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A fine and atmospheric Neolithic chambered long barrow 2km (11/4 miles) along the Ridgeway from the Uffington White Horse: it was once believed to be the habitation of the Saxon smith-god Wayland.

A huge fortification begun during the Napoleonic Wars and completed in the 1860s, designed to protect Dover from French invasion. Only the moat can be visited. Part of the White Cliffs Countryside Project.

Begun as a 12th-century Norman keep and bailey castle, the palace was the chief residence of the Bishops of Winchester. Situated next to Winchester Cathedral, its extensive ruins reflect their importance and wealth. The last great occasion at Wolvesey...

This 15th-century timber framed Wealden hall-house was given to Anne as part of her divorce settlement from Henry VIII.

This modern interactive museum tells the story of Dover's rich history, and displays the world's oldest prehistoric seagoing boat, discovered nearby.

In the 1st century AD, this Roman palace was probably the largest domestic building in Britain. Today, the remains of its north wing, with many fine mosaic floors, can be seen. Behind the scenes tours are available in the Collections Discovery Centre.

Discover over 400 years of maritime history as you explore the many galleries and attractions which are guaranteed to excite and entertain – whatever your age! See where HMS Victory was built and tread the well-worn cobbles – following the footsteps of...

Listed in the Domesday Book, Leeds Castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence for six of England's medieval queens and a palace of Henry VIII. The castle's attractions include a dog collar museum, aviary, maze and grotto, vineyard, adventure...

This imposing Norman castle offers magnificent views across the town of Lewes and surrounding downland. The adjacent Barbican House Museum holds displays of Sussex archaeology and the Lewes town model.

Once a medieval Customs house, Marlipins now holds artefacts from the Shoreham area and the maritime past, plus a collection of local archaeological material. The upstairs gallery holds displays on the local silent film industry and transport.

Explore the Tudor mansion that evolved from the former Augustinian Priory, set on an island encircled by England's longest water-filled medieval moat and beautiful gardens.

Magnificent ancestral home of the Sidney family since 1552, set amidst tranquil Tudor gardens and parkland. Medieval Barons’ Hall dating from 1341, and Staterooms containing a wonderful collection of furniture, tapestries, portraits, porcelain...

This Regency palace was the magnificent seaside residence of King George IV. The exterior, which was inspired by Indian architecture, contrasts with interiors decorated in Chinese taste.

This 15th-century chapel has original furniture, including exquisitely carved and painted woodwork.

Standing in the beautiful surroundings of a traditional cottage garden on the edge of Ashdown Forest, the Priest House is an early 15th-century timber-framed hall-house with a dramatic roof of Horsham stone. Inside the house are many interesting...

England's leading museum of historic buildings, set in 50 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside.