Key facts
- Operator
- Sussex Archaeological Society
- Condition
- Partial ruin
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
169 High St, Lewes BN7 1YE
Telephone 01273 486290
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
A partial ruin above Lewes, ticketed through the adjoining Barbican House museum rather than at the castle itself — reviewers rate the climb and the view over the town about as highly as what's left of the castle rooms, which are largely empty.
Worth the trip
The view from the top of the tower over Lewes and the surrounding Sussex countryside.
Before you go
You buy your castle ticket inside the Barbican House museum, not at the castle gate, so factor that stop into your route; it pairs well with a walk to Anne of Cleves House and Lewes Priory nearby.
Reviewers consistently rate the climb to the top for the views over Lewes and the Downs as a highlight, alongside the adjoining museum's model of the town and historical video. A couple of reviewers note the castle's interior rooms are largely empty, with the walk and views arguably the bigger draw, but overall the experience is seen as good value and interesting.
With Barbican House museum
“Very helpful staff. Decent castle with a reasonable entrance fee.”— Kenneth Leung, visitor review
