Hannah’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a medieval castle with an impressive barbican gate. You can pay to enter the site and museum, which includes an archeological history of Sussex. The view from the top of the keep is quite spectacular.
115 locals recommend
Lewes Castle & Museum
169 High StThis is a medieval castle with an impressive barbican gate. You can pay to enter the site and museum, which includes an archeological history of Sussex. The view from the top of the keep is quite spectacular.
This 15th century house formed part of Queen Anne’s annulment settlement from King Henry VIII.
45 locals recommend
Anne of Cleves House
52 Southover High StThis 15th century house formed part of Queen Anne’s annulment settlement from King Henry VIII.
Lewes Priory
Cockshut RoadThese are ruins of a medieval priory which are well worth a visit.
Beautiful & peaceful gardens set in front of an impressive 16th century manor house. During the summer months there is a kiosk where you can buy drinks, ice creams, cakes and sandwiches.
14 locals recommend
Southover Grange Gardens
18 Southover RdBeautiful & peaceful gardens set in front of an impressive 16th century manor house. During the summer months there is a kiosk where you can buy drinks, ice creams, cakes and sandwiches.
This is the oldest freshwater outdoor swimming pool in the UK. If you enjoy swimming, and don’t mind chilly water, it’s definitely worth a visit!
28 locals recommend
Pells Pool - Seasonal Outdoor Swimming Pool
Brook StreetThis is the oldest freshwater outdoor swimming pool in the UK. If you enjoy swimming, and don’t mind chilly water, it’s definitely worth a visit!
1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, 9am-1pm, in Cliffe precinct. This market is full of high quality, local produce and is always a joy to visit.
7 locals recommend
Lewes Farmers' Market
Court Road1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, 9am-1pm, in Cliffe precinct. This market is full of high quality, local produce and is always a joy to visit.
Activities
This is an award winning, 3 screen, independent cinema. It also features a fantastic cafe, restaurant and bar. This really is cinema going at it’s finest.
53 locals recommend
Depot
Pinwell RoadThis is an award winning, 3 screen, independent cinema. It also features a fantastic cafe, restaurant and bar. This really is cinema going at it’s finest.
A gorgeous yoga, dance & fitness studio, just a 10 minute walk away. It’s also home to Hannah’s cafe which serves specialty coffee, smoothies, lunches and treats. Check out the website for more details: wearesoulfit.com
Soulfit
47 Western RdA gorgeous yoga, dance & fitness studio, just a 10 minute walk away. It’s also home to Hannah’s cafe which serves specialty coffee, smoothies, lunches and treats. Check out the website for more details: wearesoulfit.com
Food scene
(shameless plug as it’s Hannah’s cafe, but worth a visit, especially if you enjoy excellent coffee) The cafe is located within the yoga studio, Soulfit and is a 10 minute walk from the cabin.
Hannah's
47 Western Road(shameless plug as it’s Hannah’s cafe, but worth a visit, especially if you enjoy excellent coffee) The cafe is located within the yoga studio, Soulfit and is a 10 minute walk from the cabin.
Bun + Bean
8 Mount PleasantFantastic veggie burgers, great coffee & craft beer
Delicious breads, cakes, pastries, quiches and salads, all baked in their bakery,
43 locals recommend
Flint Owl Bakery
209 High StDelicious breads, cakes, pastries, quiches and salads, all baked in their bakery,
Outstanding Thai food to eat in or takeaway. You’ll need to book if you want to eat in as it’s small and BYO
17 locals recommend
Erawan
34 Lansdown PlOutstanding Thai food to eat in or takeaway. You’ll need to book if you want to eat in as it’s small and BYO
Fantastic food is served at our favourite pub. Booking is recommended if you want to sit inside. Outside is unreserved.
36 locals recommend
The Swan Inn
30A Southover High StFantastic food is served at our favourite pub. Booking is recommended if you want to sit inside. Outside is unreserved.
South Street Fish Bar
9 South StThis is our favourite fish & chip shop in Lewes. Takeaway only.
Authentic and delicious, Indian food to eat in or takeaway
10 locals recommend
Chaula's Indian Restaurant Lewes
6 Eastgate StAuthentic and delicious, Indian food to eat in or takeaway
A lovely spacious pub about 10 minutes walk away which offers friendly service and great food.
11 locals recommend
Pelham Arms
High StreetA lovely spacious pub about 10 minutes walk away which offers friendly service and great food.