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Castles near Eastbourne

71 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Pevensey Castle, 7 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Buckingham Palace — #6 of 7,738 worldwide — 87 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Ludgate, founded 190.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — England (69), France (2).

Within 25 km of Eastbourne

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 43 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q208262.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Eastbourne?

The Castlemap atlas maps 71 landmarks (32 castles · 8 fortresses · 16 palaces & châteaux · 15 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Eastbourne, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Eastbourne?

Pevensey Castle, a ruin 7 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Eastbourne?

Buckingham Palace, ranked #6 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 87 km north from Eastbourne.

What is the oldest castle near Eastbourne?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Ludgate, founded 190 — 87 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Brighton and Hove (32 km) · London (87 km) · Southend-on-Sea (91 km) · Portsmouth (97 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.