Lewes Priory, Lewes, Sussex

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Accessibility

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Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewes_Priory

2026:

"Lewes Priory is a part-demolished medieval Cluniac priory in LewesEast Sussex in the United Kingdom. The ruins have been designated a Grade I listed building"

Address

Lewes Priory Trust
Lewes Town Hall
High Street
Lewes
BN7 2QS

Email

General Enquiries: Arthur Franklin: enquiries@lewespriory.org.uk

Publicity and Events: Andrew Norris: publicity@lewespriory.org.uk

History and Research: Arthur Franklin: research@lewespriory.org.uk

Education: Helen Chiasson: education@lewespriory.org.uk

Volunteering: Ruth O'Keeffe: volunteer@lewespriory.org.uk

Membership: Susan Murray: membership@lewespriory.org.uk
or see the Membership section on The Trust page

Site Manager: Arthur Franklin: site@lewespriory.org.uk

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Website

https://www.lewespriory.org.uk/

Directions

https://www.lewespriory.org.uk/priory-park-today

2026:

"Satnav

Use postcode BN7 2XA

By car from the east

  • Heading west on the A27 from the Eastbourne direction, at the Ashcombe Roundabout take the 3rd exit signposted Lewes A277.
  • Follow directions as By car from the west.

By car from the west

  • Heading east on the A27 from the Brighton direction take the 1st exit at the Ashcombe Roundabout signposted Lewes A277.
  • In 1 mile at the first traffic lights (Prison Crossroads) turn right into Winterbourne Hollow which becomes Bell Lane.
  • In 0.5 miles at the T junction turn left on to Southover High Street (B2193).
  • At the next mini roundabout go straight ahead into Priory Street.
  • At the next mini roundabout take the 2nd (signposted) exit into Mountfield Road.
  • Turn right into Mountfield Road pay and display car park.
  • Follow pedestrian signs to Priory Park.

On foot from Lewes Railway Station

  • Exit the station booking hall and, following the sign, turn left along Station Road.
  • At the mini roundabout follow the sign left into Mountfield Road.
  • At the sign turn right on the pedestrian path immediately before the pay and display car park.
  • At the playing fields T junction turn right.
  • The entrance to Priory Park is at the opening in the flint wall with the main information board.

On foot from Anne of Cleves House

  • Exit from the house and turn left along Southover High Street.
  • At the sign take the 1st right before the church into Cockshut Road.
  • Go through the brick arch under the railway line.
  • The entrance to Priory Park is 1st on the left at the main information board."

Opening Times

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