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The Top 20 Attractions around Lewes

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Lewes. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Lewes is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Ditchling Beacon

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From the summit of Ditchling Beacon, you're afforded a wonderful panoramic view. Standing at 814 feet (248 m) above sea level, it is the highest point along the Sussex Downs. …

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Firle Beacon summit

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Standing at 712 feet (217 m) tall, Firle Beacon affords extensive views over the South Downs. There are many ancient burial sites on and around the summit, many of which …

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St Peter's Church, Southease

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This pretty little church is one of only three in Sussex with a round tower. The building you see today is essentially the nave of a 12th-century church which has …

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Beggars Wood Road, Chailey Common Nature Reserve

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A unique heathland nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest made up of several commons, separated by the A272 east of North Chailey and Beggars Wood Road, which links …

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Peacehaven Meridian Monument

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At this point on the British Channel coast, the prime meridian leaves England to meet the European mainland in Villers-Sur-Mer (Normandy) in France. It is an imaginary border line that …

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Alfriston to Southease Ridge

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minimum requirement is cross bike - hardtail mtb prob better. Cafe at yha in southease

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Ditchling Village

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A very picturesque Sussex village but... be prepared for congestion, particularly if heading north-south, as the village has old narrow streets with on-street parking and can’t cope with the volumes of traffic that pass through.

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The Juggs

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A beautiful originally rural pub. Small doors and low ceilings. Nice open fireplace inside and nice seating outside. Nice staff and relaxed guests. Definitely worth a trip. See you soon, …

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Monk's House – Virginia Woolf's Home

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Tilman Spengler is the man on German television who brings great authors and their works closer to the culture-loving viewer. His series "Classics of World Literature" pays tribute to women …

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Lewes Priory Ruins

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Lewes Priory is the ruins of a Cluniac priory that was built around 1081 and demolished around 1537. There are loads of little information boards that tell you about the …

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The Top 20 Attractions around Lewes

Ditchling Beacon

Firle Beacon summit

St Peter's Church, Southease

Beggars Wood Road, Chailey Common Nature Reserve

Peacehaven Meridian Monument

Alfriston to Southease Ridge

Ditchling Village

The Juggs

Monk's House – Virginia Woolf's Home

Lewes Priory Ruins

Other adventures around Lewes

Most popular routes around Lewes

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