Jan 28, 2020
Pevensey Courthouse Museum is an intriguing destination in the heart of 1066 country. From Tudor times until 1886 the building served as a courthouse with prison cells and an exercise yard. The building then served as the town hall. The prison cells were utilised...
Dec 17, 2019
Despite appearances Great Dixter is actually three houses. A mid-15th century house, an early 16th century house transported here in 1910 from Benenden Kent and a third combining the two completed in 1912 and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Christopher Lloyd, the...
Nov 14, 2019
Along with Pevensey and Dover, Hastings Castle was amongst the first motte-and-bailey castles built by William of Normandy in the immediate period following his invasion in 1066. It was originally a timber structure that he carried across the English channel aboard...
Oct 10, 2019
Our self catering accommodation is just 15 minutes from Battle Abbey where you can visit the 1066 exhibition and tour the battlefield. 1066 has a strong claim to being the most famous date in these island’s storied history. The invading Norman army under the...
Sep 17, 2019
Opened in 2012 Hastings Contemporary, was formerly was known as the Jerwood Gallery. It features modern and contemporary art of many different types but with a focus on painting. The gallery has a strong reputation and runs regular exhibitions. You can expect to see a...
