Pevensey Bay
William the Conqueror is supposed to have landed in the small resort of Pevensey Bay in 1066. As all along the coast, Martello towers were erected here between 1805 and 1810 when it was thought that Napoleon might invade.
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Pevensey - Castle, England
Pevensey is a small village near the town of Eastbourne. The Normans built their castle in Pevensey using the remains of a Roman fort, the walls still standing 20ft/6m high. During the 13th C the site was strengthened with the addition of a gate tower and circular walls. The Mint House, where coins were minted, was built in 1340 and is now a museum.
Pevensey is noted for its sailing club, which offers classes on Pevensey Bay.
All values are in local currency
Pevensey is noted for its sailing club, which offers classes on Pevensey Bay.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
| Adult | 3.00 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 2.30 |
| Child | 1.50 |
| Group discounts | FREE |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Parking
Pay
Guides
Audio-visual presentations available.
Facilities
Gift shop
