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Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum

Barbican House
169 High Street
Lewes
BN7 1YE
East Sussex
England

Collection details
Archaeology
Coins and Medals
Archives

Facilities

Shop: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes

Our library is open to the public by appointment only.

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01273 486290
General information (Fax) : 01273 486990
E-mail : castle@sussexpast.co.uk
Website : www.sussexpast.co.uk

Open
Open daily, Tues - Sat, 10am - 5.30pm; Sun, Mon & Bank Holidays, 11am - 5.30pm.

Closed
The castle closes at dusk during the winter however the Barbican House Museum remains open until 5.30pm. Last admission to either, 30 minutes before closing time.

Admission charges
Adult £4.70
Child £2.40
Senior Citizen £4.20
Student £4.20
Family (2+2) £12.20
1 adult + up to 4 children £9.50
Discounts for groups of more than 15 people
Family £11.00 (2 adults & 2 children)
One adult and up to 4 children £8.75

Group rates (minimum 15 people):
Adult £3.70
Child £1.70
Senior Citizen £3.10
Student £3.10

Discounts
English Heritage

Description
Lewes Castle is one of the oldest castles in England, built soon after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Over the years it was extended and altered and its high keep and towers still dominate the town. Magical views of Lewes, the Downs and the river Ouse reward everyone who manages the climb to the top. Barbican House Museum, opposite the castle, tells the story of Sussex throughout the ages and houses the Lewes Town model.

Collections description
Barbican House Museum, which stands opposite the castle, tells the story of Sussex from the Stone Age to the end of the medieval period. Displays include stone axes, Roman pottery and beautiful Saxon jewellery. It also houses the Lewes Town Model, a sound and light show based around a delightful model of nineteenth century Lewes.

Key artists and exhibits
Lewes ; Sussex archaeology ; Sussex Archaeological Society ; medieval Sussex ;

Articles
Multi-Million Pound Archive Centre Planned For Sussex
Pop Into Your Local - During Museums and Galleries Month 2003!

Available resources
Services for schools at Lewes Castle  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
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide 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
Secondary school education service available Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Library
Licensed for weddings
Research facilities for academics
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