Historical in Brighton & Hove


This section covers castles and stately homes in the Brighton & Hove region, these historic buildings usually date back hundreds even thousands of years and are real educational experiences for the whole family. Topics covered include the middle ages, political and royalty evolution spanning time and history.
Or just a great day out at lush tree lined grounds and flowered gardens and take in the sights of wonderful buildings and castles. Tours of these buildings are widely available and worth consideration for an in depth knowledge of the sites you wish to visit. Some sites like stately homes have gardens, animals and lots of other things to see and do.
We provide information on heritage sites and castles and stately homes by county, city or by activity.
Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum
Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum
At Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum you can: Climb to the top of the Castle Keep, and look out for miles accross Sussex Fire a crossbow, build an arrowslit, dress up as a Lady or Knight...
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Newhaven Fort
Newhaven Fort
An award-winning attraction and a fine example of an English fortification, Newhaven Fort has the sights, sounds - even the smells - of the period, all found in a range of exhibitions and ...
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Arundel Castle & Gardens
Arundel Castle & Gardens
There are nearly 1,000 years of history at this great castle, situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex and built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de...
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1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
Everyone knows at least one date in English history – 1066, the year the invading Normans defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings. In fact the conflict took place some 7 miles north of...
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Bodiam Castle
Bodiam Castle
Perfect example of a late medieval moated castle One of Britain's most famous and evocative castles Sussex Family Attraction of the Year Medieval battlements, ramparts and moat to...
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