 miles away
Previous Next