Bodiam castle in sussex, is an excellent place to visit, very atmospheric,good for scenic views,Very young kids would find it boring, but older ones would find it interesting. Good place for a picnic,older people and little kids would find the moat bridge scary as it has big gaps..there are various history videos you can use. The steps in the towers are very narrow,and if you suffer from vertigo, give it a miss, not a good place to run up, A good place if you like photography,or painting and relaxing. or just want to go with a partner on a day out,then you could go on to Hastings. Photographs for reference artwork is very good. A hauntingly romantic place.