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in the county of East Sussex

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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

	The White Hart Hotel High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, 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. Rich with history, the hotel... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00
	Pelham House St Andrews Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) Pelham House is a 16th century country house that was restored and rebuilt in the 1800'S. Outside there are extensive gardens with views over the unspoilt Sussex Downs. The two main owners have been... More info and book online.. Price from £90.00
	The Shelleys Hotel High St, Lewes, East Sussex, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) A graceful 17th century manor house once owned by the famous poet's family. Set in the heart of Lewes, close to the remains of a Norman castle and convenient for the South Downs and Glyndebourne A... More info and book online.. Price from £120.00
	Newmarket Inn Brighton Rd, Lewes, East Sussex, England (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction W) Comfortable Hotel bar Resturant on the a27 between Brighton and Lewes. An independent bar and Hotel where traditional values and modern facilities mix. A comfortable 10 bedroom inn with modern bed... More info and book online.. Price from £39.00
	White Horse Hotel Marine Drive, Rottingdean, East Sussex, England (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction SW) Dramatically located on a cliff top, the White Horse Hotel has spectacular views over the sea. It is located on the edge of the South Downs, just three miles from Brighton. The 18 well appointed b... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00

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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)