Places of Interest and Things to Do
in Lewes & around Sussex
When staying at Pelham House there are always lots of things to see and do, here we have decided to list a few things that you can do in Lewes and the surrounding Sussex coast.
Lewes Culture
Find out what’s going on in Lewes this week at vivalewes.com or pick up their free monthly magazine from many outlets in Lewes.
Visit the Lewes Tourist Information Centre
187 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2DE
Tel: 01273 483 448
See the Leisure and Culture pages on the Lewes District Council website
Festival & Events
First Saturday of the month : Lewes Farmers Market
10th-12th June 2010 : South of England Show
date tbc: Brighton Comedy Festival
date tbc : Moorcroft Charity race day, Plumpton race course
November 5th : Bonfire Night in Lewes, the biggest celebration of its kind in Britain
Lewes Castle
Building started on Lewes Castle in 1066, but it was not finished until 300 years later when the Barbican House was also built alongside. Barbican House Museum houses the Sussex Archaeological Society's archaeological collections, a temporary exhibition gallery and specialist bookshop for all those interested in history and archaeology.
During the summer, the castle gardens provide an excellent venue for theatrical and musical events, as well as children's parties.
Anne of Cleves House
Anne of Cleves House is a 15th century timber-framed Wealden house that formed part of Anne's divorce settlement from Henry VIII in 1541. The house is a remarkable example of medieval and late-Elizabethan craftsmanship, and in 1923 it was given to Sussex Archaeological Society who have restored and re-modelled the premises to provide a museum containing a range of interesting artefacts such as local pottery, 18th century tapestries, exposing timber beams, richly carved oak furniture and amazing pieces of carved stonework.
Lewes Bonfire night
Lewes is world-renowned for its lively Bonfire night celebrations, with torchlit processions through the streets and several bonfires. With seven local societies, Lewes Bonfire night is an extremely popular local event and quite a spectacle for tourists.
