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Once you’ve arrived in Newhaven by ferry, Lewes is just a short distance away. If you’re travelling without a car, the railway station is just a few minutes’ walk from the terminal, where trains and buses provide easy access to Lewes.
⛴️ Dieppe → Newhaven
Approximately 4-hour crossing
🚆 Newhaven → Lewes
Approx. 15 minutes by train or car
📅 How much time should you allow?
One day to explore Lewes, and a bit longer to explore the surrounding area
In Lewes, history can be discovered not only in its monuments but also as you wander through its streets. A Norman castle, a medieval house, historic buildings and charming independent shops all contribute to a town on a human scale where it’s lovely to take your time.
Built after the Battle of Hastings, Lewes Castle has towered over the town for nearly 1,000 years. Climb to the top of the keep to discover the history of this Norman fortress and enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Lewes, the Ouse Valley and the Sussex countryside.
Behind its stunning half-timbered façade, Anne of Cleves House immerses visitors in everyday life during the Tudor and Elizabethan periods. This 15th-century medieval house has retained all its character and offers a tour that is particularly suitable for families.
Here, there’s no need to rush from one monument to the next. Take the time to stroll through the streets lined with historic buildings, pop into the independent shops and soak up the atmosphere of this small English town, whose history dates back to the Saxon era.
You simply can’t spend a day in Lewes without popping into one of its pubs! Settle in for lunch, a drink or simply a break whilst you’re out and about.
With their cosy atmosphere and quintessentially British décor, they’re an integral part of the town’s charm.
Fancy exploring a bit further? Just a few kilometres from Lewes, the English countryside, cultural hotspots and spectacular scenery offer some great ideas for day trips.
World-renowned for its opera festival, Glyndebourne is nestled in the Sussex countryside, near Lewes. The estate combines a prestigious opera house with a historic mansion set amongst beautiful gardens.
A must-visit destination for lovers of music and culture.
At the foot of the South Downs, Charleston was the home and studio of the artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, and a meeting place for the famous Bloomsbury Group.
A visit offers the chance to discover a remarkable house, decorated by its occupants down to the very last detail, as well as a charming enclosed garden. A unique place, where art and everyday life are closely intertwined.
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Tucked away in the Cuckmere Valley, Alfriston has all the charm of a picture-postcard English village: thatched cottages, tea rooms and charming narrow streets.
Make the most of your visit to explore Clergy House, a historic medieval house in the heart of the village.
With their impressive white cliffs plunging into the English Channel, the Seven Sisters offer one of Sussex’s most iconic landscapes. The Country Park, in the heart of the South Downs, is particularly well suited to walking and outdoor activities.
A lovely getaway to get a breath of fresh air after visiting Lewes.
Fancy finding out more? Find all the information you need to plan your break in Lewes, discover other ideas for things to see and do, top spots and activities on the official Visit Lewes website.
