Lewes Castle & Museum
Open now until 5.30PM
Buy ticketsClimb to the top of Lewes Castle – a Norman Castle built after the Battle of Hastings by supporters of William the Conqueror – for stunning panoramic views across Sussex.
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, and look out for talks and workshops throughout the year.
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?
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Admission Prices – Lewes Castle & Museum only
| Gift Aid* | Standard | |
| Adults | £9.90 | £9.00 |
| Child/Student (5-17) | £5.50 | £5.00 |
| Senior (65+) | £9.35 | £8.50 |
| Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) | £26.40 | £24.00 |
| Family (1 adult + up to 3 children) | £17.60 | £16.00 |
| Care for Disabled (if required) |
Free | Free |
| Members of the Sussex Archaeological Society | Free | Free |
*Gift Aid your admission which includes a voluntary donation of at least 10% to support our charitable work. Thank you!
Admission Prices – combination ticket with Anne of Cleves House** – Book here
| Gift Aid* | Standard | |
| Adults | £14.85 | £13.50 |
| Child/Student (5-17) | £8.25 | £7.50 |
| Senior (65+) | £13.75 | £12.50 |
| Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) | £44.00 | £40.00 |
| Family (1 adult + up to 3 children) | £26.40 | £24.00 |
| Care for Disabled (if required) |
Free | Free |
| Members of the Sussex Archaeological Society | Free | Free |
*Gift Aid your admission which includes a voluntary donation of at least 10% to support our charitable work. Thank you!
**While we encourage both parts of a combined ticket to be used on the same day wherever possible, they remain valid for 12 months (one visit per site per ticket).
Groups
A reduced price for groups of 10 or more is available. Please email LewesFOH@SussexPast.co.uk for further information.
Lewes Castle Opening Times
March to October – 10.00am to 5.30pm
November to February – 10.00am to 4.00pm
Last Admission 30 minutes before closure
Gift and Bookshop open until closure
Lewes Castle 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
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 adminlewes@sussexpast.co.uk.
Address: 169 High St, Lewes BN7 1YE
Phone: 01273 486290
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