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Pevensey is situated in the district of Wealden midway between the coastal towns of Eastbourne and Bexhill. It comprises the ancient village of Pevensey, the larger seaside resort of Pevensey Bay and some 7 miles of farmland on Pevensey Levels, a wetland of international significance.

Pevensey Village

Pevensey Village is a small historic settlement with many ancient buildings dominated by the East Gate of Pevensey Castle. The Norman castle is run by English Heritage and is open to the public. Other buildings of interest in this historic village are The Courthouse (one of the smallest Gaols in England which you can still visit) and the early English church of St. Nicolas.

Pevensey Bay

Pevensey Bay is a coastal village and holiday resort with a variety of village shops. For visitors to the area there is an information centre and car park.

Pevensey Levels

Pevensey Levels is an internationally designated wetland site as well as being a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is adjacent to Pevensey and Pevensey Bay. It is especially known for its diverse collection of birds and wildlife.

Nearby attractions include Herstmonceux Castle and Science Centre and the 13 mile-long Cuckoo Trail, which runs from Polegate through some of the prettiest countryside in Wealden and finishes at Heathfield.

Historical interest

William the Conqueror, along with his army, carts and horses landed at Pevensey Beach before moving onto his famous battle with Harold at Senlac Hill, Battle. The famous 1066 walk starts in Pevensey village and winds its way to Battle.

Other nearby attractions include Stone Cross Windmill, St. Marys Church Westham (The first Norman Church ever built in UK), Alfriston Village with the first ever National Trust Property, The Long Man of Wilmington, Seven Sisters Country Park plus farm shops/pick your own and TiPi Camping. There is a golf course and Sussex Wildlife Trust area (which includes one of only two sites in the whole UK for Raft Spiders). Pevensey is also close to the South Downs National Park.

Pevensey is also depicted on the very famous Bayeaux Tapestry, held in Bayeaux, France It is also one of a few ports to be granted Cinque Port status in England and still has Martello Towers along its coast line.

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Raipur

Address

43-45 Eastbourne Road, Pevensey Bay, EAST SUSSEX, BN24 6HL

Telephone
01323 761914

Pevensey Bay

Indian restaurant offering a very contemporary menu and modern ambience in the heart of Pevensey.
Polegate Windmill

Address

Park Croft, Willingdon, East Sussex, BN26 5LB

Telephone
01323 506795

polegatewindmillgroup@gmail.com

Willingdon

This 4-storey brick tower mill built in 1817, last worked by wind in 1942, restored in 1967, with three pairs of millstones and three working oat crushers. Cap and sweeps now turn to wind.
Sharnfold Farm

Address

Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, Eastbourne, EAST SUSSEX, BN24 5BU

Telephone
01323 768490

farmoffice@sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

Stone Cross, Eastbourne

Discover Sharnfold Farm – A Family Day Out in the Heart of Wealden. Located just outside Eastbourne, Sharnfold Farm is a working farm packed with fresh air, family fun and countryside charm. Open year-round, it’s the perfect spot for locals and…
Trawlers Fish Restaurant

Address

6 Freshwater Square, Anderida Road, Lower Willingdon, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0PR

Telephone
01323 503341

Lower Willingdon

Selection of takeaway food in Willingdon
Summer Organ Recital by Victor Potter

Address

S Nicolas Parish Church, Pevensey, Church Lane, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN245LD

Telephone
07768 274461

info@victorpottermusic.uk

Pevensey

Freelance Organist and Director of Music at St Nicolas,Pevensey, Victor Potter, displays the colours of the organ with a tuneful programme including Krebs's 'Nightingale', J S Bach's Chorale Partita 'O Gott,du Frommer Gott' and Percy Whitlock's…

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From:
11 July 2026Open 18:00 - 20:10
'Twilight Resonance'. A Harp Recital by Fiona Hosford.

Address

S Nicolas Parish Church, Pevensey, Church Lane, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN245LD

Telephone
07768 274461

info@victorpottermusic.uk

Pevensey

Last chance to hear the delightful Fiona Hosford playing 'All the beautiful, romantic music you will ever need' at her valedictory recital at St Nicolas before her move to Worcestershire.

