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Meet The People of Lewes District

Meet The People of Lewes District who celebrate our spirit of independence. This campaign centered around the diversity of the people who live and work in the District. Real people with real purpose. Featuring some fantastic portrait photography by local photographer Carlotta Luke and Alun Callender. This Image of Mo Hamid is courtesy of Alun Callender.
Lewes Heritage Open Days

Every year thousands of people visit Lewes during the second weekend in September to visit buildings not usually open to the public, or to take guided walks around the town. Heritage Open Days is a national event, free to all, with programmes drawn up by local people.
1. 12 Sep 201915 Sep 2019
Art & Culture

The Lewes area is rich in cultural heritage having once been the home of Virginia Woolf and a favourite countryside retreat for The Bloomsbury Set. It is also home to numerous traditional crafts people and contemporary artists whose work is regularly shown in Galleries.
Family Fun

The Lewes district is a child friendly place with many visitor attractions sympathetically designed with the whole family in mind.
What’s On

From Glyndebourne festival to Lewes bonfire, we have a fantastic selection of events, fairs and concerts all year round.
Food & Drink

The Lewes area in Sussex is full of excellent places to eat and drink. From historic pubs and tearooms to fine dining restaurants and locally produced artisan fayre.
Outdoors

From riverside walks, coastal routes and hikes across the South Downs National Park, we have a variety of terrains and views for you to enjoy. You can also explore the cultural landscape with specially themed history and art walks as well as taking in some of our local vineyards and eateries.
Artwave

Artwave is the annual festival of artists and makers from Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven and surrounding villages.
1. 17 Aug 20191 Sep 2019

The district of Lewes is our special part of the South East of England, with so many wonderful things to see and do. We are surrounded by the South Downs National Park, close to miles of unspoilt coastline, our towns and villages are full of history, culture and a spirit of independence. So if you are a looking for a day trip or a summer break; we offer you the best of both worlds, every day and all year round. If you are a foodie, a family, an outdoors adventurer or a culture vulture, we know you’ll love our district as much as we do.

Our county town is Lewes, just a 45-minute train ride away from London Victoria and a 15 minute trip to the closest beach. With plenty of independent shops, eateries, and historic buildings, it’s the perfect spot for a day trip or short break. With a centrally located train station and numerous bus routes heading in and out of the town, it’s incredibly easy to get here by public transport and enjoy a car-free day out.

If you’re planning on staying over in one of our towns, villages or coastal locations, we’ve got a range of accommodation on offer from quirky camping spots to elegant boutique hotels. Be it a family holiday or a romantic break; there’s something for everyone in the district of Lewes.

Throughout our brand new website, you can explore what there is to see and do within our district and start planning the itinerary for your trip. From historic houses to vineyards, farm shops to museums we have something for the whole family to enjoy. For more ideas of things to do, pop over to our events calendar for all the latest news on what’s on every day of the year.

For more inspiration when you’re in town, head to one of our nearby Tourist Information Centres in Lewes or Seaford and speak to one of our knowledgable assistants. Our friendly staff will help you to find your bearings and provide you with maps, leaflets and guides to help you make the most of your trip.

We wish you a pleasant visit.

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