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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Pevensey Castle

Address

High Street, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LE

Address

High Street, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LE

Founded in the 4th century as one of the last of the Roman 'Saxon Shore' forts, Pevensey Castle was also the landing place of William the Conqueror's army in 1066.
Herstmonceux Castle Estate

Address

Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN

Telephone
01323 833816

barry.howse@queensu.ca

Address

Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN

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

Address

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

Discover 800 years of history at Michelham Priory House and Gardens, set on a picturesque moated island. Explore interactive historic displays and hands-on children's activities. Stroll through seven acres of beautiful grounds featuring the…
Long Man of Wilmington

Address

Wilmington, East Sussex, BN26 5SW

Telephone
01273 486260

adminmich@sussexpast.co.uk

Address

Wilmington, East Sussex, BN26 5SW

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

Address

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

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

Address

Firle, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6LP

Originally Tudor, Firle Place is the home of the Gage family and has been for over 500 years.
Professor Thomas Huxley Blue Plaque

Address

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

Telephone
01323 415415

tic@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

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

The location of the historic blue plaque dedicated to the life and work of local Biologist, Professor Thomas Huxley.
Prof Frederick Soddy Blue Plaque

Address

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

Telephone
01323 415415

tic@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

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

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

Address

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

65 Summerdown Road is the location of a Blue Plaque dedicated to the famous students who studied there during their childhood.
Tommy Cooper Magician Memorial

Address

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

Telephone
01323 415415

tic@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

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

The location of an iron silhouette of Tommy Cooper, dedicated to the brilliant magician and comedian. Located at his former holiday home at 7 Motcombe Lane.
St Marys Barracks Military Blue Plaque

Address

Letheren Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1HL

Telephone
01323 415415

tic@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

Letheren Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1HL

Location of Blue Plaque dedicated to former soldiers, inmates, patients and staff of St Marys hospital and barracks.
Sir Ernest Shackleton Blue Plaque

Address

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

Telephone
01323 415415

tic@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

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

The location of the Blue Plaque dedicated to the Antarctic Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
St Saviours Church

Address

South Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4UT

Telephone
01323 729702

Address

South Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4UT
Farleys House & Gallery

Address

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

Telephone
01825 872856

tours@leemiller.co.uk

Address

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

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.
Bodiam Castle

Address

Bodiam, Near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

Telephone
01580 830436

bodiamcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Address

Bodiam, Near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

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.
Great Dixter House And Garden

Address

Great Dixter Garden, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6PH

Telephone
01797 252878

office@greatdixter.co.uk

Address

Great Dixter Garden, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6PH

One of the pleasant features about the gardens is that they lie all around the house. Make a circuit of the gardens and you have made a circuit of the house exterior. Each has good views of the other.
Wilmington Priory

Address

Wilmington, BN26 5SW

Telephone
01628 512103

ataylor@landmarktrust.org.uk

Address

Wilmington, BN26 5SW

Come and learn about the fascinating history of Wilmington Priory, a medieval marvel renovated by the Landmark Trust.
St Andrews Church, Alfriston

Address

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

Telephone
01323 870376

jyoungpiano@yahoo.com

Address

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

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.
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Alfriston Clergy House

Address

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

Telephone
01323 871961

alfriston@nationaltrust.org.uk

Address

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

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.
St Mary the Virgin

Address

Church Street, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4AG

Telephone
01892 770850

pb@cix.co.uk

Address

Church Street, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4AG

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.