Anne of Cleves House is a 16th-century timber-framed Wealden hall house located in Lewes, East Sussex, England. It formed part of Queen Anne's annulment settlement from King Henry VIII in 1541, although she never visited the property. It was restored by the architect Walter Godfrey.
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Great museum that is really a preserved house of historic importance. Obviously run by volunteers who care for this house and have the passion and dedication to back it up! It was inexpensive to get in and definitely worth it. The place veritably reeks of history and each of the rooms tell their own story involved with the life and times of Anne of Cleves, who we learn, might not have been Henry VIII's type, but did survive her marriage and became a friend to the King later on in life! There is a cafe on site but it was shut on the day we visited. However, the helpful staff directed us to a nearby garden cafe where we could enjoy our tea and cakes in the sunshine and reflect on our visit to this most beautiful of 'semi-hidden' historical wonders. Worth a...
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I recently visited the Anne of Cleves House Museum, and while it was a pleasant enough experience, it’s worth noting that Anne of Cleves herself never actually lived there. The house was part of her divorce settlement from Henry VIII, but she never resided in it, which might be disappointing for those expecting a closer connection to her life.
The museum itself is fine, offering a glimpse into Tudor life with some interesting exhibits and period furnishings. The building is charming, and the gardens are lovely, but it’s a fairly small attraction overall. If you’re in the area and have an interest in history, it’s worth a visit, though don’t expect anything too in-depth about...
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Visited the museum on a 'Tudor Tuesday' to watch the wonderful Gallyard Dancers performing in their authentic costumes. It's a beautiful period building with antique furniture, once belonging to the estate of Anne of Cleves. The lovely garden provided a welcome retreat in August & there is a small shop where I was pleased to find several biographies of Anne. Although there is no cafe within the museum, there is a small takeaway in the gardens of Southover Grange 5 minutes down the High Street. To make a day of it, I recommend buying the combined entrance ticket with Lewes Castle. The ruins of the Priory of St Pancras in Priory Park are also 10 minutes away and...
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