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Experience this historic Norman castle that towers over Lewes. Enjoy panoramic views of the South Downs from the top of the Keep Tower.

Discover Sussex Archaeology and more! Visit https://sussexpast.co.uk/attraction/lewes-castle/ for opening hours.

16/10/2026

A little Lewes Bonfire magic, knitted into every pair!🧦

We’re excited to give you a behind-the-scenes look at our brand-new Lewes Bonfire socks, made by our supplier, Peper Harow. Swipe through to see the process➡️

From the knitting process to the final packaging, take a peek at how these special socks are brought to life, celebrating one of Lewes’s most iconic traditions.

Proudly made in England, they’ll soon be available in the gift shop at Lewes Castle - keep an eye on our socials for their arrival!👀

10/10/2026

Coming soon…🔥

Lewes Bonfire socks will be arriving at our gift shop at the end of October!🛍️

Proceeds from sales will go towards the upkeep of the Sussex Archaeological Society’s historic buildings🏰

Keep an eye on our page – we’ll let you know as soon as the socks hit the shelves!🧦

09/10/2026

Do you have a passion for heritage and supporting its preservation? We're looking for maintenance volunteers who can work alongside our maintenance team to ensure that Lewes Castle & Museum, and Anne of Cleves House are carefully maintained, presented and looked after for future generations. Basic DIY skills are helpful but not necessary!

Take a look at the role description here for more information and how to apply➡️ https://loom.ly/fe14cr4

06/10/2026

The castle mound is having a haircut! Can you spot the difference?

Thank you Tree Amigos for taking on this challenge!

24/09/2026

As September draws to a close, the signs of a new season are all around us🍂

Nearly 1,000 years ago, autumn would have brought its own familiar rhythm to Lewes. With the harvest gathered, attention turned towards the colder months ahead – storing food, gathering fuel and making preparations for winter.

Life was much more closely shaped by the changing seasons than it is for many of us today, and autumn was an important time of preparation for communities across the medieval landscape.

All these centuries later, our Castle is watching another autumn unfold over the town below🏰

As September comes to an end, why not spend an autumn day with us and discover some of the history the Castle has witnessed along the way?

Book your tickets via the link below:
https://sussexpast.co.uk/our-historic-sites/lewes-castle-museum/

17/09/2026

What did autumn taste like nearly 1,000 years ago? 🍎

As the harvest came in across the landscape surrounding our Castle, attention turned to making the most of what had been grown and gathered.

Grain was an essential part of the medieval diet, used to make staples such as bread and ale, while seasonal fruits and other produce could be eaten fresh or preserved for the colder months ahead.

Without modern refrigeration or year-round access to the foods we take for granted today, the changing seasons had a much greater influence on what was available to eat.

High above Lewes, the Castle has witnessed almost 1,000 autumns – and enormous changes in the way people below its walls have lived, worked and eaten🏰

Discover nearly 1,000 years of history with us this autumn, book your tickets via the link below:
https://sussexpast.co.uk/our-historic-sites/lewes-castle-museum/

15/09/2026

What our visitors have to say about our site… 🏰

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“Fascinating piece of history, worth a visit. Ticket gives you a museum, town model and video and access to the Barbican Tower and Shell Keep. Excellent views of Lewes from the South Tower, great stories of Lewes history explained on boards on your way round.”

Thank you for the lovely review! ❤️

Come and see what you can discover with us for yourself - book your tickets now by following the link below:
https://sussexpast.co.uk/our-historic-sites/lewes-castle-museum/

14/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend for Heritage Open Days! It was great to see so many people exploring the Castle and Museum! We hope everyone enjoyed their visit and comes back to support us throughout the year.

There's still time to see our ArtWave installation by Philip Colbert - Daydreamer (Seated Lobster) which will be on display in the Castle grounds until November.

13/09/2026

History isn’t just something to look at… 🏰

Today is the final day of Lewes Heritage Open Days, and we’re giving you the chance to get a little closer to the past with artefact handling at Lewes Castle from 10am–1pm.

Come along, get hands-on with pieces of history and discover more about the objects and materials that can help us understand the people who came before us.

Entry to our site is free today, so it’s a great opportunity to come and explore your local heritage.

👐 Artefact handling: 10am–1pm
🎟️ Free entry
📍 Lewes Castle & Museum

Please note that the Castle towers will be closed today.

Come and spend your Sunday with a little bit of history!

11/09/2026

Heritage Open Days are here! 🏰

We’re delighted to be welcoming visitors to our heritage site for free as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days.

Come and discover the Castle, explore its history and enjoy the grounds without the usual admission charge.

A quick note for anyone planning their visit: the Castle towers will not be open for access during Heritage Open Days, but there will still be plenty to see and discover during your visit.

📅 11, 12 & 13 September
🎟️ Free entry

We look forward to welcoming you! Find out more by following the link below:
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/lewes-castle-museum-1.html

Address

169 High Street
Lewes
BN71YE

Telephone

+441273405730

Website

https://sussexpast.co.uk/attraction/lewes-castle/

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