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Anne of Cleves House

52 Southover High Street
Lewes
BN7 1JA
East Sussex
England

Collection details
Archaeology
Architecture
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Industry
Music
Science and Technology
Social History
Weapons and War
Costume and Textiles
Social History
Trade and Commerce

Facilities

Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01273 474610
General information (Fax) : 01273 486990
E-mail : anne@sussexpast.co.uk
Website : www.sussexpast.co.uk

Open
Open daily, 1st March - 31st October; Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm; Sun, Mon & Bank Hols, 11am - 5pm.
Remainder of year: Open Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm.

Closed
24th-26th December and Mondays during January, February, November and December

Admission charges
Adult £3.50, Child (5-15) £1.60, Senior Citizen £3.00, Student £3.00, Family (2+2) £8.00, 1 adult and up to four children £6.50

Discounts
English Heritage

Description
Henry VIII granted this beautiful timber-framed house to his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, as part of her divorce settlement. Let your imagination take you back to the 16th century as you wander through the kitchen or gaze at the rafters in the high roof of the hall. Round off your visit with a stroll in the delightful garden to appreciate the scent of roses and herbs.

Collections description
The Lewes Gallery tells the story of Lewes from the fifteenth century to modern times, the role of local resident Tom Paine, Lewes bonfire night traditions and the story of the Snowdrop Inn. Another gallery illustrates the important Wealden iron industry.

Key artists and exhibits
Tom Paine ; Lewes bonfire ; Bonfire night ; the fifth ; Wealden Iron ; Snowdrop Inn ; Tudor

Available resources
Services for schools at Anne of Cleves House  Guided tour (Resource); Handling collection or artefacts; Taught session (schools); Workshop or activity session (Resource)

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours Collections
General guide to collections available Disability Access
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
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