Anne of Cleves' House, East Sussex

Anne of Cleves (1515–1557) the fourth wife of Henry VIII of England and so was Queen of England from 6 January 1540 to 9 July 1540. The marriage was never consummated, and she was not crowned queen consort. Anne of Cleves' House formed part of Anne's divorce settlement from Henry VIII in 1541. It is a 15th century timber-framed Wealden hall-house which was restored by the architect Walter Godfrey.

The house contains collections of Sussex pottery, a wide ranging collection of furniture and artefacts from around Sussex, and the bedroom and kitchen are furnished to resemble their appearance at the time of Cleves's ownership. Other displays feature Lewes from the 16th century to the present day and the Wealden ironwork gallery has artefacts from firebacks and cannon to boot-scrapers and chimney backs, illustrating this influential Sussex industry.

It is home to wide-ranging collections of furniture and artefacts of Sussex interest in addition to an important collection of iron fire backs. The house is open to the public and plays host to functions throughout the year, including parties, weddings and small informal concerts.[2]

Opening Times

1st March- 31st October
10.00am-5.00pm Tuesday - Saturday
11.00am-5.00pm Sunday, Monday and Bank Hols.

Last admission: 4.30pm

Closed for Private Bookings and Weddings - we advise calling ahead to check opening times on Saturdays during the Wedding Season from April to September.

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Ticket Prices

Adult £4.40
Child (5-15) £2.20
Senior Citizen £3.90
Student £3.90
Family (2 adults & 2 children) £11.80
Family (1 adult & up to 4 children) £11.80

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Disabled Facilities

All visitors are welcome; however due to the historic nature of the building there are changes of level and thus wheelchair access to the house and garden is very limited. A ramp is available to enter the East Room. WThere is no disabled toilet facility.

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More Information

Telephone: 01273 405739
Email: anne@sussexpast.co.uk

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