Lewes Castle

Lewes Castle is located in BN7 1YE, Lewes, East Sussex, England, GB, situated in the heart of the South Downs with spectacular views of the Sussex countryside and the old town of Lewes.

Lewes Castle offers a beautiful 1,000-year-old romantic ruin setting with panoramic views, a historic West Tower archway ceremony site, and unique features like the zig-zag steps to The Keep and the Pleasure Garden under the old Lime Tree for ceremonies and receptions.

The venue can accommodate up to 80 guests for the ceremony in the Pleasure Garden and up to 100 guests for the wedding breakfast and reception in the Gun Garden area.

Lewes Castle offers exceptional care and works closely with couples to plan the wedding. They provide access to the venue's historic spaces, in-house staff for drinks and canapes, and have a catering partnership for bespoke menus.

Catering is provided through a partnership with Anise Catering, who offer a varied menu and drinks list, creating delicious bespoke dishes tailored to each couple's preferences, served by experienced chefs.

Lewes Castle is available for weddings every day of the week from April through October, making it ideal for spring, summer, and early autumn celebrations.

Yes, the venue is easily accessible by car, bus, and train from Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, and London, with the town's cobbled streets and historic buildings adding charm for visitors.

Weddings ceremonies take place under the ancient West Tower archway, featuring beautiful rose bushes, replacing the traditional aisle walk with a unique zig-zag path to The Keep.

After the ceremony, couples and guests can enjoy drinks and canapes in the Gun Garden served by in-house staff from the Pavilion building, which also serves as the location for the wedding breakfast and reception festivities.

Lewes offers many quaint hotels and amenities in its historic town, providing convenient and charming options for guests traveling from afar to stay and enjoy the wedding celebrations at Lewes Castle.