Museums & Galleries · Brighton
Anne of Cleves' House
📍 BN7 1JP
Photo: Charlesdrakew (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
- Timber-framed medieval house dating from the 15th century
- Explore Tudor kitchen, parlour and bedroom with four poster bed
- Dressing up clothes to try on in the house
- Collection of historic domestic artefacts about Sussex life
- Tudor-style garden with herbs, shrubs and fruit trees
Anne of Cleves' House is a timber-framed medieval building dating from the 15th century, once given to Anne of Cleves after her marriage to Henry VIII ended, though she never actually lived there. Inside you can explore a Tudor kitchen, parlour and a bedroom with a four poster bed, try on dressing-up clothes, and browse a collection of historic Sussex artefacts, before stepping into a garden planted in traditional Tudor style. A visit typically takes 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, making it a good stop for history lovers and families. Set in Lewes town centre, East Sussex, it's just 0.4 miles from Lewes station, and there are 27 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those wanting to extend their visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm (seasonal dates)
- Time needed
- Most visits take 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Parking
- No on-site parking; public car parks nearby in Lewes
- Dogs
- Dogs not permitted except assistance dogs
- Accessibility
- Spread over several levels connected by stairs; wheelchair access limited
- Booking
- Advance booking recommended but not essential
From the attraction's own website on 19 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Parking
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🚆 Or come by train
- Lewes 0.4 miles
- Cooksbridge 2.5 miles
- Southease 2.9 miles
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