visitors guide
18 key places of interest in the locality.
PEVENSEY VILLAGE
Pevensey Village is a small historic settlement with many ancient buildings dominated by the East Gate of Pevensey Castle. The Norman castle is run by …
www.pevenseyparishcouncil.gov.uk/
PEVENSEY COURT HOUSE MUSEUM AND GAOL
Built in Tudor times, the building was used as the Town Hall until 1886. The court room with dock, cells and exercise yard are still intact and you can also see the Cinque Port seal, a costumed beadle and country implement collection.
www.visit1066country.com/pevensey/attractions/courthousemuseum/default.aspx
STONE CROSS WINDMILL
One of the finest working Windmills in England. Built for in 1875/6 for Samuel Dallaway..
http://www.stonecrosswindmill.org.uk
PEVENSEY CASTLE
With a history stretching back over 16 centuries, Pevensey Castle chronicles more graphically than any other fortress the story of Britain’s south coast …
www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pevensey-castle/
ST NICHOLAS PARISH CHURCH PEVENSEY
Situated a short walk from the entrance to the famous castle, Pevensey parish church is appropriately dedicated to the patron saint of sailors. The church remains, on the whole, an excellent example of Early English architecture, and its size reflects the importance of Pevensey at the time of its construction.
www.roughwood.net/ChurchAlbum/EastSussex/Pevensey/PevenseyStNicholas2004.htm
MARTELLO TOWERS
The Martello Towers were part of the same defence scheme as the Redoubt, 74 being built between Folkestone in Kent and Seaford, 12 miles west of Eastbourne. The name ‘Martello’ comes originally from a tower built on Mortella Point in San Fiorenzo Bay, Corsica.
www.solarnavigator.net/martello_tower.htm
EASTBOURNE
Known as the Empress of Watering Places, Eastbourne is a prime example of a perfectly planned Victorian seaside resort. The railway was connected to the town in 1849, opening up the area to tourism. By 1901 the population had increased to 43,344 and the town was established as a major resort.
www.visiteastbourne.com/news/campaigns/Eastbourne-history.asp
BEACHY HEAD
Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters, with their dramatic white cliffs and gently undulating downs, is an area of outstanding natural beauty and tranquility
www.beachyhead.org.uk
BEXHILL
Discover Bexhill – Tourist Information and Visitor Guide to …Bexhill-on-Sea’s history, attractions and landmarks with maps, travel information and local links.
www.discoverbexhill.com/
HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE
15th century moated castle with Elizabethan gardens, set in parkland. Directions, opening times, history, conference and wedding hire information and event …
www.herstmonceux-castle.com/
HERSTMONCEUX—THE OBSERVATORY SCIENCE CENTRE
Hands-on science among the domes and telescopes of the former Royal Greenwich Observatory. Photo tours, events, opening times and price …
http://www.the-observatory.org/
TIGER INN—EAST DEAN
The Tiger Inn at East Dean is probably the finest pub in Sussex. The Observer newspaper described it as “idyllic” with its low beams, log fires.
www.beachyhead.org.uk/the_tiger_inn.html
