Looking for great-value days out in Sussex? Visitors travelling to Lewes by bus can enjoy 50% off admission to both Lewes Castle & Museum and Anne of Cleves House.

Sussex Past and Brighton & Hove Buses have partnered to encourage sustainable travel while helping visitors enjoy two of Lewes’ most historic attractions for less.

Simply arrive by bus and show a valid Brighton & Hove Buses ticket or bus pass (physical or digital) when purchasing your tickets on arrival to receive 50% off standard admission.

Lewes is served by the following routes:

  • Route 28 runs from Brighton, Lewes and Ringmer to Hailsham and Eastbourne every 30 minutes, Monday to Saturday.
  • Route 29A runs hourly from Heathfield to Uckfield, Lewes and Brighton.

The journey from Brighton to Lewes takes around 20 minutes, making it a quick and easy day trip.

Brighton & Hove Buses also offer a range of great-value tickets, including the networkSAVER, which allows unlimited travel across their network all day. Family, couple, youth and small group tickets are also available through the Brighton & Hove Buses App, making it easy to plan and pay for your journey.

How to redeem

To receive your discount, simply present a valid Brighton & Hove Buses ticket or bus pass when you arrive at the ticket desk at Lewes Castle & Museum or Anne of Cleves House.

We recommend checking the opening hours for the day of your visit before travelling.


Terms and conditions

  • You must hold a valid Brighton & Hove Buses ticket or bus pass (physical or digital) to receive the discount.
  • The offer provides 50% off full-price admission to Lewes Castle & Museum and Anne of Cleves House.
  • The offer is currently valid and available until 
  • The offer is limited to a maximum group size of 8 people. This includes people visiting together, even if tickets are purchased in separate transactions.
  • Advance booking is not available. Tickets must be purchased at the ticket desk on arrival.
  • The offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or concession tickets.
  • The offer does not apply to talks or special events that require separate event tickets.