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October Half Term: Medieval Magic & Bonfire Fun

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Lewes Castle & Museum

Fun family activities included in general admission

Lewes Castle & Museum Tickets

Join us for a fun-filled half term at Lewes Castle & Museum with exciting activities for all ages. Here’s what’s happening:

Firework Fairy and Tinkering Troll Trail
Running daily from 26th October to 3rd November

Explore the castle grounds on a magical self-led adventure! Search for all 8 hidden fairy and troll houses, and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward for completing the trail.

Before the Normans
Sunday 27th October, 10am to 4pm

Step into Anglo-Saxon life with the Haestingas reenactment group as they showcase ancient harvest traditions, weapons, armour, and clothing from over a thousand years ago.

Bonfire Night Arts and Crafts
Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November, 11am to 4pm

Get creative with Bonfire Night-themed crafts! Build your own 3D bonfire, design a firework rocket, craft a spinning catherine wheel, or make a royal crown to wear while exploring the castle.

Live Combat, Arming of the Knight & Medieval Surgery
Saturday 2nd November, 11am to 4pm

The Sussex Medieval Society takes you back in time with live demonstrations of medieval warfare and surgery. Witness the arming of a knight, discover ancient battlefield techniques, and learn the gruesome reality of medieval medical practices.

Discover Lewes Bonfire Night

Learn about the famous Lewes Bonfire Night celebrations. Uncover the history behind this unique event and the societies that continue to keep the tradition alive.

October Half Term Fun – Included in general admission

With something for everyone, make sure you don’t miss the chance to step back in time and celebrate the season at Lewes Castle. Perfect for family fun during October half term! As well as this, families can enjoy dressing up as a king or queen, sit down with colouring in sheets and play games in the Gun Garden.

All activities are included in general admission, with donations welcome.

Admission starts at £5.50 for children aged 5+, £9 for seniors and £10 for adults, with discounted family passes available. Essential carers and under 5’s go free. Plus, why not make a day of it and visit Anne of Cleves House too, with combined admission discounts available.

We invite visitors to come dressed in your favourite Halloween costume too!

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From our visitors

"Incredibly stunning place. You get a medieval feel and can imagine being there as a King. They have done well to keep it like this and would highly recommend"

TheoB via Tripadvisor - Lewes Castle

“A Trip Back in Time. Fascinating history of the Roman Palace. Well explained. Lots to see in the museum and the remains. Incredible detail in the layout of the Palace.”

Sue A via Tripadvisor - Fishbourne Roman Palace

“Go Visit NOW! The gardens are genuinely some of the most beautiful we’ve seen. We are going back soon.”

HorshamLass via Tripadvisor - Michelham Priory

“This was such an interesting place to come to. You could really feel the history of this place.”

Fifi582014 via Tripadvisor - The Priest House and Gardens

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