Sussex Past marks Heritage Open Days 2024 with free admission to three historic properties

Once again, Sussex Past is extremely proud to be an active participant in Heritage Open Days this September, giving people free access to three historic properties in Sussex.

Lewes Castle and Anne of Cleves House in Lewes and Marlipins Museum in Shoreham-by-Sea each will throw open their doors to welcome visitors completely free of charge on certain dates this month.

Heritage Open Days is England's largest community led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of individuals and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history.

Heritage Open Days at Lewes Castle:

10am to 5pm: Friday, September 13, Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15.

Heritage Open Days at Anne of Cleves House, Lewes:

10am to 4pm: Friday, September 13, Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15.

Heritage Open Days at Marlipins Museum, Shoreham-by-Sea:

11am to 3pm: Sunday, September 8 and Sunday, September 15.

Emma O’Connor, Museums Officer at Sussex Past, said:“As part of our commitment to making Sussex’s rich heritage accessible to all, we are delighted to participate in Heritage Open Days 2024.

"We warmly invite you to visit three of our wonderful heritage properties during the course of Heritage Open Days where there will be no admission charge and visitors can discover for themselves the fascinating history behind each of them.

"Lewes Castle is a Norman castle built after the Battle of Hastings by supporters of William the Conqueror. Anne of Cleves House, also in Lewes, is a stunning timber-framed Tudor house given to Anne of Cleves at the end of her short-lived marriage to Henry VIII.

"Marlipins Museum, in Shoreham-by-Sea, meanwhile, is Britain’s oldest secular building, which houses a unique collection of maritime artefacts. Whether you are coming as an old friend or a first-time visitor, we look forward to welcoming you to each of these historic buildings for Heritage Open Days.”

No pre-booking is required for any of Sussex Past’s Heritage Open Days events.

To find out more about Heritage Open Days nationwide visit: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/