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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
The Priest House

Address

North Lane, West Hoathly, Nr East Grinstead, RH19 4PP

Telephone
01342 810479

priest@sussexpast.co.uk

Address

North Lane, West Hoathly, Nr East Grinstead, RH19 4PP

Standing in the beautiful surroundings of a traditional cottage garden on the edge of Ashdown Forest, the Priest House is an early 15th century timber-framed hall-house built as an estate office for the Priory of St. Pancras in Lewes.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.