Castle

Lewes Castle

Lewes, East Sussex
Directions Tickets
  • Open
  • £12 adult · £6.50 child
  • Assistance dogs only
  • No car park on site
  • Charity or trust
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Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Lewes Castle is a castle near Lewes, East Sussex, managed by Charity or trust. Adult tickets cost £12. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is no car park on site.

Lewes Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 Closed
  2. Tue 13 10:0017:00
  3. Wed 14 10:0017:00
  4. Thu 15 10:0017:00
  5. Fri 16 10:0017:00
  6. Today Sat 17 10:0017:00
  7. Sun 18 10:0017:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Autumn 2 Sep to 24 Oct
Tue to Sun
10:00 to 17:00
 16:30
Winter 2 Nov to 3 Jan
Tue to Sun
10:00 to 16:00
 15:30
Early 2027 4 Jan to 12 Feb
Sat to Sun
10:00 to 16:00
 15:30

Closed on 5 Nov, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec.

Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.

Lewes Castle tickets and prices

2026 prices · checked 17 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket On the day
Adult £12
Concession £11
Student £6.50
Child £6.50
Family £34
Book on the Charity or trust site

Getting to Lewes Castle and parking

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Parking
No car park on site. Car and coach parking available in the town. Town car parks.
By train
Lewes is 0.2 miles away.
Public transport
Buses stop in the High Street close to the castle; Lewes station is a five-minute walk.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Assistance dogs only
  • Pet dogs: not allowed.
  • Assistance dogs: welcome.
  • Dogs not permitted except assistance dogs.

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: Access limited to ground level for those with difficulty walking; steep slopes, uneven paths, many steps; keep not suitable for wheelchairs; museum has steps and no lift; accessible pavilion in Gun Garden.
  • Accessible toilet: no.

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Shop Yes
  • Picnic area Yes

What to see at Lewes Castle

  • 01

    Keep

    The main fortified tower of the castle.

  • 02

    Gardens

    Gardens you can walk around.

  • 03

    Views

    Notable views from the site.

  • 04

    Exhibition

    Displays and exhibitions to see.

Photos

Castles near Lewes Castle

All 4 castles in East Sussex

FAQs

How much does it cost to visit Lewes Castle?

Adult tickets cost £12.

When is Lewes Castle open?

In the autumn season it opens Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

Where do you park at Lewes Castle?

There is no car park on site. Town car parks.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 14 Oct 2026
Suggest a correction
  1. Page on sussexpast.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  2. Page on sussexpast.co.uk · checked 17 Oct 2026
  3. Wikidata · checked 17 Oct 2026

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