East Sussex has had a rich and varied history, from the site of an invasion to measures to protect against one - its all here:
Battle Abbey and battlefield 1066 must be one of the most familiar dates in English history. Visit the place where it all happened.
Anne of Cleves’ House (Lewes) A 16th century half-timbered house that formed part of Henry VIII’s divorce settlement to Anne of Cleves.
Newhaven Fort Underground tunnels and interactive exhibits bring the events of wartime Britain to life.
Bodiam Castle (near Robertsbridge) One of Britain’s most famous castles, built in 1385. Some of the interior survives.
Herstmonceux Castle (nr Hailsham) A romantic moated castle surrounded by parkland. It boasts an Elizabethan walled garden and a reputation for ghost sightings.
Pevensey Castle (nr Eastbourne) Dating back to Roman times, this ancient monument played an important part in English history.
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