Weds 4th August

Trip to Lewes with to visit the Anne of Cleves museum & Lewes Castle

Known as the place of extravagant bonfire night celebrations, this compact hill-top town is given shape by its city walls and is crowned by an immense castle. Much of the original Norman structure has survived which gives some kind of scale. Overlooking the River Ouse, it is well worth climbing to the Keep as from there you can get a bird's eye view of the town's strategic position and, in particular, that vital place in English history where the Battle of Lewes was fought in 1264. This battle, where Simon de Montfort defeated Henry III, laid the foundation for parliamentary government.

The castle is on High Street but lower down, Anne of Cleves' house & museum is situated on Southover High Street. There are antiques shops, restaurants and other establishments, and nearby are Grange Gardens and Priory Park. It is approximately an 11 minute walk between the castle and the museum.

Details re Meeting times etc TBC