Pevensey Castle

Pevensey Castle

Pevensey Castle is a great educational day out in East Sussex, encompassing rich history and fun things to do and see for adults and children. With a history stretching back over 16 centuries, Pevensey Castle chronicles more graphically than any other fortress the story of Britain's south coast defences.

Beginning in the 4th century as one of the last and strongest of the Roman 'Saxon Shore' forts, two-thirds of whose towered walls still stand. It was the landing place of William the Conqueror's army in 1066. During the century after the Conquest a full-scale Norman castle, with a great square keep and a powerful gatehouse, was built within one corner of the fort. In the 1250s the towered bailey wall was constructed, and soon put to the test during the great siege of 1264.

There are no toilet facilities except the public conveniences in use presently.

Don't Miss

  • Explore the dark dungeons

  • Look out for the ghost of “the Pale Lady of Pevensey”

Venue Category: 
Castles
Activities provided: 
Exhibitions
Guided Tour
Observing
Workshops
Curriculum: 
Citizenship
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability: 
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
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No
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Venue Address: 
Castle Road
Pevensey
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN24 5LE
United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: 
01323 762604

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