Lewes Castle & Museum
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Lewes Castle & Museum Admission Prices
Adults – £10.95
Child (5 to 17) / Student – £5.95
Senior (65+) – £10.00
Family (1 adult + up to 3 children) – £19.50
Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) – £29.50
Under 5 – Free
Essential Carer – Free
Members of The Sussex Archaeological Society – Free
Please note, essential carers must be accompanied by a paying visitor.
Combined tickets – Admission to Lewes Castle & Museum and Anne of Cleves House Museum
If you’d like to make a day of it, why not purchase one of our combined tickets? – giving you access to both Anne of Cleves House & Museum and Lewes Castle & Museum for a discounted price.
Adult – £16.50
Child (aged 5 to 17) / Student – £8.95
Senior (65+) – £15.00
Family (1 adult + up to 3 children) – £29.00
Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) – £49.00
Under 5 – Free
Essential Carer – Free
Member of The Sussex Archaeological Society – Free
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 | Gift Aid the cost of admission to our sites and receive free entry for 12 months. Select “Add Gift Aid” at checkout or speak to our Front of House teams on arrival. For full details, click here to visit our Gift Aid page. |
Groups
A reduced price for groups of 10 or more is available. Please email lucymumbray@sussexpast.co.uk for further information.
Lewes Castle & Museum Tickets2025
1st April to 26th October
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm
Closed due to private events:
21st June & 2nd August
Open on Bank Holiday Mondays
Open on Mondays during the summer holidays (28th July – 25th August)
Closed on Mondays. Last admission to castle and museum 30 minutes before closure.
Lewes Castle & Museum TicketsLewes Castle & Museum is located in the High Street of the county town of East Sussex.
Getting here – public transport
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.
For further help with public transport visit the Traveline website.
Getting here – by car or coach
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.
Accessibility
The historic nature of the castle site means access is limited to ground level for anyone who has difficulty walking. There is an accessible pavilion in the Gun Garden with panels depicting the panorama visible from the top of the keep.
Assistance dogs are welcome and some interpretation panels are in braille.
Access to the museum: there is a small flight of steps down to the ground floor galleries and another, larger, flight up to those on the first floor. Due to the historic nature of the building there is no lift.
Large print information is available at the reception desk and in the galleries.
Gifts and shopping
We have a fantastic selection of local produce and gifts for people of all ages available in our museum shop. Browse away as you purchase your ticket from the front desk or just before you head home after your visit
Booking your tickets
Advance booking is not necessary but those who wish to can book tickets ahead of their visit. Tickets booked online will be sent via email. Any additional purchases made, for example, guidebooks, will be available to collect upon arrival at Lewes Castle & Museum. You may visit us any time during our opening hours, last admission is 30 minutes before closure.
Group bookings
Are you looking to book for a group of 10 or more? We offer discounted rates for each of our properties. Discover more about our offer by reading our groups brochure here.
To make a group booking contact the team at Lewes Castle directly on 01273 486290 or email lucymumbray@sussexpast.co.uk
Dogs
Unfortunately due to the historic nature of this building, dogs are not permitted, with the exception of assistance dogs.
Special events
Visit our What’s On page to find out more about upcoming events.
Address: 169 High St, Lewes BN7 1YE
Phone: 01273 486290
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Throughout the year, Lewes Castle holds a fantastic range of events, from children’s school holiday fun, outdoor cinema and theatre, historical events and lots more.
What’s On
Click the links above to find out more, or visit our What’s On page to see events across Sussex.
What's On
Hold your special event at Lewes Castle and treat your guests to panoramic views of the South Downs
Lewes Castle, a stunning 900-year-old ruin, offers a unique setting for events with panoramic views of the Sussex countryside. Ideal for those seeking a venue rich in Medieval history, it provides two enchanting gardens: the West Tower Gardens at the top and the charming enclosed Gun Gardens with a Pavilion at the bottom.
The Keep Garden, located under the ancient West Tower archway and accessed via 125 steps, features beautiful rose bushes and spectacular views of Lewes and the countryside.
Find out more about Weddings at Lewes Castle
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Are you passionate about history and heritage? Join our friendly volunteer team and help bring to life the stories of Lewes Castle and the Museum of Sussex Archaeology – whether by welcoming visitors, supporting educational activities, or assisting behind the scenes.
As a volunteer, you’ll play a key role in preserving the towering Norman walls of Lewes Castle – and enjoy free entry to all Sussex Past sites as a thank-you for your time and enthusiasm.
Find out more about volunteering with us