Castles & Historic Places

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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

   Discover 800 years of history at Michelham Priory House and Gardens, set on a picturesque moated island. Explore interactive historic displays and hands-on children's activities. Stroll through seven acres of beautiful grounds featuring the…

   

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   Herstmonceux Castle Estate

   Address

   Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN

   Telephone

   01323 833 816

   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.

   

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   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.

   

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   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.

   

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   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.

   

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   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.

   

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   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.

   

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   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.

   

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   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.

   

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    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.

    

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    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.

    

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    Great Dixter House And Garden

    Address

    Great Dixter Garden, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6PH

    Telephone

    01797 252878

    office@greatdixter.co.uk

    Address

    Great Dixter Garden, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6PH

    One of the pleasant features about the gardens is that they lie all around the house. Make a circuit of the gardens and you have made a circuit of the house exterior. Each has good views of the other.

    

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    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.

    

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    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.

    

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    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.

    

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    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.

    

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    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.

    

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    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.

    

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    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.

    

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    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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