County guide · The Castle Rolls
Best castles in East Sussex
7 castles in East Sussex, from Bodiam's iconic moated silhouette to Hastings, built within a year of the Norman Conquest.
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Every castle on this list - 7 in total
Bodiam Castle
East Sussex
Moated 14th-century castle; exterior intact, interior ruined
Hastings Castle
East Sussex
Seasonal; 1066 Story exhibition
Pevensey Castle
East Sussex
Medieval castle within Roman fort walls
Herstmonceux Castle
East Sussex
Gardens daily; interior by guided tour
Lewes Castle
East Sussex
With Barbican House museum
Rye Castle (Ypres Tower)
East Sussex
13thC tower museum, open year-round
Camber Castle
East Sussex
Exterior viewable anytime; one-mile walk from Rye