Hastings Castle

Currently closed – due to reopen Spring 26. Perched dramatically on West Hill above Hastings Old Town, this is the first Norman motte-and-bailey castle built in England — constructed by William the Conqueror immediately before the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The ruined remains offer spectacular views over the town and coast, and include the remains of a collegiate chapel. The site features an audiovisual experience telling the story of the conquest.