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Lewes is the county town of East Sussex nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Steeped in history and tradition, Lewes proudly retains its market town charm and character whilst catering for modern life. The High Street features an array of shops, restaurants, and pubs, a cinema, leisure centre with indoor swimming pool and gym, and the Pells open air swimming pool. Lewes is also home to Harvey’s Brewery, a Sussex staple for ale lovers and available for brewery tours.
Lewes is great for road and rail links with a mainline railway station offering regular, direct trains to London Victoria (1h 10m). The A27/A23 road networks passes close by with easy access to the cosmopolitan city of Brighton and Hove with its established theatres and traditional seaside attractions, as well as Gatwick airport to the north and Eastbourne to the southeast.
Lewes is a popular home for families with many public green spaces such as the beautiful Grange Gardens. It has many quality schools catering for all ages from nursery to college, with popular primary schools, plus Priory Secondary School, and Lewes Old Grammar School.
Amongst the twittens and cobbled streets you will find the local architecture varies from traditional Victorian, elegant Georgian townhouses, a selection of Tudor properties and also some award-winning modern homes. You will also discover Lewes Castle, Anne of Cleves House and the Priory Ruins, which all provide insight into the local history.
Lewes also accommodates many local sports facilities including Lewes Rugby Club, Lewes Football Club, Golf Course, Cricket Club, Tennis Club and Athletics Club.
Surrounding Lewes and the Ouse Valley you will find many quaint and picturesque villages with stunning Downland and River Walks, where you can hire rowing boats for an outing along the river Ouse from the Anchor Pub at nearby Barcombe.
If you’re looking for some inspiration for where to move to in Lewes and the surrounding areas, below are some of our favourite areas.
The Wallands Park area is a highly sought-after area in Lewes. Located on the western side of town, Wallands Park is a quiet, peaceful area that still retains good transport links and proximity to the High Street.
Homes here include large detached and semi-detached family homes, including grand Edwardian properties, Grade II listed buildings, and thoughtfully-designed modern new builds. Walland Park is especially popular with families, with Wallands Community Primary School in the local area, plus Nevill Recreation Ground, a Social Centre and Victoria Hospital.
Kingston is a village two miles south of Lewes, at the base of the South Downs National Park. A picturesque and quiet village, Kingston is a fantastic base to get out and explore the South Downs countryside. It has a few amenities, including a cost traditional pub, popular bakery, and a Church of England primary school. The village has bus routes connecting it to the wider area, including services to Lewes and Newhaven.
Ringmer is a village three miles east of Lewes. It’s one of the largest villages in southern England with a history dating back to Roman times. As a large village, it has plenty of facilities and amenities, including a local primary school and a secondary school for students aged 11-18. Ringmer also has a well-regarded pub, the Anchor Inn, and coffee shop, Grounded at the Forge. Property here ranges from charming period homes to new build developments.
Cooksbridge is a village north of Lewes, offering a peaceful, rural way of life. The village has few amenities but does have its own railway station, with regular services to Eastbourne, London, Lewes, and Haywards Heath. Cooksbridge also has a primary school, Hamsey Community Primary School, and a playground. Property in Cooksbridge ranges from contemporary homes, charming period cottages, and sprawling detached houses with ample outside space.
