Lewes Priory, Lewes, Sussex
Details
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 Lewes, East 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
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
Phone
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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