Location: Lewes
Top Things to do in Lewes
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Lewes, England
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.
Restaurants in Lewes
1. Symposium
Overall Ratings
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!
2. The Lewes Arms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By clair874 - New Forest National Park Hampshire, United Kingdom
Amazingly friendly and cheery staff... very accommodating for vegan adults and children.... such a lovely meal and a fab sense of appreciation all round. Could not fault the hospitality shown. Thank you!
3. Malling Down Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By alan2303 - Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom
Being an absolute novice to the world of butterflies I found this place a marvellous area of unspoiled downland to spend a few hours wandering around. I did find the multitude of paths a bit confusing but half an hour sitting on the grass enabled me to spot several species for my first time. I’ll definitely be making more return visits.
4. Cliffe High Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By NatFigs - Mexico City, Mexico
This is a small but also a very cute and nice street. If you walk around the river a bit more, there’s this beautiful park that I loved going to. No matter what day, month or hour it is, this place always has life and it’s beautiful.
5. Lewes Priory Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Founded in the 11th century by monks from Cluny in France, the Priory of St Pancras survived until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1537. There is much to see at Priory Park. Walk in the footsteps of medieval monks and imagine how the buildings once looked with the aid of our interpretation panels. A herb garden grows plants that monks would have used for medicinal, culinary and ceremonial purposes. The South Downs frame the site; providing a spectacular setting. Open all year round, free entry.
Reviewed By 453georgew - Godalming, United Kingdom
What a great site loads of interesting ruins complimented by well thought out information boards which led you through the history of this massive area.
6. Southover Grange Gardens
Overall Ratings
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
7. Priory Ruins
Overall Ratings
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 ❤️
8. Lewes Tourist Information Cente
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
9. The Greenman Ringmer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By linthers - Uckfield, United Kingdom
Have visited before for lunch and was not disappointed when we returned last Wednesday. The pub is always busy which is a good sign and the food excellent with big portions. The staff are always friendly and efficient and it is excellent value for money. A main course with vegetables for £10.95 is really good. We will return!
10. Lewes Flea Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By Paradise29492683335
Excellent range of antique and vintage items, at good prices. I've been able to find things to buy on every visit. Very friendly.
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