Members' Week:

Puzzling over Pevensey: The Demolishing of 1216

DATE

Sat 3 May 2025 

TIME

11am - 12pm & 2pm - 3pm

LOCATION

Pevensey Castle 

SUITABLE FOR

Adults

Step into the past and explore nearly two millennia of history at Pevensey Castle. In 1216, amidst his war with the barons, King John ordered the destruction of Pevensey Castle. But what really happened during this dramatic period? Join Dr Richard Nevell for an immersive tour around the castle ruins, where he will piece together the evidence to reconstruct the events of 1216. Discover the impact this had on Pevensey and delve into what it reveals about medieval royal power.

This tour has been grade as moderate. This is due to long periods standing and uneven surfaces across the site.

Prices

Type Price
English Heritage members Free

How to book

Tickets will go on sale on this page at 9am on Tuesday 1 April 2025.

How to find us

Property: Pevensey Castle
Address: Castle Road, Pevensey, BN24 5LE
Location: Pevensey, East Sussex, South East

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