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About Lewes

This very pleasant town grew up on the River Ouse. It developed on a hillside between the gap of the river and a Norman Castle built to guard that part of the South Downs. Of the great castle all that remains are the Keep and Barbican.

Georgian shops line the High Street and the streets of the old town rise steeply and are interlinked by a series of narrow passage-ways, known locally as, twittens.

Lewes is the boyhood home of the famous diarist, John Evelyn (1620 - 1706) He lived at Southover Grange, an Elizabethan house, which is close to the castle. In Southover High Street you can see the house which King HenryVIII gave to Anne of Cleeves, following their divorce in 1540. It is now an interesting museum.

The South Downs Way passes close-by and there is plenty of wildlife to be seen throughout the area. Lewes is a delightful town that offer much to the visitor.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Lewes

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	Crown Inn Lewes, East Sussex, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) 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 info and book online.. Price from £40.00
	Legacy White Hart Hotel Lewes, East Sussex, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) 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 info and book online.. Price from £20.00
	Pelham House Lewes, East Sussex, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) Dating back to the 16th century, this beautiful, historically listed townhouse offers award-winning accommodation in the heart of the historic town of Lewes. It is just 15 minutes' drive away from Bri... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
	The Shelleys Hotel Lewes, East Sussex, England (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) 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, ... More info and book online.. Price from £90.00
	Hill Road Studios Lewes, East Sussex, England (0.7 miles, 1.2 km) Within the beautiful South Downs National Park, Hill Road Studios is situated just outside Lewes centre. The traditional B&B offers modern studios with a private patio and free Wi-Fi.... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00

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Nearby travel help

Lewes Station	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
Cooksbridge Station	(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction NW)
M23 Junction 10A	(17.1 miles, 27.6 km, direction NW)
M23 Junction 11	(17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction NW)
London Gatwick Airport	(20.9 miles, 33.6 km, direction NW)
Lydd Airport	(41.2 miles, 66.3 km, direction E)
Lewes to London	(44.3 miles, 71.2 km, direction N)