Things to see and do
Discover the Castle
Explore Pevensey Castle's 16 centuries of history.
Climb the battlements, take in the view across the Sussex countryside and head down into the dungeon and basement rooms.
Explore the Castle Grounds
Pevensey Castle is surrounded by beautiful open space, perfect for a stroll or dog walk.
Get up close to the castle moat and admire the beautifully preserved architecture of the walls and battlements.
Enjoy our Exhibits
From an impressive cannon to Second World War-era pill boxes cunningly hidden amid the castle walls, see and enjoy all the exhibits on display at Pevensey Castle.
You’ll discover stories of massacre, sieges and royal prisoners through Pevensey’s history. Read more about Joan Navarre and her imprisonment at Pevensey. Find out how Second World War soldiers interacted with local people. Don’t miss the recreated 1940 commander’s office.
1066 Connections
Pevensey is famously where William the Conqueror landed his army in 1066, before meeting King Harold Godwinson in battle at what is now the site of Battle Abbey.
The abbey and the famous 1066 battlefield is just a short drive from Pevensey Castle.
Build your own … legend
English legends, fairy tales and myths have been told and retold across the centuries. Robin Hood’s forest, King Arthur’s round table and Beowulf’s hall make up just some of these incredible stories.
Now it’s your chance to create your own legend. Will you tell the tale of heroic adventurers on a quest? Or maybe you’ll be inspired to write an epic poem about a potato? Follow our legendary trail (one of four World Builder Challenge trails at our sites) to help you build your own legends.
Find out more about the World Builder Challenge trails and where you can find them.