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Lewes Castle & Museum

Heritage Open Day: Visit Lewes Castle, a Norman Castle built after the Battle of Hastings by supporters of William the Conqueror.
Climb the steps to the top of The Keep for stunning panoramic views across Sussex. As you ascend, explore the history of this 950-year-old Visit Lewes Castle, a Norman Castle built after the Battle of Hastings by supporters of William the Conqueror.
Climb the steps to the top of The Keep for stunning panoramic views across Sussex. As you ascend, explore the history of this 950-year-old fortress and how it played a key role in the development of the town.

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.

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?
event dateFriday 19 September
venue addressBarbican House, 169 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1YE
event timesFri 19 Sep:10:00am - 17:00pm; Free Entry.
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