Castles & Historic Places

From the Victorian splendour of Eastbourne's immaculate seafront and pier to Napoleonic fortresses, smugglers haunts, Elizabethan castles and mysterious hillside figures, you'll find history at every turn.

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Herstmonceux Castle Estate

Address

Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN

Telephone
01323 833816

barry.howse@queensu.ca

East Sussex

Herstmonceux is renowned for its magnificent moated castle, set in beautiful parkland and superb Elizabethan gardens.
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Michelham Priory

Address

Upper Dicker, Nr Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QS

Telephone
01323 844224

adminmich@sussexpast.co.uk

Nr Hailsham

Michelham Priory is a beautiful historic property nestling deep in the Sussex countryside and offers much to interest visitors and ideal for family days out - history, exhibits, superbly kept gardens, art exhibitions, wildlife, working water mill.
Firle Place

Address

Firle, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6LP

Telephone
01273 858567

firleplace@btconnect.com

Lewes

Originally Tudor, Firle Place is the home of the Gage family and has been for over 500 years.
The Wish Tower

Address

Kind Edwards Parade,, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4EE

Telephone
01323 415 415

tic@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Eastbourne

There were 74 Martello Towers built on the south coast between Folkestone and Seaford. Originally the tower immediately to the east of the Eastbourne Redoubt Fortress was numbered 1.
Long Man of Wilmington

Address

Wilmington, East Sussex, BN26 5SW

Telephone
01273 486260

adminmich@sussexpast.co.uk

East Sussex

The Long Man of Wilmington towers above the village of Wilmington. This faceless outline of a man carved into the chalk, stands 235ft high.
St Marys Barracks Military Blue Plaque

Address

Letheren Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1HL

Telephone
01323 415415

tic@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Eastbourne

Location of Blue Plaque dedicated to former soldiers, inmates, patients and staff of St Marys hospital and barracks.
St Saviours Church

Address

South Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4UT

Telephone
01323 729702

Eastbourne
Sir Ernest Shackleton Blue Plaque

Address

14 Milnthorpe Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7NR

Telephone
01323 415415

tic@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Eastbourne

The location of the Blue Plaque dedicated to the Antartic Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Tommy Cooper Magician Blue Plaque

Address

7 Motcombe Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1PS

Telephone
01323 415415

tic@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Eastbourne

Location of the Blue Plaque dedicated to the fantastic local Magician and comedian, Tommy Cooper.
Prof Frederick Soddy Blue Plaque

Address

Eastbourne College, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4JY

Telephone
01323 415415

tic@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Eastbourne

Location of Blue Plaque dedicated to the life and work of Proffesor Frederick Soddy, physicist and radiochemist.
St Cyprian's School

Address

St Cyprian's School, 65 Summerdown Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8DQ

Telephone
01323 415415

tic@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Eastbourne

65 Summerdown Road is the location of a Blue Plaque dedicated to the famous students who studied there during their childhood.
Professor Thomas Huxley Blue Plaque

Address

Hodeslea, 10 Staveley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7JX

Telephone
01323 415415

tic@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Eastbourne

The location of the historic blue plaque dedicated to the life and work of local Biologist, Professor Thomas Huxley.
Charlie Chester Comedian Blue Plaque

Address

Royal Hippodrome, 108-112 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3PF

Telephone
01323 415415

TIC@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Eastbourne

The location of the Blue Plaque dedicated to local comedian, poet and artist, Charlie Chester.
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Alfriston Clergy House

Address

The Tye, Alfriston, Nr Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TL

Telephone
01323 871961

alfriston@nationaltrust.org.uk

Alfriston, Nr Polegate

Rare 14th century Wealden 'hall house' was the first building to be acquired by the National Trust in 1896. Delightful cottage garden in idyllic setting by Cuckmere River.
Standen House and Gardens

Address

Standen House and Gardens, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4NE

Telephone
01342 323029

standen@nationaltrust.org.uk

East Grinstead

Hidden at the end of a quiet Sussex lane, this late victorian family home has outstanding views over the High Weald and Weirwood Reservoir.
Folkington Manor

Address

Folkington, East Sussex, BN26 5SD

Telephone
01323 483946

info@folkingtonmanor.com

Folkington Manor is a grade II* listed English country house situated in the hamlet of Folkington, in East Sussex between Lewes and Eastbourne.
Pevensey Castle

Address

High Street, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LE

Telephone
01323 762604

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Pevensey

A Roman fortress built in 4thC as a defence against Saxon pirates, includes fine west gate. Norman castle built within Roman walls contains remains of unusual keep. Tudor gun. Exhibition.
St Mary the Virgin

Address

Church Street, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4AG

Telephone
01892 770850

pb@cix.co.uk

Hartfield

This beautiful 13th. century church is home to a congregation which seeks to combine traditional worship with a forward looking approach within the Anglican Communion.
Church of the Good Shepherd, Lullington

Address

Wilmington Street, Lullington, East Sussex, BN26 5UP

Telephone
01323 871093

Lullington

This Church, united with Alfriston since 1927 stands on a hill above the Cuckmere Valley, almost hidden in a clump of trees. It has laid claim to being one of the smallest churches in the country.
St Andrews Church, Alfriston

Address

Sloe Lane, Alfriston, POLEGATE, East Sussex, BN26 5UP

Telephone
01323 870376

jyoungpiano@yahoo.com

POLEGATE

St Andrews is often called the 'Cathedral of the Downs'. This cruciform church has a single spire. Next to the church is a beautiful 14th Century Old Clergy House, now owned by the National Trust.