Lewes Castle & Museum
Barbican House, 169 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1YE
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 13 September:
- 10:00am - 17:00pm
- Saturday 14 September:
- 10:00am - 17:00pm
- Sunday 15 September:
- 10:00am - 17:00pm
Location & directions
Barbican House, 169 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1YE
- 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.
