Lewes

Properties and events in Lewes

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4 Park Road

4 Park Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1BN
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A striking modernist house of 1961 now with a first-storey addition designed by the current owner.

Anne of Cleves House Museum

Anne of Cleves House, 52 Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1JA
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Enjoy an insight into Tudor and Elizabethan life at Anne of Cleves House in Lewes. This stunning timber-framed medieval house dates back to the 15th century.

Bishopstone Station

The Old Ticket Office, Station Road, Bishopstone, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2RB
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Explore this Art Deco Grade II listed station building and view an exhibition as part of Artwave!

Bull House tour

Bull House, 92 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XH
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Visit this 15th century timber-framed house, once lived in by Thomas Paine.

Cable House 14

South Hill Barn Car Park, Seaford, East Sussex, BN254AR
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Set in one of England's most famous views, this is a rare opportunity to see and learn about this 'haven of history'. It played its part in the development of worldwide communications and the defending England's shore in WWII

Coastguard Cottage

6 Coastguard Cottages, Cuckmere Haven, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4AR
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Come and have a look inside one of the most famous cottages in England, meet a descendant of the last Coastguard, and see artwork inspired by this very special place.

Eastgate Baptist Church, (beside the former Bus Station)

Eastgate Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LR
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Eastgate Baptist Church, (beside former Bus Station) dating from 1843, has many interesting features including a sunken baptistry beneath the alter, galleried first floor and helical winder staircase within the tower which spirals in two directions.

Edward Reeves

159 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XU
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Unique Victorian photographic studio and display of archive images.

Flint Man Walk

The Barbican, Castle Precincts, High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1YB
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Pre-booking required

Led by David Smith, a flintwork specialist with an international reputation for applying it to modern buildings. This walk will allow participants to learn about the prolific use of flint in the town, the craftmanship, techniques and traditions used.

Free Entry at Seaford Museum

Martello Tower 74, The Esplanade, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1JH
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Free Entry

Freemasons Hall

149 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XT
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This Grade II listed 1868 building is still owned by the South Saxon Lodge, one of the oldest in Sussex.

Harveys Brewery Tour

Bridge Wharf Brewery, 6 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2AH
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Pre-booking required

A tour of Harveys, the oldest independent brewery in Sussex.

How to date a historic building walk

Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LX
In person
Pre-booking required

Sue Berry leads a walk around some of the historic and architecturally interesting buildings within the historic core of the town looking at the different styles and building techniques which allow buildings to be dated.

Hugh Rae tour

74-75 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XN
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Pre-booking required

Tour of this historic house, shop and textile museum

Jireh Chapel, Malling Street

Jireh Chapel, Malling Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2RD
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A particularly fine example of an early 19th century non-conformist chapel. Grade I listed and noted for its fine preserved galleried interior and mathematical tiled elevations, with a capacity of 1000. Dates from 1805 and enlarged in 1827.

Lamb House visit

3 Chapel Hill, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2BB
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A chance to see the 18th century Chinese screen rediscovered here in the 1960s.

Lewes Castle & Museum

Barbican House, 169 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1YE
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Visit Lewes Castle, a Norman Castle built after the Battle of Hastings by supporters of William the Conqueror. Climb the steps to the top of The Keep for stunning panoramic views across Sussex. As you ascend, explore the history of this 950-year-old

Lewes High Street Walk

Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LX
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Pre-booking required

Led by Michael Chartier, a knowledgeable former mayor of the town, the High Street walk will look at the different architectural styles of important historic buildings in the upper High Street, including the materials used in their construction.

Lewes House, High Street Lewes

Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LX
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Lewes House is a substantial 18th century detached house set in a large walled garden. Former home of American art collector, Edward Perry Warren. Venue for Lewes History Group in Action display and Friends of Lewes exhibition about its work.

Lewes Little Theatre tour

Lancaster Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2PX
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Learn about how the Little Theatre was formed and go on a backstage tour.