Summer of Fun at Lewes Castle

Type:Family Friendly

Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, Barbican House, 169 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1YE

Tel: 01273 486290

Child wearing armoured helmet and gloves at Lewes Castle

About

We've got activities throughout the month including storytelling, crafts, trails and handling collection activities to take part in.  With different themes each week, there's always a reason to come back!

Storytelling with Trevor - 28th July, 3rd August, 11th August, 18th August and 25th August (11am - 2pm).

Children's activities with Claire from The Secret Chapter - www.secretchapter.org - every Wednesday in August (10.30am - 1.30pm).

Archaeology in action (to coincide with the Festival of Archaeology) - 27th July-2nd August.

The East Sussex Finds Liaison Officers will be in the Gun Garden explaining who they are and what they do. They will showcase various finds that have come through their doors. We'll also have a handling collection available for people to explore - 29th July.

Nature Explorers - 3rd-16th August.

Castles, Knights & Dragons - 17th-31st August.  

Guide Prices

Save over 10% on summer admission tickets, until 1 September, with the Great British Summer Savings scheme! See website for details.

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Map & Directions

Opening Times

Season (27 July 2026 - 31 Aug 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00

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