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

Address

Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
St Saviours Church

Address

South Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4UT

Telephone
01323 729702

Address

South Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4UT
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.
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.
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

Address

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

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

Address

The Green, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0DA

Telephone
01323 415 415

jack.brownell@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

The Green, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0DA

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Anne of Cleves House

Address

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

Telephone
01273 474610

marketing@sussexpast.co.uk

Address

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

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.
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.
Pevensey Castle

Address

High Street, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LE

Telephone
01323 762604

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Address

High Street, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LE

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

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.
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

Address

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

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.
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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.
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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

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.