Lewes Heritage Open Days Weekend

Friday 11 Sept – Sunday 13 Sept, various times and venues across Lewes. See full details and how to book here.

Heritage Open Days Weekend celebrates England’s architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public, or charge for admission. This year, enjoy free access to 18 historic Lewes buildings plus seven guided walks.

This year’s national theme is ‘Working life through the ages’, with an opportunity to tour properties in Lewes such as Harvey’s Brewery, the Harpsichord Workshop, and Edward Reeves’ Victorian photographic studio and its extensive archives.

Guided walks include the Malling Deanery Arboretum (pictured), Ironworks of Lewes, and Industry in Cliffe.

Lewes House at 32 High Street (home of Lewes Climate Hub) is the meeting point for most guided walks. It will be open on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 from 10am to 5pm with exhibitions from Friends of Lewes and Lewes History Group, and refreshments in the beautiful garden.

Advance booking, where required, opens on Thursday 20 August at 9am.

Friends of Lewes is the organiser of Heritage Open Days in Lewes. See more on their website here.