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From:
1 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 20:20
The Mint House

Address

High Street, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LF

Telephone
01323 762337

Pevensey

At The Mint House - Home of Sussex Folklore, we believe in doing heritage differently - making the past alive, the present vibrant, and the future inclusive. We are explorers of all folklore from Morris dancing to memes, sharers of untold stories,…

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The Heron Pub

Address

27 High Street, Westham, EAST SUSSEX, BN24 5LR

Telephone
01323 761041

info@heronpub.co.uk

Westham

We offer a varied selection of beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks, plus a menu of delicious homemade food, including our freshly made pizza menu to eat in and take away.
Old Swan Fish and Chips

Address

2 High Street, Westham, EAST SUSSEX, BN24 5LZ

Telephone
01323 767843

Westham

Local Fish and Chip shop in the heart of Westham Village near Pevensey Castle
The Wheatsheaf Inn

Address

2 Church Street, Willingdon, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 9HP

Telephone
01323 502069

thewheatsheafwillingdon@outlook.com

Willingdon

Pub serving food and drink at the foot of the South Downs.
Meet Chase & Marshall at Sharnfold Farm

Address

Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN24 5BU

Telephone
+441323768490

sharnfoldfarm@thefamilyparksgroup.co.uk

Eastbourne

Calling all PAW Patrol fans! Chase and Marshall are gearing up for a special mission—and they're heading to Sharnfold Farm on Sunday 28th June! It's the perfect day out for any fan of the mighty pups.

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From:
26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Pevensey Beach Retreat

Address

Coast Road, Pevensey Bay, EAST SUSSEX, BN24 6NT

Telephone
01323 406090

info@exclusivelyeastbourne.co.uk

Pevensey Bay

This stunning Pevensey Bay beach cottage has three bedrooms and can sleep eight guests. This cottage can be found in a quiet little town just outside of Eastbourne, with a selection of cafes and restaurants and a grocery store for your provisions…
Pevensey Court House Museum & Gaol

Address

High Street, Pevensey, EAST SUSSEX, BN24 5LF

Telephone
07731 415812

Pevensey

This 16th century court room now houses a local museum. Discover the Old Court Room including the dock as it was used until 1886, with the prison cells, There has been a court house and gaol in Pevensey since Tudor times.
JCJ Pottery

Address

Peelings Manor Barns, Hankham Road, StoneCross, Nr Pevensey, EAST SUSSEX, BN24 5AP

Telephone
01323 469009

jo@jcjpottery.co.uk

StoneCross, Nr Pevensey

Jonathan Chiswell Jones has been working as a craft potter in Sussex for 50 years. For the first 25 years, he worked at Drusillas, watched by thousands, and then, at the millennium, when Drusillas changed hands, the pottery was moved to a…
Bay View Caravan and Camping

Address

Old Martello Road, Pevensey, EAST SUSSEX, BN24 6DX

Telephone
01323 768688

holidays@bay-view.co.uk

Pevensey

Bay View Park covers six acres and includes a nine hole golf course, close to the beach.
John Arthy's Rhythmic Hot Five

Address

S Nicolas Parish Church, Pevensey, Church Lane, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN245LD

Telephone
07768 274461

info@victorpottermusic.uk

Pevensey

The well known founder of the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, and his highly gifted player, bring us a selection of popular tunes from the 1920's and 1930's.

Dates

From:
20 June 2026Open 18:00 - 20:20
1066 Country Walk

Address

Castle Lane, Pevensey, BN24 5LE

Pevensey

The 31-mile 1066 Country Walk is a relatively easy, low-level route through countryside that witnessed the Norman Conquest. Starting at Pevensey Castle (though you can start in Rye), it passes Herstmonceux Castle, the historic 1066 Battle Abbey and…
Pevensey Castle

Address

English Heritage Trust, Pevensey Castle, Castle Lane, Pevensey, EAST SUSSEX, BN24 5LE

Telephone
01323 762604

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Castle Lane, Pevensey

Pevensey Castle chronicles more graphically than any other fortress the story of Britain's south coast defences. It is also famously the landing place of William the Conqueror's army in 1066.
The Beach Hive

Address

156 Coast Road, Pevensey Bay, EAST SUSSEX, BN24 6NR

Telephone
07971 072283

thebeachhive@gmail.com

Pevensey Bay

The Beach Hive is a beachfront property located in Pevensey Bay, East Sussex, available to hire for year-round weekend breaks and seaside holidays. The Beach Hive is family friendly and is a three bedroomed and two-bathroom bungalow that sleeps six…
Pevensey

Address

EAST SUSSEX, BN24 5LE

Pevensey is in the district of Wealden midway between the coastal towns of Eastbourne and Bexhill. It comprises the ancient village of Pevensey, the larger seaside resort of Pevensey Bay & some 7 miles of farmland on Pevensey Levels.

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