East Sussex Things to Do

Walk westwards along the seafront from Brighton and before you realise it you will be in Hove. Although often incorporated into "Brighton", Hove insists on maintaining an identity and status of its own. Once a notorious smuggli... more

St. Martin's Abbey, commonly known as Battle Abbey, was built in 1066 to commemorate the Battle of Hastings; the altar stands on the exact location where King Harold fell in his defeat to William the Conqueror. The years have... more

This cinema venue holds a lot of history within its walls. From operating as a theatre since 1916 for local military troops, The Picture House has come a long way. It even underwent a number of facelifts and now looks brand new... more

This tourist center is located at the Battle Abbey Gatehouse. It was constructed after the Battle of Hastings by William the Conqueror, and welcomes queries by tourists wanting to know how to best spend their time in this part... more

This town, situated within the South Downs next to the River Ouse, is the County Town of East Sussex. There are narrow alleyways (twittens) and many specialist shops selling antiques, crafts and local produce. Lewes even houses... more

Herstmonceux Castle is a 14th century Tudor castle that underwent radical renovation in 1913. Now home to international study center of Queen's University, this castle's history is intriguing and interesting. Constructed by Sir... more

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