Location: Lewes
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Lewes /ˈluːɪs/ is the county town of East Sussex and formerly all of Sussex. It is a civil parish and is the centre of the Lewes local government district. Its population is now around 17 thousand. The settlement is a traditional market town and centre of communications and in 1264, it was the site of the Battle of Lewes. The town's landmarks including Lewes Castle and a 15th-century bookshop. Other notable features of the area include the Glyndebourne festival, the Lewes Bonfire and the Lewes Pound.
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1. Glyndebourne
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 421 reviews
Backstage tours are available from November to March. The summer Festival runs from May to August. The autumn Tour runs through October before taking the productions to venues across the UK.
Reviewed By 15traveladdict9 - Horsham, United Kingdom
What an amazing experience. The tour was both informative and unbelievably interesting. We learnt about the history of the theatre. We visited the stage, behind the stage, rehearsal areas, the new prop assembly area, the green room and the auditorium. At the end you had a very clear idea of the effort and hard work put in to deliver a performance. A truly enjoyable morning out.
2. Symposium
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
Independent Wine Merchant & Wine Bar based in Lewes, E. Sussex
Reviewed By 353dianen - Lancaster, United Kingdom
A superb selection of well-priced wine that you can either buy off the shelf to take home or pay a modest corkage charge to drink in situ. Pair with a platter of cheese and you have the makings of an enjoyable evening. Highly recommended!
3. Encryption Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 87 reviews
Covid Secure Immersive Family Fun. Interactive escape rooms for all ages situation in a rural location, including a tea rooms with seating outside overlooking the wonderful South Downs. Plenty of free on site parking, and Tea Rooms Solve the puzzels and riddles in our themed rooms and escape within one hour!
Reviewed By 713mattl - Laughton, United Kingdom
Great escape room. have comepleted a couple of escape rooms previously and this ranks up with the ebst of them. The Host is great, really encouraging and helpful. All in all cannot recommend enough. Did as a family of 4 inc 2 teenagers and pitched at the right level for all of us.
4. Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum
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4.5 based on 539 reviews
Lewes Castle is open year round, and has a wonderful view from the top of the Keep. Next door is the Barbican House Museum with displays of the history of Sussex.
Reviewed By Bruggeling77 - Bruges, Belgium
This place was well worth the visit. I can recommend if you like history. For £8,5 you get awarded with the best views once you reach the top of the castle.
5. Monk's House - National Trust
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4.5 based on 205 reviews
The home of Leonard and Virginia Woolf featuring the writing room where she created some of her best known works. A small 17th century weatherboarded cottage and large garden, Monk's House was a gathering place for many Bloomsbury Group members. Set in the beautiful South Downs , it was more importantly, a retreat for Virginia Woolf who loved nothing more than striding out across the Downs.
Reviewed By vivendumuk - Brighton, United Kingdom
Monks house is a wonderful place to visit. The staff are friendly and knowledgable. The gardens are magnificent. The history of the house and it's famous owners and visitors is amazing. Top place to visit in Sussex
6. Charleston
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4.5 based on 452 reviews
Charleston is temporarily closed until further notice in line with official government advice to support efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Charleston is a House, Garden and art gallery located in the South Downs National Park. Charleston also has a restaurant, The Threshing Barn, located in a newly restored 18th century barn. OPENING TIMES The Galleries, Garden and Threshing Barn Weds-Sunday 10am-5pm. House 1 March - 31 October Weds-Sunday 11:30am-5pm Sunday & BH 12-5pm 1 November - 28 February Weds-Sunday 11:30am-3pm. Charleston was the home and country meeting place of the writers, painters and intellectuals known as the Bloomsbury group. The interior was painted by the artists Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell, and together with their collection forms a unique example of their decorative style.
Reviewed By outandaboutwithbob - Ringwood, United Kingdom
Always wanted to visit this stunning place and was one of the items on my bucket list , You will not be dissapointed if like me you are a follower of hidden arts , Do allow yourself plenty of time to relax and take into account the beautiful wall gardens during your visit , the tour of the house is with a guide who given their vast knowledge of the house and its occupants gives you and insite as to the way they lived durring this period of history (Blomsbury era )( quote of the day They Lived in Squares, painted in Circles , and Loved in Triangles ,) Questions were asked and the appropriate answers given although when you are first given a brief history it is said treat the place as if they have just step out so please do not touch the fragile items , yes you can see this in a lot of the rooms untill you get to the finale room the famous studio with its lovely light filled area and artist easels the only thing missing was the large amout of paint splashes on the floor , but that was only my observation , well done and will visit again soon Possibly not suitable for young children
7. Southover Grange Gardens
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4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By Tigerfeet9 - Seaford, United Kingdom
Southover Grange gardens are peaceful and busy at the same time. It can be full of children playing, picnicking families and newly married couples enjoying the sunshine for photographs and sharing with friends there is a hole in the wall for tea and coffee in the summer
8. Priory Ruins
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4.5 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By Elle2111 - Corby, United Kingdom
Amazing to see the ruins left behind and follow in the steps of the monks of old! Lots of big free standing wall remnants from the original structures with plaques dotted around with information and pictures reimagining how it would have looked before along with a model of the whole site. Well worth a visit especially as it's free to enter! Was the highlight of our trip to Lewes ❤️
9. Firle Place
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4.0 based on 74 reviews
House opening 2020: 7th June – 27th September Sunday – Thursday 2:00 – 4:30pm. Firle Place has been the home to the Gage family for over 500 years is a beautiful Stately Home in East Sussex. Surrounded by its extensive park and nestled amidst the tranquil Sussex downlands - South Downs National Park. Visitors can unravel an exciting history within this rambling, un-English-looking stately home. Inside discover an astounding collection of Old Master paintings of international importance, Sevres porcelain and exquisite furniture displayed in elegant rooms. Visitors and non-visitors can enjoy light lunches, afternoon teas and cakes in the Tea Room & Terrace (open from 12 noon on house opening days). Firle Place is more than just an art gallery or a beautiful country house; it is also the focus of a community which lives ad works on the Firle Estate.
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