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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anne of Cleves House

Address

52 Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1JA

Telephone
01273 474610

marketing@sussexpast.co.uk

Lewes

Anne of Cleves House formed part of her divorce settlement from Henry VIII in 1541, although she never actually lived there. The 16th century timber - framed Wealden
hall - house contains wide - ranging collections of Sussex interest.
Charleston

Address

Firle, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6LL

Telephone
01323 811626

info@charleston.org.uk

Lewes

Charleston is presented to look as it did when the family lived here. To protect the atmosphere and collection, entry to the house is timed and limited. During popular times you may not be able enter the house straightaway.
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.
Farleys House & Gallery

Address

Muddles Green, Chiddingly, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6HW

Telephone
01825 872856

tours@leemiller.co.uk

Lewes

Former residence of the photographer, Lee Miller and Surrealist Roland Penrose. Now base of the Lee Miller Archives and The Penrose Collection. Open to the public on Sundays between April and October each year.
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.