Pevensey Castle
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Visited here more for a photography trip than a castle trip..
Not much here in the way of a castle as such but the actual ruins and thick outer walls make for great photo's in the right light.
Need to get here early if your taking photo's or their are to many people around and will spoil your pics!
Not much here in the way of a castle as such but the actual ruins and thick outer walls make for great photo's in the right light.
Need to get here early if your taking photo's or their are to many people around and will spoil your pics!
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Probably better with the free audio guide than using the few signs that have been out up around the walls. The small permanent display is worth a look. Ruined castles are usually more ruin than castle, and this is no exception. The gentleman in the ticket booth was charming and a typical asset to English Heritage (who run the place); he took particular delight in our girls who came dressed as princesses and encouraged them to run around the grounds (but not climb the walls)
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If castles are your thing this is the place to come. You don't pay until you go into the Norman castle meaning you can stroll all around/ have a picnic in the large area enclosed by the Roman Walls for nothing. Inside the Norman castle is a little limited compared with some I've seen but the audio guide is excellent, if slightly confusing on directions at a couple of points. There is a 2nd World war pill box carefully inserted to the old walls so it's been active as a defence for over 1500 years. Also you get a good sense of how the coastline has changed over the centuries.
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This was William the Conqueror's first castle and it is built inside an old Roman fort dating back to around 300 AD. Wonderful place to do a leisurely stroll with mostly locals walking their dogs. We also visited two very old churches from the same era (circa 1100 - 1200) either side of the castle - St. Nicholas and St. Mary's. Note the old cemeteries adjacent to both churches. At one we learned how to spot a mass grave that had been used for black plague victims. This whole area is steeped in history and seems just enough off the beaten path that even in high season the crowds are bearable.
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Great to walk within the outer walls and image the history where the Norman conquest started. Visit the inner castle for an in depth expiation of the site going back over the centuries
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An English Heritage site but mostly now ruins Pevensy is a very impressive castle and the first to be built after the Norman Conquest.
Constructed on the site of former Roan fortifications the outer walls remain impressive the four tower inner fortification was never successfully taken during a seige which tells you how impressive it still is.
Allow 2 or 3 hours, more if you want to walk the perimeter and take the free audio guide, it is an excellent production that brings the palce to life.
Cost this year was £5.20, or £16. 50 for a family ticket, free to members of course.
Constructed on the site of former Roan fortifications the outer walls remain impressive the four tower inner fortification was never successfully taken during a seige which tells you how impressive it still is.
Allow 2 or 3 hours, more if you want to walk the perimeter and take the free audio guide, it is an excellent production that brings the palce to life.
Cost this year was £5.20, or £16. 50 for a family ticket, free to members of course.
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As a family we went we went to this site on a hot summer’s day. From the entrance it is a reasonable long walk to the drawbridge if you have young children. The castle is a ruin although a lot of it is still standing.
Although the Romans had a fortification here, King William landed here before moving to Battle to Face King Harold, so it has solid history behind it.
There a couple of Dungeons in it and a couple of preserved towers to look inside. There is also a battlement to climb up and look at the stunning views on a clear day.
As it is quite isolated from modern urban buildings I found the castle quite atmospheric and the imagination does wander around William the Conqueror and the start of Britain’s written history.
If you visit this castle you must visit the 1066 Abbey building and battle site as it joins up the history quite nicely.
Although the Romans had a fortification here, King William landed here before moving to Battle to Face King Harold, so it has solid history behind it.
There a couple of Dungeons in it and a couple of preserved towers to look inside. There is also a battlement to climb up and look at the stunning views on a clear day.
As it is quite isolated from modern urban buildings I found the castle quite atmospheric and the imagination does wander around William the Conqueror and the start of Britain’s written history.
If you visit this castle you must visit the 1066 Abbey building and battle site as it joins up the history quite nicely.
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Visit the ruin of Pevensey Castle. The enthusiastic chap in reception suggested an Audiotour at no extra cost! The place is so atmospheric and with a little imagination the audio tour transports you to a medieval world. Lovely to visit such an uncommercial and beautiful site.
You can save yourself money by parking at the west gate rather tham the signposted east gate. Pevensey seems to have suffered a few tea garden closures of late. Go to the Castle pub(east gate) for a tea or something stronger.
A great English Heritage site.
You can save yourself money by parking at the west gate rather tham the signposted east gate. Pevensey seems to have suffered a few tea garden closures of late. Go to the Castle pub(east gate) for a tea or something stronger.
A great English Heritage site.
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It's English Heritage, so admission payable for Castle itself. Open parkland around & a pleasant circular walk down thro' car park & church yard.
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Inland from Pevensey Bay this castle is worth a visit if you are in this area. You can walk the grounds for free or pay to enter the keep area.
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a very nice castle and lovely walk around the grounds nice walk for walking the dog some where to have a lovely stroll through and to admire the scenery
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Pevensey Castle started life as a Roman Fort, built to withstand Saxon attack on the coast. William the Conqueror landed here to regroup before going on to fight and defeat Harold at the battle of Hastings. The central keep was mediaeval but later adapted as a gun emplacement during World War 2. The castle was originally almost surrounded by marshland and the coast, but it today stands inland with a vestigial moat. The outer bailey is a large open grassy area, open to the public. There is an admission charge for the inner bailey. An audio guide to the castle, including snippets of history, is included. We had a tasty lunch at The Heron, nearby.
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Parts of the castle are 1700-1800 years old! Unbelievable to think this Roman site is still standing after all these years.
