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.
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.
Address: Pevensey Tourist Office, Pevensey Castle High Street, Pevensey BN24 5LE, England
Hours:
April 1 to September 30: 10am-6pm
October 1 to October 31: 10am-5pm
November 1 to March 31: 10am-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
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)
Parking: Pay
Guides: Audio-visual presentations available.
Facilities: Gift shop
Transit: Bus: 18, 18a, 711; BritRail: Pevensey and Westham, or Pevensey Bay.