Bohemia Ice House and Cream Tea Path Walk

Early 19th century Ice House, plus this year a walk around the estate to look at other surviving features.

This year, a Cream Tea Path walk (about an hour / 2 miles) will go round the estate, including part of the original path, which went to Hollington Church-in-the-Wood or Crowhurst Church.  It was popular from about 1770 to 1837, and on the way home people stopped at Bohemia farmhouse for a cream tea.  People are encouraged to wear period costume (think Poldark / Jane Austen), and can have a cream tea at Horntye Park Sports Complex, but you must book in advance for the cream tea (tel. 01424-444277).
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A chance to look inside a small ice house, Grade II listed, part of a country gentlemans' estate, preserved within a mile of the modern town centre.  Due to its size, only one person can look inside at a time, except that a child must be accompanied by a responsible adult, due to the drop beyond the horizontal rail.  A torch is provided for people to look around the roof, walls and floor.

Opening TimesSunday 22 September: 1345 - 1515

Booking DetailsPre-booking: Preferred

Booking Contact: Heather Grief
Call: 01424444277
Email: heather.grief@talktalk.net
Write to: 64, Tower Rd West, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0RL
Booking opens: 29 May 2019 12:30
Booking closes: 18 September 2019 12:30

Access

The Ice House is in the car park but the very low access tunnel has limited head room and requires bending to enter the doorway.  Also, the ground is rather rough around the entrance.  Some paths on the estate are not paved, and there are some steps made from wooden logs banged into the earth.  The car park is free, all day.

Additional Information

Max 30 people per tour/session. Other features of the estate survive in the woods. 

There is a book explaining the history of the Walk, available from Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street - £2.50.  Also available during the walk and from other outlets.

Directions

Entry is from Bohemia Road, turn off it between the Fire and Police Stations, and follow signs to Horntye Park. The Ice House is on the edge of the right hand car park before you reach the gates.