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Battle Abbey
East Sussex, TN33 0AD
www.english-heritage.org.uk/battleabbey
35 minute car journey

On 14th October 1066 Battle Abbey hosted the 'Battle of Hastings' were an army of invading Normans defeated the English.  Today, enjoy an audio tour of the 100 acre battlefield and re-live history. 

Historic Lewes
East Sussex, BN7 2QS
www.lewesonline.com/
v_leweshistory.php
30 minute car journey

Today Lewes is a delightfully charming Sussex town with plenty to see and do.  In time gone by, Lewes was not always so serene... 

Sheffield Park
East Sussex, TN22 3QX
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
SheffieldPark/
45 minute car journey

A magnificent landscaped garden, laid out in the 18thC by 'Capability' Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20thC by its owner, Arthur G. Soames. The centre piece is the original 4 lakes.

Pevensey Castle
East Sussex, BN24 5LE
www.english-heritage.org.uk/server
/show/nav.14191
15 minute car journey

A visit to Pevensey Castle is like a step back in time.  With a history dating back over 16 centuries, it was the landing place of William the Conqueror's army in 1066.