The Top 5 Castles around Wealden
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 5
beautiful castles to choose from around Wealden. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Wealden. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Groombridge Place Manor House and Moat
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Groombridge Place is a beautiful country estate complete with sculpted formal gardens, a moated 17th-century manor house and over 200 acres of parkland.
The house and its bridges were designed …
The house and its bridges were designed …
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Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle
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Founded in the 4th century as one of the last fortresses of the Roman 'Saxon coast', Pevensey Castle was also the landing site of William the Conqueror's army in 1066. …
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Herstmonceux Castle
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Herstmonceux is a delightful destination for bike tour and road cycle rides. It includes a cafe and gardens at the side as well as the observatory further up the hill. …
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View of Pevensey Castle Earthworks
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You could easily walk right on by, perhaps admire the church spire, and continue without ever realising there's a castle here. When you pause and look though, the remaining earthworks …
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Bolebroke Castle
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The "castle" was built as a hunting lodge around 1450 and is said to be the oldest brick building in Sussex. Henry VIII supposedly stayed here while hunting in Ashdown …
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