Pevensey Parish offers something for everyone from eateries and attractions to leisurely strolls across Pevensey Levels and through Pevensey Castle.
Below you can find information of the different attractions, sites and facilities.
See attached the leaflet and short video which was created by Wealden District Council with the assistance from Pevensey Parish Council as part of the Shop and Dine Well in Wealden Campaign.
This leaflet provides information on what can be found in the villages for locals and visitors. leaflet
The short video showcases Pevensey and Pevensey Bay for locals and visitors, which includes interviews with local traders. Link.
Wealden’s New 2022 attraction Guide and tourism video
Wealden has issued a press release regarding Explore Wealden’s new 2022 attraction guide. The link will take you to the page to download the guide. Press release
Tourism video will take you through an overview of Wealden. Link
Attractions
1066 Country Walk
Pevensey Start/End point: Pevensey Castle, Castle Road, Pevensey, BN24 5LE Link
Starting from the sculpture within. The 31-mile 1066 Country Walk is a relatively easy, low-level route through countryside that witnessed the Norman Conquest. Starting at Pevensey Castle (and heading north towards the Pevensey levels), it passes Herstmonceux Castle, the historic 1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield, medieval Winchelsea, ending in historic Rye.
Thanks to a grant of £160,000 secured from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development by Rother District Council Cultural Development, the 1066 Country Walk has been improved with new signage, information panels, benches and sculptures in situ. Much of the walk passes through the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a typical medieval landscape with rolling hills and valleys, atmospheric marshes, ancient woodland, historic towns, quaint villages, old churches, rustic farms, elegant estates, oast houses and windmills, and plenty of cosy pubs and cafés along the way.
From the castle, take a left out of the castle gates and cross the road. A minute down Castle Road you will see a small pathway on your right. Look out for the 1066 Country Walk discs here. This heads off towards the Pevensey Levels. Please note that very soon you will need to cross the busy A27 Pevensey Bypass so dogs must be kept on leads and we advise children’s hands are held on this approach.
Pevensey Court House, Museum and Gaol – High Street, Pevensey, BN24 5LG
There has been a court house and gaol in Pevensey since Tudor times, although the origin of this building is uncertain. It also came to serve as the town hall. The timber ceiling is mainly 17th century. The entrance porch, exercise yard and prison cells, including the adjacent robing room, were added circa 1830 when the building was in urgent need of upgrading. The court furniture including the dock remain in place as they were last used in 1886, when the Corporation ceased to exist.
Old Mint House – High Street, Pevensey, BN24 5LF
Coins were minted in the village during the reign of the Norman kings, probably in the Mint House, which later may have figured as the village’s customs house. It was home once to Andrew Borde, a Carthusian monk who became a 16th century spy for Thomas Cromwell. Friends of the Mint House is a thriving group on Facebook and charts the work of the group as they explore and chronicle the history and day to day activities that once took place in this fascinating building.
Sites
Pevensey Levels (Site of Special Scientific Interest) – Pevensey Levels, BN27 1SE
Place type: Other Landcover
Location: Grid Ref: TQ 6342 0558 • X/Y co-ords: 563421, 105585 • Lat/Long: 50.82680130,0.31899845
Pevensey Levels is a 3,603.2-hectare (8,904-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Bexhill-on-Sea and Hailsham in East Sussex. It is a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I, a Ramsar site and a Special Area of Conservation.
Facilities
Pevensey Bay Holiday Park – Eastbourne Road, Pevensey Bay, BN24 6DH – 01323 407750
Enjoy the relaxed environment and invigorating sea air. With a glorious beach right on your doorstep you are never far from a spectacular sea view. With loads of space for kids to play and a wonderful beach front, the Holiday Park has a host of fantastic holiday features to enrich your stay. You can have a with an indoor swimming pool, gym, entertainment venue and adventure playground too.
Pevensey Bay Holiday Park is in a much-lauded part of Sussex. It’s a place steeped in history with Pevensey Castle, Battle Abbey and Herstmonceux Science Centre all a short drive (or bus ride) away. There are many great reasons to visit Sussex.
