Pevensey Castle
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We really enjoyed visiting the castle yesterday and were very impressed with the information we received from the English Heritage Manager on site. I agree with the comments above that the entry fees are too high. I believe more people would go inside and people would leave happier if the fees were below £4 and free for under 18s. The gift store is really nice as well as the small museum in the grounds.
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There's nothing in the ruins themselves that make Pevensey Castle particularly outstanding, but there is a nice history to this place, and well worth visiting. It was here that both Julius Caeser and William the Conquerer landed
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The castle is very impressive for its sheer size. The perimeter wall and outer grounds are free to roam but to enter the central area English Heritage charge a fee. You can see everything from outside, if you can do without walking around what is left of the walls you can keep your cash in your pocket.
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Great little gem found after a visit to the castle tea room. Great example of a castle and also historically relevant and William the conqueror established a camp within the Roman walls before marching on to meet Harold and what is now Battle.
Part of English Heritage so has great audio guides to explain all that happened at the site.
Part of English Heritage so has great audio guides to explain all that happened at the site.
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So as heritage members we decided to go to this castle while in the area. I can't say I'll rush back. The old chap who served us was rather abrupt and only offered one piece of advice and that was the dungeon is flooded. No proper paths around the castle so make sure you wear sensible shoes because in the wet weather your feet will get soaked. Would of rated higher but the guy in the shop really let the place down
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Have lived nearby for 3 years and thought it was about time we visited.
The audio system helped us to navigate around and without it you would miss a lot of details but £11.60 is a little expensive for 2 (OAPs). The weather was glorious which helped a lot since almost everything is in the open since the castle is quite a wreck. Nevertheless interesting for all that once you realise this castle dates back to Roman times and has been besieged 4 times and given a good pummelling in the process.
Worth a visit.
The audio system helped us to navigate around and without it you would miss a lot of details but £11.60 is a little expensive for 2 (OAPs). The weather was glorious which helped a lot since almost everything is in the open since the castle is quite a wreck. Nevertheless interesting for all that once you realise this castle dates back to Roman times and has been besieged 4 times and given a good pummelling in the process.
Worth a visit.
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had a walk round the ruins , interesting and quite a bit to see and explore, Didn't dare go down the steep steps to the dungeons. A trip down english history.
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I love ruins and castles but had never been to Pevensey Castle. I thought it was pretty good and the grounds, etc, are lovely for a wander on a sunny day. The pillbox done in WWII is quite a surprising addition!
What I do question, however, is the admission: £6.20 per adult for what lasts an hour max is pretty steep.
I don't have any beef with the need to pay for the upkeep of our national treasures but a fiver max would really be more appropriate. Especially when you have to pay for parking.
All that being said, I'm going to join English Heritage as a member and then I can go to all the castles, ruins, etc, that I want for free!!
What I do question, however, is the admission: £6.20 per adult for what lasts an hour max is pretty steep.
I don't have any beef with the need to pay for the upkeep of our national treasures but a fiver max would really be more appropriate. Especially when you have to pay for parking.
All that being said, I'm going to join English Heritage as a member and then I can go to all the castles, ruins, etc, that I want for free!!
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Interesting site full of history. Good day out. Great views. Well kept site. Very lucky enjoyed wonderful weather. Lots of information with personal audio.
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Great place to visit, something for young and old, the dungeons are a must to visit - although not suitable for elderly or very young children as steps very steep
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Just a walk through the grounds of this well maintained site entices th esound of Arrows whizzing through the air in formidable battle.
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Apart from the £6.20 entry fee (cheaper for kids and elderly) the surrounds are awesome and you can feel the energy of battles once fought - really cool! ⚔️🛡
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I have visited the castle on a rainy day, in the way to Eastbourne. It was on my schedule, so I planned to look around a few hours.
I felt some very good energy around and - as I believe in past lives - a kind of bond to the place, so I became more curious.
I would say it is a rather big castle with the surrounding walled area. Works under English Heritage. There is an entry fee and we can receive audio-guide, too, which I did not wanted. There is a roomy car park just next to the castle, which is not free, but fair priced. No toilets, cafe is available at the castle, only a few gifts in the shop which is the entrance, too.
There are a few plates around to tell the story about the different towers, rooms, also a roofed exhibition room, where we can find more details and a few stuffs from the past. For me the whole estate and castle was very calming and relaxing place,I felt very good myself. It was one of the castles stood on the seaside protect the island, and has a strong role in the Battle of Hastings 1066. But its history goes back to the Roman ages.
I highly recommend for those travel in the area, like historical places, ruins, castles.
I felt some very good energy around and - as I believe in past lives - a kind of bond to the place, so I became more curious.
I would say it is a rather big castle with the surrounding walled area. Works under English Heritage. There is an entry fee and we can receive audio-guide, too, which I did not wanted. There is a roomy car park just next to the castle, which is not free, but fair priced. No toilets, cafe is available at the castle, only a few gifts in the shop which is the entrance, too.
There are a few plates around to tell the story about the different towers, rooms, also a roofed exhibition room, where we can find more details and a few stuffs from the past. For me the whole estate and castle was very calming and relaxing place,I felt very good myself. It was one of the castles stood on the seaside protect the island, and has a strong role in the Battle of Hastings 1066. But its history goes back to the Roman ages.
I highly recommend for those travel in the area, like historical places, ruins, castles.
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Unfortunately it was raining when we arrived, we parked in the adjoining 'pay and display' car park only to discover free parking outside! Dogs are welcome, a common theme in English Heritage sites it seems.
