English Heritage sites near Herstmonceux Parish
PEVENSEY CASTLE
5 miles from Herstmonceux Parish
With a history stretching back over 16 centuries, Pevensey Castle chronicles more graphically than any other fortress the story of Britain's south coast defences.
1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS, ABBEY AND BATTLEFIELD
8 miles from Herstmonceux Parish
For a memorable family day out in Sussex visit Battle Abbey, the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. An enjoyable way to discover more about the most famous date in English history.
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
15 miles from Herstmonceux Parish
Bayham Abbey makes a fascinating day out on the Kent Sussex border. The impressive ruins include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.
CAMBER CASTLE
18 miles from Herstmonceux Parish
Enjoy a guided tour around this historic castle built by Henry VIII. Camber Castle lies between Rye and Winchelsea. The ruin of an unaltered artillery fort designed to guard the port of Rye.
HORNE'S PLACE CHAPEL
23 miles from Herstmonceux Parish
A rare survival of a fine domestic chapel, built for William Horne in 1366 and attached to his timber-framed manor house, which was attacked during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.
SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE
25 miles from Herstmonceux Parish
The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.
Churches in Herstmonceux Parish
All Saints
Church Rd
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
https://www.herstmonceuxandwartlingchurches.com/
All Saints is a friendly, welcoming Church of all ages and backgrounds, Our Churchyard has possibly the best view of any in Sussex, and our lovely old Church building is open every day. To find it the post code is BN27 1QJ.
Pubs in Herstmonceux Parish
Brewers Arms
Originally two 15th-century cottages, this beamed, wood panelled and floored building has been a pub since the 1830s. A new owner took over this pub in November 2015 and it is now a genuine free house. After a closure it has been sympathe...
Horseshoe Inn
Built in 1953, this hotel is decorated in mock Tudor externally and internally. It specialises in functions and weddings, has two bars and a restaurant and also welcomes non resident drinkers and eaters. It is a good base to explore the s...
Merrie Harriers
Ths sixteenth century beamed village pub has two bars, one with an inglenook fireplace, plus a modern function room. Food is locally sourced where possible and is home prepared and cooked. The pub occasionally remains open in the afternoo...
Woolpack
Old coaching inn with two separate bar areas and a dining/function area. Under new management from September 2017. Limited food menu currently available but breakfast served each day from 9:00. May close earlier than 11pm on quieter even...