Lewes Castle & Museum

Visit Lewes Castle, a Norman Castle built after the Battle of Hastings by supporters of William the Conqueror.
Climb the steps to the top of The Keep for stunning panoramic views across Sussex. As you ascend, explore the history of this 950-year-old fortress and how it played a key role in the development of the town.

Visit the adjoining Museum of Sussex Archaeology to view artefacts from prehistoric to medieval Sussex, plus temporary exhibitions that showcase treasures from our collections.

Discover the story of Lewes through a delightful model of the town and short film.

Don’t forget to bring your picnic to enjoy in the lovely gardens. Why not see if you can spot a very special cannon in the grounds?

Timings & Tours

Friday 19 September:

10:00am - 17:00pm

Saturday 20 September:

10:00am - 17:00pm

Sunday 21 September:

10:00am - 17:00pm

Location & directions

Barbican House, 169 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1YE

Directions:

Lewes has good train and bus links. The train station is a five minute walk from the castle and there is a taxi rank outside the main entrance to the station. Buses stop in the High Street, close to the castle. Lewes is easily accessed from the A27, A26 and A275. Drivers using the A27 should enter the town from the eastern end of the Lewes by-pass via the Cuilfail Tunnel. Car parking and coach parking are available in the town.

Contact on day:

Lewes Castle

Telephone number:

+441273486290

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Lewes Castle has a number of stairs to climb. Museum is set across multiple floors, accessible by stairs only due to the historic nature of the building.

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