It's a large site, thanks to the original Roman walls and the main interest is the medieval castle and keep. As mentioned previously, and we noticed at Battle Abbey, we were offered the guide book to purchase, not the audio tour. We had to ask for the free audio guide, strange? The audio tour is perfectly adequate, covering the history of the castle while guiding you around the walls, except that some areas mentioned are now closed to the public. Like Battle Abbey there is a small exhibition in one of the towers which is easily missed.
Despite the drizzle we enjoyed our time there, on a sunny day it would be ideal for a picnic as there is no cafe on site.
It's a large site, thanks to the original Roman walls and the main interest is the medieval castle and keep. As mentioned previously, and we noticed at Battle Abbey, we were offered the guide book to purchase, not the audio tour. We had to ask for the free audio guide, strange? The audio tour is perfectly adequate, covering the history of the castle while guiding you around the walls, except that some areas mentioned are now closed to the public. Like Battle Abbey there is a small exhibition in one of the towers which is easily missed.
Despite the drizzle we enjoyed our time there, on a sunny day it would be ideal for a picnic as there is no cafe on site.
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If you park by the local sports club, it's free parking and a 10 minute enjoyable walk to the castle (depending which entrance you which to enter by).
The castle is in a general ruinous condition but has a very rich history. I thought quite a large site with its outer wall, then moat and inner sanctum.
You can imagine way back (1500 years, Romans) the sea being a lot closer than it is today to the castle, the amount of labour required through the generations to produce this defensive site and the clever engineering to do so.
Used by the Romans initially to the British during WW2. Lots of space, but few people visiting whilst we were there on a Saturday afternoon in September.
The castle is in a general ruinous condition but has a very rich history. I thought quite a large site with its outer wall, then moat and inner sanctum.
You can imagine way back (1500 years, Romans) the sea being a lot closer than it is today to the castle, the amount of labour required through the generations to produce this defensive site and the clever engineering to do so.
Used by the Romans initially to the British during WW2. Lots of space, but few people visiting whilst we were there on a Saturday afternoon in September.
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Took my granddaughter there a few weeks ago as I've been there many times. Such an interesting Castle. Not too big either with lovely gardens in the centre when the sun shining
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This is a lovely castle. There is still a lot to see of this ruin. I would definitely make use of the free audio guide.
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A small castle that is perfect to spend a couple of hours visiting.
Reasonably priced at £6.20 per adult. Dogs are also welcome to visit.
Interesting information guides as you walk around
The outer walls date back to Roman times & you can also see how it was used during WW2 as a pill box/look out.
Very peaceful when we visited with just a handful of visitors.
Worth a visit if you are in the area.
Reasonably priced at £6.20 per adult. Dogs are also welcome to visit.
Interesting information guides as you walk around
The outer walls date back to Roman times & you can also see how it was used during WW2 as a pill box/look out.
Very peaceful when we visited with just a handful of visitors.
Worth a visit if you are in the area.
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This is an interesting 1-2 hour visit stop - great if you are on your way somewhere else and stop in. The castle is a ruin somewhere between Old Sarum and Porchester in remnants, I suppose. The remarkably intact outer wall was originally Roman and the site was added to right up the 15 century (then abandoned) and again in WWII. There is not much in the way of exhibits but if you like the engineering side of history, there is a lot of structural interest. There was an interesting display that explains the reason for the "weak" defensive wall on one side that looks out over fields and houses - it was all water when the castle was built!
No facilities in the castle (English Heritage 'light touch' operating here!), but a few steps outside is a healthy array of pubs and tea houses set up for the visitors.
If you like medieval history or just want to see what Winterfell will look at the end of the next season of Game of Thrones, then Pevensey Castle is worth a visit.
No facilities in the castle (English Heritage 'light touch' operating here!), but a few steps outside is a healthy array of pubs and tea houses set up for the visitors.
If you like medieval history or just want to see what Winterfell will look at the end of the next season of Game of Thrones, then Pevensey Castle is worth a visit.
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An interesting insight to the castle through the ages right up to its use in the Second World War. Good audio guide and walks around the inner and outer castle areas.
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I was quite surprised on arrival the walls cover a much larger area than I thought it would, it's quite refreshing that it's not overly touristy, with not that much touristy stuff on offer to buy and not too busy.
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Good to kill couple of hours
Audio talk good as well this is free if your national trust members
Car park next to castle bit small and £2
Bit of a trek from the car park to castle
Audio talk good as well this is free if your national trust members
Car park next to castle bit small and £2
Bit of a trek from the car park to castle
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There is a large car park directly next to the castle, it is pay and display with a ticket machine on entrance so bring coins (couple of quid). There is then a 3 minute walk along a designated walk way to the castle entrance (wheel chair and push chair friendly). The audio guide is free and included in the entrance fee so to truly take in the history and layout it is a must. There is a small exhibition area at the far left hand corner (under the stairs) which could be easily missed. A british historical site that although ruined reveals just enough to imagine what it truly must have been like.
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I visited today after joining English Heritage. I took the kids and spent an hour or so here. There were lots of nooks and crannies to explore and the site is well maped and well maintained. It has some interestingqartifacts on display and is well signposted throughout. It's local and the children asked if they could go back soon and that's a great endorsement. The staff were really lovely too. Very friendly. Worth a visit.
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Visited on way to Brighton ... Lovely - really good site with lots to offer. Good little museum also. Good views. Situated near to good tea rooms also.
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