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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
St Saviours Church

Address

South Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4UT

Telephone
01323 729702

Eastbourne
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Bateman's

Address

Bateman's Lane, Burwash, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7DS

Telephone
01435 882302

batemans@nationaltrust.org.uk

Etchingham

A 17th century sandstone house, surrounded by gardens, farmland and rolling hills. A place that was home to and loved by one of the nation's greatest writers. A place where you can feel the spirit of its owner, Rudyard Kipling.
Bodiam Castle

Address

Bodiam, Near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

Telephone
01580 830436

bodiamcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Near Robertsbridge

One of the most famous and evocative castles in Britain, Bodiam was built in 1385, as both a defence and a comfortable home. The exterior is virtually complete and the ramparts rise dramatically above the moat.
Wilmington Priory

Address

Wilmington, BN26 5SW

Telephone
01628 512103

ataylor@landmarktrust.org.uk

Come and learn about the fascinating history of Wilmington Priory, a medieval marvel renovated by the Landmark Trust.
Monk's House

Address

Rodmell, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3HF

Telephone
01372 453401

monkshouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

Lewes

18th-century weatherboarded cottage, novelist Virginia Woolf's country retreat – featuring the room where she created her best-known works
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.
Richard Lewis CBE Blue Plaque

Address

Richard Lewis CBE Blue Plaque, 22 Church Street, Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9HR

Telephone
01323 415 415

tic@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Willingdon, Eastbourne

This is the location of the Blue Plaque dedicated to award winning Welsh Tenor. Richard Lewis CBE. He lived and eventually died in Eastbourne in 1990. This Blue Plaque was erected in June 2012.
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.