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Things to do around Pevensey

Pevensey Castle’s long history starts with the Romans, who built a shore fort here in the 4th century to ward off the Saxons. Centuries later, William the Conqueror built upon the old Roman walls, turning the ruined fort into a castle. It has seen a lot of action over the centuries, most recently as a World War II lookout for German aircraft. Today the site is run by English Heritage and visitors can soak up its history hands-on with plenty of displays and information.

The village sits on a ridge jutting out onto marshland, which until the 13th century was an inlet of the sea. Over time shingle cut the bay off from the sea, forming the large nature reserve now known as Pevensey Levels. Leading up to the castle entrance, on either side the village is a mix of weatherboard and stone cottages, antique shops, traditional pubs and cafes.

The Court House Museum in the High Street dates back to the 13th century and was used as the town hall and jail until 1886. Complete with original dock, cells and exercise yard, the museum is also packed with artefacts and information on the local history. Uncover Pevensey’s smuggling secrets, including a violent clash between smugglers and customs men in 1833.

Between April and September, visit the fully restored Stone Cross Windmill, open Sundays and bank holidays. Visit the tea room and enjoy a slice of cake baked with flour milled on site, or buy a bag to take home.

Pevensey Bay is well known today to sailing enthusiasts, with the local sailing club offering a variety of boats and a full programme of racing. The inspiring 31-mile 1066 Country Walk starts at Pevensey Castle, winding its way to Herstmonceux, Battle and across the countryside to Rye.

A little further afield you'll find the beautiful Michelham Priory, home to England's longest medieval water-filled moat. And if you're visiting as a family, children will love a trip to the Drusillas or Knockhatch adventure parks, or the Observatory Science Centre in Herstmonceux.

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Drusillas Park

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Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5QS

Telephone
+44(0)1323 874100

info@drusillas.co.uk

Alfriston

Although currently closed due to Covid-19, Drusillas Park is still active online, having launched an in-house TV series where you can see the animals being fed and cared for, and holding quizzes and other fun events on Facebook.

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Pevensey Bay

Address

Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LE

Telephone
+44 09067 112212

Pevensey

Pevensey, a village that boasts an impressive historical background also has a lot to shout about when it comes to its beach. The shingle shore is a pleasant rural beach which has been a fisherman's paradise for centuries.

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Michelham Priory

Address

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

Telephone
+44(0)1323 844224

adminmich@sussexpast.co.uk

Nr Hailsham

Explore England’s longest medieval water filled moat, the magnificent Tudor mansion, impressive 14th-century gatehouse, working watermill and forge.

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The Observatory Science Centre

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Wartling Road, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN

Telephone
+44 01323 832731

info@the-observatory.org

Hailsham

The Observatory Science Centre is one of the leading "hands-on" science centres with over 100 exhibits. As the former home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, with its domes and telescopes, visitors can savour its unique atmosphere.

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Stone Cross Windmill

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Beggars Lane, off Windmill Green, Stone Cross, BN24 5EA

Telephone
+44(0)1323 483470

scmt2012@yahoo.co.uk

Stone Cross

Stone Cross Windmill was built in 1875/6 for Samuel Dallaway and fully restored in 2000. It now produces real stoneground flour, which is on sale in the Mill Store.

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St Nicolas Church

Address

Church Lane, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LD

Pevensey

A Church or Priory has existed as a place of worship on the site of St. Nicolas, since Saxon times - from the mid 5th century until the Norman Conquest in 1066.
A later church was built about 100 years after the landing of William The Conqueror at…

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Pevensey Court House & Gaol

Address

High Street, Pevensey, BN24 5LG

Telephone
+44(0)1323 733419

Pevensey

16th century court room housing local museum with prison cells below. Site of Norman Invasion in 1066. Free entry. Descriptive leaflets are available in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

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Knockhatch Adventure Park

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Hailsham Bypass, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3PR

Telephone
+44(0)1323 442051

info@knockhatch.com

Hailsham

Though currently closed, Knockhatch Adventure Park is holding regular live stream events featuring its animal residents, and sharing quizzes and activity sheets.

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Pevensey Castle

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High Street, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LE

Telephone
+44 01323 762604

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Pevensey

A Roman fortress built in the 4th as a defence against Saxon pirates, containing a ruined Norman castle and an unusual keep.

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Herstmonceux Castle, Gardens and Grounds

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Herstmonceux, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

Telephone
+44(0)1323 833816

c_harber@bisc.queensu.ac.uk

Herstmonceux, Hailsham

You can't visit physically at the moment, but until you can, take a virtual tour of this beautiful castle and grounds.

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