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.

Inspiration

Number of results: 35

, currently showing 21 to 35.

Sort By: A-Z Lowest A-Z Highest

Highest

PC Ward Plaque

Address

PC Ward Plaque, Beachy Head, Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7YA

Telephone
01323 415415

jack.brownell@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

PC Ward Plaque, Beachy Head, Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7YA

The location of the plaque in honour of PC Ward, who was a Downs Ranger.
Church of the Good Shepherd, Lullington

Address

Wilmington Street, Lullington, East Sussex, BN26 5UP

Telephone
01323 871093

Address

Wilmington Street, Lullington, East Sussex, BN26 5UP

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.
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.
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.
St Mary's Church

Address

Church Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1HS

Telephone
01323 415 415

jacqui.smith@eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

Church Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1HS

The oldest Church in Eastbourne
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.
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.
Hastings Castle

Address

Castle Hill Road, West Hill, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3AR

Telephone
01424 444412

bookings@discoverhastings.co.uk

Address

Castle Hill Road, West Hill, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3AR

Discover the fascinating history of the battle of 1066. Includes 20 minute audio-visual programme covering the battle and the history of Hastings through the centuries.
Bateman's

Address

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

Telephone
01435 882302

batemans@nationaltrust.org.uk

Address

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

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.
Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum

Address

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

Telephone
01273 486290

marketing@sussexpast.co.uk

Address

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

"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.
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
293 reviews
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.
Charleston

Address

Firle, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6LL

Telephone
01323 811626

info@charleston.org.uk

Address

Firle, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6LL

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.
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.
Folkington Manor

Address

Folkington, East Sussex, BN26 5SD

Telephone
01323 483946

info@folkingtonmanor.com

Address

Folkington, East Sussex, BN26 5SD

Folkington Manor is a grade II* listed English country house situated in the hamlet of Folkington, in East Sussex between Lewes and Eastbourne.
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.