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Facilities at Pevensey Bay Holiday Park include : Indoor Pool, Family Bar, Restaurant, Children’s Play Park, Fitness Room, 9-hole Golf Course, All Weather Sports Pitch, Amusement Arcade, Entertainment Venue, Flexible Dining, Free Wi-Fi in Clubhouse, Launderette, Paddling / Children’s Pool, Pets Welcome, Sun Terrace, Superfast Internet in Accommodation*
Some amenities including Golfing available to non residents. Call for further information.
Cannon Camping & Caravan Park – A259 Eastbourne Road, Pevensey Bay, – Call: 07899 651612 Email: info@cannoncamping.com
A small independent family run touring camp site perfectly located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Pevensey Bay. The campsite originally opened in 1974 and is named after the two Cannons situated on the frontage (which are dated 1830) which came from the local Martello Towers in Pevensey The location means that you are only a short walk away from the beach with its panoramic views of the South Coast from Hastings to Eastbourne. Sovereign Harbour and Pevensey Bay Village are within 1/2 mile and have a range of amenities, including waterfront restaurants, bars, shops and supermarket. For relaxing walks, the public footpath accessed from our site leads you along the river to the historic Pevensey Castle where you will also find the local village pub and tea rooms. The site offers electric and non-electric grass touring and camping pitches. A standard pitch with electric includes a car with caravan and awning and up-to 2 persons. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads. Facilities include: Hot Showers, Flushing Toilets, Washing up area, Waste & Recycling point, Chemical disposal, Drinking Water, On site Reception and shop stocking a range of holiday and camping essentials, including calor gas, food supplies, cold drinks and ice-cream.
Chilley Farm Camping, Glamping and more – Rickney Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1SE – 07971 591132, Email angie@chilleyfarmshop.com
Chilley Farm is a lovely East Sussex campsite near Eastbourne, nestled amongst the rolling Sussex hills and grasslands. Here you can either pitch your own tent or perhaps go glamping, another really popular way to camp and popular for couples, hen parties and campers looking for a bit of luxury! You will enjoy a relaxed few days, knowing that you really don’t even have to leave the campsite, unless you want really to, venturing into a local town or perhaps go to the beautiful beaches or castles in Sussex. There is an on site farm cafe, where you can order fresh snacks, hot food, perhaps a cream tea or a sausage roll for the kids. There is also a great selection of fresh cakes you can buy in the well stocked farm shop.
The camping details are:
Standard Pitches (up to 4 people), Medium Sized pitches available (up to 6 people), Large pitches available (up to 8 people)
Bell tent hire, Well behaved dogs are allowed, BBQs are welcome, Fire pits and wood packs from £8. Will be delivered to you on our rounds, Camper vans and small motorhomes are welcome, Play area, Brand new showers and a toilet block,
On site farm shop, On site butchers
Glamping
You will enjoy a beautiful glamping tent, already set up for you. Included in this offer are the solar lighting for outside, a welcome mat and bunting. You will need to bring your own beds and bedding (or you can hire them from us) as well as all your other camping equipment
Superior Glamping
a fully furnished tent for up to 6 people, bedding and beds, side tables, bunting, carpet, mat & rugs, lights inside & fairy lights outside, fire pit and logs, No cooking facilities included, except for the firepit
We supply pretty much everything except for your food and we have a farm shop on site as well as butchers. The butchers do some amazing meat packs including plenty of barbecue food. So you can enjoy your weekend and don’t need to even leave the site!
SPECIALIST 121 CRICKET TUITION (AT THIS VENUE)
Specialist 121 sessions to improve technique, tactical, mental and physical aspects of batting, bowling, fielding and keeping. Choice of four coaches allowing for more available hourly time slots at our facility in Chilley Farm.
The session include drills and analysis, a programme to help you improve. Sessions available for players of any age, both adult and child, all abilities, help to improve your game.
