[note 1] the town is the administrative centre of the wider district of the same name It lies on the river ouse at the point where the river cuts through the south downs A traditional market town and centre of communications, in 1264 it was the site of the battle of lewes. 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. Lewes is a historic town with medieval streets, independent shops and attractions such as lewes castle and priory
Find out how to get there, what to do and where to eat in lewes with discover sussex. Lewes is a historic and charming town with medieval streets, old churches, art galleries and independent shops It is surrounded by scenic attractions such as the south downs, ditchling beacon, drusillas park and eastbourne. Lewes east sussex is a charming place to visit, it is a blend of historic charm, rolling countryside, quaint streets and a thriving independent spirit. 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 For a town of its modest size, lewes packs a cultural wallop
