Towns & cities · South East England
Pevensey
Pevensey — village and civil parish in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pevensey Bay · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Pevensey is located in East Sussex, with the nearest railway station being Pevensey Bay, just 0.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Pevensey is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 7 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 2,997 people. Address: BN24. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England". Coordinates: 50.8206°, 0.3381°.
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Summary from the official site
Pevensey is a historic parish located in East Sussex, England, known for its rich history and proximity to the coast. Visitors can explore the area, which includes notable sites such as Pevensey Castle and the scenic Pevensey Bay.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pevensey Levels SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Pevensey Levels
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Pevensey ( PEV-ən-zee) is a village and civil parish in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. The main village is located five miles (8 km) north-east of Eastbourne, one mile (1.6 km) inland from Pevensey Bay. The settlement of Pevensey Bay forms part of the parish. It was here that William the Conqueror made the landing in his invasion of England in 1066 after crossing the English Channel from Normandy.
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Background
History
Pevensey has 23 buildings of historic significance listed by English Heritage including the Grade I listed St Nicolas church and the Grade II* listed Old Mint House. In 2022 the Old Mint House was added to English Heritage's list of buildings at risk of disrepair.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.8206, 0.3381
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Pevensey
- Postcode
- BN24
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Population
- 2,997
- Nearest railway station
- Pevensey Bay — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.pevenseyparishcouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q734453 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pevensey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Pevensey Castle and surrounding village.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pevensey Courthouse Museum
Museums · 0.1 km
Pevensey Court House
Museums · 0.1 km
St. Nicolas Church, Pevensey
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Pevensey Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Landings
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
1066 Country Walk
Military museums · 0.3 km
Pevensey Cannon
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Pevensey Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
Pevensey Castle
Castles · 0.4 km
Castrum Anderitum
Hill forts · 0.4 km
Tudor Artillery Battery
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
St Mary's Church, Westham
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Pevensey is a town located in East Sussex, South East England, with a population of 2,997. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,997
- Administrative county
- East Sussex
- Constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Pevensey
114 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Pevensey →
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Castrum Anderitum
Castrum Anderitum — 3rd century Roman fort in the province of Britannia.
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Barnhorn Manor
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Bexhill Cemetery
Bexhill Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Bexhill Farmers' Market
Bexhill Farmers' Market is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Bexhill Rotary Club Coin Collector
Bexhill Rotary Club Coin Collector — Public artwork (sculpture) by Jordan Whitewood-Neal and Michael Whiting.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Bexhill War Memorial
Bexhill War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1920-12-12.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Civilian War Dead
Civilian War Dead — War memorial, dating to 2015-10-14.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Denbigh Carving
Denbigh Carving — Public artwork (sculpture) by Joc Hare.
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Dinosaur Egg
Dinosaur Egg — Public artwork (sculpture) by Dave Lucas.
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Excalibre 7.62
Excalibre 7.62 — Public artwork (sculpture) by Steven Gregory.
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📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Gillham Wood
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Gillham Wood
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Highwoods
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Highwoods SSSI
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Jubilee Sundial
Jubilee Sundial — Public artwork (sculpture) by Bexhill Rotary Club and SENLAC.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Little Common War Memorial
Little Common War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1920-11-21.
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Mini Beasts and Bracken Fronds
Mini Beasts and Bracken Fronds — Public artwork (sculpture) by Dave Lucas.
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Natured Emporium
Natured Emporium — Public artwork (mural) by Luke Brabants.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Peace Memorial
Peace Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1919-11-02.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Pebblerush
Pebblerush — Public artwork (sculpture) by Leigh Dyer;Joc Hare.
Nearby
📷 5Museums · South East England
Pevensey Courthouse Museum
Pevensey Courthouse Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Pevensey Court House
Pevensey Court House — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St. Nicolas Church, Pevensey
St. Nicolas Church, Pevensey — church in Pevensey, East Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Pevensey Bridge
Pevensey Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Landings
Landings — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Military museums · South East England
1066 Country Walk
1066 Country Walk — a military museum in england south east.
Where to eat & stay near Pevensey
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Pevensey Bay Holiday Park
Pevensey Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Castle View Caravan Site
Castle View Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south east.
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Grey Tower Caravan Park
Grey Tower Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Normans Bay Camping and Caravanning Club
Normans Bay Camping and Caravanning Club — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Normans Bay Caravan Park
Normans Bay Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Bulls Head Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Red Lion Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The George Hotel
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pevensey?
- Pevensey is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN24), in the parish of Pevensey.
- What is Pevensey?
- Pevensey — village and civil parish in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England.
- How do I get to Pevensey?
- The nearest railway station is Pevensey Bay, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN24.
- Is Pevensey a protected site?
- Yes — Pevensey is part of the Pevensey Levels SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Pevensey Levels Ramsar wetland.
- Is Pevensey free to visit?
- Yes, Pevensey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pevensey?
- The nearest railway station is Pevensey Bay, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN24.