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Lewes ( / ˈluːɪs / ⓘ) is the county town of East Sussex, England. [note 1] The town is the administrative centre of the wider district of the same name and the location of East Sussex County Council at the county hall . A traditional market town and centre of communications, in 1264 it was the site of the Battle of Lewes.
May 1, 2023 · The neat and well-to-do town of Lewes is embedded in a gap in the South Down in East Sussex. Lewes’ Medieval streets are set off beautifully by the neighbouring green hillsides, and poking around the town you’ll come by independent galleries, artist studios and lots of shops you won’t find anywhere else.
A warm welcome to our beautiful corner of the South East. Our District has so much to offer: we're surrounded by the beautiful South Downs National Park, and close to miles of unspoilt coastline and beaches. Our towns and villages are full of history, culture and a spirit of independence.
Lewes is the county town of East Sussex with a population of under 20,000. It’s a perfect destination for a day out or as a base from which to explore the Lewes district. Lewes is a small town with a big heart.
At the heart of rural Sussex lies the beautiful county town of Lewes - a mixture of the unusual and intriguing and so typically Sussex. Its medieval streets, old English churches and tiny twittens (a Sussex word for alleyway) allow visitors a glimpse into the true essence of bygone Lewes.
Take a look below at our suggested itineraries for 24 hours, 48 hours, or a week in Lewes District and take some inspiration from us. Alternatively, have a browse at some of our highlighted attractions, or attractions by area and create your own unique visit.
Lewes not only retains its historic atmosphere through its old shops and buildings, it also produces its own currency, the Lewes Pound. Historically the town produced its own notes, and as a tradition it continues to do so. The Lewes Pound is valid only in Lewes – nowhere else in the UK.
