Garland Day at Lewes Castle

Come along to the Gun Garden at the Castle this May Bank Holiday, which is free and open to all for this tradition dating back to Victorian times.

Make your way to the Castle for garland judging at 9.45am, and from 10am, Knots of May Morris dancers fill the garden with traditional May Day dancing.

Once the Mayor judges the children’s garland competition, you can enjoy a procession along the High Street.

Entry to the Gun Garden is free from 9.45am to 11am.

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"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"

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“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.”

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

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

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Garland Day at Lewes Castle

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