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

c_harber@bisc.queensu.ac.uk

East Sussex

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

Address

Royal Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7AQ

Telephone
01323 410611

info@eastbourneredoubt.co.uk

Eastbourne

The Eastbourne Redoubt was built to keep Napoleon's armies out of Britain. It now invites you to discover more than 200 years of history within its walls, along with the largest military collection in the south east.
Eastbourne Town Hall

Address

Grove Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4UG

Telephone
01323 410000

TownHall.Bookings@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Eastbourne

Available for dances/concerts and social functions:
Seating capacity-Theatre style is up to 350 people.
Dances hold 260 which includes tables and chairs to seat 120.
Ancillary Facilities-Microphone-chairs and tables available.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Saviours Church

Address

South Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4UT

Telephone
01323 729702

Eastbourne
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.
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.
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Arundel Castle & Gardens

Address

Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9AB

Telephone
01903 882173

visits@arundelcastle.org

West Sussex

Ancient Castle & Family home of The Duke of Norfolk. Founded at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel, there is nearly 1,000 years of history at this great castle overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex.
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.
Sherlock Holmes Plaque

Address

The Green, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0DA

Telephone
01323 415 415

jack.brownell@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

East Dean

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum

Address

Barbican House, 169 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1YE

Telephone
01273 486290

marketing@sussexpast.co.uk

Lewes

"You can see Lewes lying like a box of toys under a great amphitheatre of chalky hills." So wrote William Morris, one of the many to comment on the idyllic setting of this historic town.
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.
St Mary's Church

Address

Church Street, Willingdon, East Sussex, BN20 9HT

Telephone
01323 415 415

jacqui.smith@eastbourne.gov.uk

Willingdon

The oldest Church in Eastbourne