Fantastic ruins. Great grass areas in the area for a picnic. Can walk to the English Channel in about 10-15 minutes (can see it from parts of the castle grounds).
Fantastic ruins. Great grass areas in the area for a picnic. Can walk to the English Channel in about 10-15 minutes (can see it from parts of the castle grounds).
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Certainly an atmospheric place, I love the way the land around it is left as a kind of rugged heath. I spent an hour or so sitting down inside the castle walls, watching the swallows fly past and seeing black rabbits in the grounds, which was a surprise. It's no Bodiam or anything, but I had an enjoyable afternoon and learned a lot about local history.
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Dating back to roman times, you can, with a little imagination picture life in the past.
It is now a mile inland but used to be a port.
Well woth a visit.
It is now a mile inland but used to be a port.
Well woth a visit.
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went to visit pevensey castle with my 3 young children and was the best part if our holiday!!! even our 2 year old daughter enjoyed the audio tour. would definitely recommend it to all visiting the area
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We have passed Pevensey Castle on a number of occasions but made a point of visiting yesterday - and it was well worth it. A free audioguide is available although the signage and information within the Castle id more than adequate. There is an interesting exhibition in one of the towers. This is a real treat after the underwhelming experience at Hastings Castle.
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An English Heritage site well worth visiting. The history spanning from Roman times through use in the second world war. Nice village to visit with several attractions including St Nicolas church.
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Visited late April, in school term time so there were very few visitors. Easy access with ample parking. Toilets adjacent to the car park were clean. Pub close to the castle gate serves reasonable food at reasonable prices.
Behind the relatively low outer walls is a large are of grassland with paths which is excellent for picnics, walking the dog and safe for children to play.
The castle is well preserved and has an interesting history and visitors are well advised to enjoy the very informative audio guides. The exhibition area contains a wonderful, geographic model of how the castle and its occupants were able to use the tidal flooding and resulting grassland as natural defenses.
The member of staff that we encountered was polite, friendly and helpful.
Well worth visiting.
As an adjunct, a visit to the nearby church in Westham is also recommended. This is the very first church to be built by the Normans after the conquest. Usually kept locked but weekdays after 12:30pm a young children's playgroup is in session and visitors are welcome.
Behind the relatively low outer walls is a large are of grassland with paths which is excellent for picnics, walking the dog and safe for children to play.
The castle is well preserved and has an interesting history and visitors are well advised to enjoy the very informative audio guides. The exhibition area contains a wonderful, geographic model of how the castle and its occupants were able to use the tidal flooding and resulting grassland as natural defenses.
The member of staff that we encountered was polite, friendly and helpful.
Well worth visiting.
As an adjunct, a visit to the nearby church in Westham is also recommended. This is the very first church to be built by the Normans after the conquest. Usually kept locked but weekdays after 12:30pm a young children's playgroup is in session and visitors are welcome.
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Great castle, originally Roman then re-built after the Norman Conquest.
A lovely walk around the castle walls.
Inside the castle English Heratige have vastly improved the visitors experience.
Afterwards pop to the Royal Oak & Castle puub opposite for fine local ales & homecooked food.
A lovely walk around the castle walls.
Inside the castle English Heratige have vastly improved the visitors experience.
Afterwards pop to the Royal Oak & Castle puub opposite for fine local ales & homecooked food.
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Great castle to visit full of history. Lovely setting and good audio tour. No tearoom but pubs nearby. Lady in shop pleasant and helpful. We decided become members. Recommend but only in good weather.
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When I arrived with a friend there was no one in the ticket booth/shop, it was left to a foreign tourist to tell us that the lady would be back in a moment. We waited quite a while but no-one showed up so we wandered around for a bit before going back. The lady looked at us and could quite clearly see that we were waiting but she ignored us. Again we waited quite a while before going for another wander. The next time we went back she was finally there. Terrible customer service. The castle itself is nice although there isn't a tremendous amount there. One of the dungeons was closed because of flooding and you could see the water was quite deep. The only place where you could go up the walls was closed too, it said for essential maintenance- but there was no indication at all of any work being underway. A free audio guide is included with the entrance fee. It is quite interesting but was clearly recorded 20 years ago because of various references. The sign said there was a tea room but what there was was a self-service coffee machine. Hardly a tea room!
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The battle cries echoed. We almost bypassed this wonderful ruin but very pleased we did not. Worth a visit but give yourself time to pause and soak up the eerie atmosphere. The crows perched on the towers added to the experience. Double check opening hours to avoid disappointment. For castle lovers to appreciate.
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Pevensey Castle is worth a look if you are on holiday in Eastbourne or surrounding towns, Hastings, Brighton etc.
You can walk around the whole perimeter of the castle and in to the dungeons and some of the rooms. A lot of the Roman walls are still standing. The audio is very good and packed witha lot of information.
The castle is not as good as Bodiam Castle but is still worth a look.
You can walk around the whole perimeter of the castle and in to the dungeons and some of the rooms. A lot of the Roman walls are still standing. The audio is very good and packed witha lot of information.
The castle is not as good as Bodiam Castle but is still worth a look.
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Pevensey Castle has some of the best Roman walls and defensive towers in England, enclosing a large oval green freely available to the public. Squeezed into a corner is a later medieval castle with water remaining in part of the moat. Several medieval towers and interiors survive, plus a section of wall walk and the odd passage, one inevitably leading to a 'dungeon'. Most curious are the 'medieval' lookout towers and machine gun emplacements, remnants of duty from the Second World War and illustrating the fact that Pevensey stood on the front line of Britain's defence in 1940.
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