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Lewes, the county town, on a hill next to the River Ouse, with a 1000 years of history in its streets and buildings.
With the Norman keep on the top of the hill, good views, the barbican and gatehouse are below.
A busy town, with 18th century houses in the High Street and Keere Street. There are three interesting churches, St Michael's with its round tower, St Anne's with a Norman font, whilst the part Norman St John's has an engraved stone over the grave of one of William the Conqueror's daughters.
Quite a few antique and craft shops here.
John Everlyn, the 17th century diarist, attended the local grammar school, whilst Tom Paine, author of The Rights Of Man, lived in Bull House, a half timbered building.
Henry II was defeated in the Battle of Lewis by Simon de Montford and his baron army in 1264.
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Activities
Middle Farm Firle, Lewes BN8 6LJ
Farm with shop, restaurant and childrens animal farm. Middle Farm information
Castles
Lewes Castle 169 High Street, Lewes BN7 1YE
Castle with a museum, and good views from the keep. Lewes Castle information
Gardens
Southover Grange Southover Road, Lewes BN7 1UF
John Evelyn's boyhood home, you can see the gardens. Southover Grange information
Historic Houses
Charleston Farmhouse Firle, Lewes BN8 6LL
A 17th century house, occupied once by Duncan Grant and Clive and Vanessa Bell, of the Bloomsbury Group. Charleston Farmhouse information
Firle Place Firle, Lewes BN8 6LP
A Tudor house remodelled in the 18th century, good paintings and furnishings and a garden. Firle Place information
Glynde Place Glynde Place, Gynde, Lewes BN8 6SX
An Elizabethan manor house, famous as the venue for the Glynebourne Festival. Glynde Place information
Monks House Rodmell, Lewes BN7 3HF
National Trust house in the village lived in by Virginia and Leonard Woolf, of the Bloomsbury Group, from 1919. Monks House information
Anne Of Cleves House 52 Southover High Street, Lewes BN7 1JA
Discover how the Tudors lived. Anne Of Cleves House information
Out & About
Mount Caburn, Lewes
Good views towards the coast from this hill with an Iron Age fort. Mount Caburn information
Where to stay in Lewes
Hotels
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The High Street Lewes BN7 1XS MAP Dating back to 1588, The Shelleys Hotel is a Grade II listed property with free private parking. Rooms have scenic garden views and Lewes Rail Station is only a 10-minute walk away and serves London, Brighton and Gatwick Airport. More Information and Book ... |
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191 High Street Lewes BN7 2NA MAP Thought to be the oldest inn in the picturesque town of Lewes, this 17th century property offers comfortable B&B accommodation in a welcoming and friendly environment. More Information and Book ... |
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High Street Lewes BN7 1XE MAP A former 16th century coaching inn, this hotel rests in the heart of the picturesque and historic Lewes, offering modern facilities whilst keeping its old world charm. More Information and Book ... |
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Itford Farm Beddingham Lewes BN8 6JS MAP A refurbished Sussex farmhouse, a 5-minute walk from Southease Railway Station, YHA South Downs is set in extensive grounds and has an on-site restaurant and colourful, modern bedrooms. Luggage storage and a laundry service are available to guests. More Information and Book ... |
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Brighton Road Lewes BN7 3JJ MAP Offering breathtaking views of the Sussex South Downs, the Newmarket Inn is located between Brighton and Lewes. More Information and Book ... |
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Bank Cottages Peacehaven near Lewes BN7 3HZ MAP Just a 10-minute drive from the coast at Peacehaven, YHA Telscombe has leafy gardens and free parking. The hostel is set in pretty 18th-century cottages in the picturesque village of Telscombe. More Information and Book ... |
Holiday Cottages
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Ringmer near Lewes MAP Enjoying far reaching rural views, this comfortable, well equipped cottage is peacefully set only 2 miles from the beautiful South Downs. With its small, southeast facing garden, it lies across the courtyard from the owners' home. The town of Lewes… Sleeps 4 + t/cot More Information and Book ... |
Lewes Weather
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7°C Partly cloudy skiesSunday 26th May
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