Herstmonceux Castle is a magnificent sight as you enter the castle grounds via the long drive and see her standing tall in the centre of the moat. Built from 1441 onwards, the castle is one of the oldest significant brick buildings still standing in England. The castle and its parks and gardens are also Grade …
One of the many reasons to visit Sussex is its incredible history. We’re blessed with a number of Medieval castles that tell the story of Sussex, and Bodiam Castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex is a great one to explore. Bodiam Castle was built in about 1385, so it’s by no means our oldest Sussex …
Sussex has a wonderful selection of castles, but Arundel Castle in West Sussex is surely the jewel in the crown? A potted history and a flying tour The foundations of the original castle date back to 1067 when Roger de Montgomery was declared the first Earl of Arundel. He was a cousin of William the …
Sussex is home to some wonderfully atmospheric and historic castles. Some of them are in ruins, some of them are still occupied but all of them offer a wonderful glimpse into times gone by, and our great Sussex heritage and history. So if you are looking for Sussex castles to explore, here they are (working …
It’s the month of October after all, and that means all things spooky. And nothing makes an autumn walk more enigmatic than exploring ancient ruins. As it turns out, Sussex is a veritable haven of ruins, so here are our top 17 of the best Sussex ruins (some of which are completely free to visit) …
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