Anne of Cleves House
With a National Art Pass you get
Explore domestic Tudor life at Anne of Cleves House in Lewes, with atmospheric rooms, historic collections and beautiful gardens to explore.
Tudor life
Granted to Anne of Cleves as part of her annulment settlement from Henry VIII, this 15th-century timber-framed house is rich in Tudor character.
Visitors step through rooms furnished with period pieces that evoke daily life, from kitchens to bedrooms.
The building itself, with exposed beams and uneven floors, tells its own story of survival across centuries.
Local history and craft
The museum explores local history as well as Tudor domesticity. Highlights include Wealden ironwork, Sussex pottery and artefacts from everyday rural life.
Displays are designed to be accessible and engaging, giving insight into the crafts, trades and traditions of the region. Together, objects and architecture create a vivid picture of past lives.
Peaceful gardens
Outside, charming gardens provide a peaceful retreat with fragrant borders, herbs and shaded lawns. The grounds extend the experience, offering a space to pause and reflect.
Why you should go
Rare timber-framed Tudor house in Lewes
Collections of Sussex pottery and ironwork
Peaceful historic gardens with herbs and lawns
Visitor information
Address
52 Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1JA
01273 474610
Opening times
1st April-31st October
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm
Open on Bank Holiday Mondays
Open on Mondays during the summer holidays (28th July-25th August)
