Anne of Cleves House

Anne of Cleves House is a timber-framed museum building in Lewes with an authentically fitted Tudor kitchen, a bright parlour, and multiple rooms furnished with period pieces from the era. The building contains metalwork collections and displays how people lived during that time.

The house became property of Anne of Cleves after her annulment from Henry VIII in 1541, though she never lived there. It changed hands several times over the centuries before becoming a museum building.

The house displays metalwork from Sussex, including forge tools and equipment once used in cannon manufacturing, which reflects the region's industrial craft traditions. These objects show how local craftspeople worked and how their skills shaped the community's economy over time.

It is best to move through the rooms slowly and look closely at the furnishings, since Tudor houses look quite different from what we are used to today. You should allow time to explore both the interior spaces and the garden with its period herbs and plants.

Visitors can put on historical costumes while exploring the rooms, allowing them to experience daily life from that era beyond just looking at objects. Wearing the clothing helps people understand the weight, materials, and movement restrictions of the period.

Location: Lewes

Address: 52 Southover High Street, Lewes BN7 1JA

Website: https://sussexpast.co.uk/attraction/anne-of-cleves-house

GPS coordinates: 50.86910,0.00461

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23