Lewes
Castle
& Anne of Cleves House
Lewes,
East Sussex
'The
imposing castle and barbican at Lewes, built shortly
after the Norman invasion of 1066, tower over the
county town, offering spectacular views from the
top. The museum houses an interactive touch-screen
history of the area and ‘The Story of Lewes
Town’. Down the hill in Southover is Anne
of Cleves House - a lovely Wealden hall-house given
to Anne as part of the divorce settlement made by
Henry VIII.
Opening
Times:
Castle & Museum open daily (except Mons in Jan
& 24/25/26 Dec) from 10am (11am, Sun and Bank
Hols). House open daily from 10am (12noon Sun) 1
Mar - 31 Oct; Tues - Sat from 10am rest of the year
(closed 24/25/26 Dec).
Castle
Tel: 01273 486290
House Tel: 01273 474610 website |
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