about lewes

Lewes is famous for having a rich variety of thriving, independent retailers which means that spending a day shopping in Lewes is a real pleasure. See a selection by clicking here (opens a PDF in a new window). There are many antique specialists and markets, antiquarian bookshops, art galleries, home and accessories stores, clothing, jewellery and gifts as well as specialist food shops and delicatessens, not to mention a vast choice of pubs and restaurants. Some of the town’s historic buildings have been converted into craft workshops and specialist shops where you can buy individually crafted items that you will never see in a shopping mall!

Along the High Street you will see some familiar names alongside retailers who truly pride themselves on sourcing interesting and unusual stock, and, as many of the shopkeepers own their own businesses the standard of service that customers receive is genuinely outstanding.

Lewes Farmers Market takes place on the 1st Saturday of every month with a great selection of local stallholders offering organic produce, fresh meat, bread and cakes and plants.

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In addition to all this, Lewes is the home of three auction houses. One of the auction houses is a world-renowned specialist in militaria, military medals, arms & armour and die-cast toys.

Use our handy directory to browse for Lewes shops, restaurants and cafes. Wherever the Lewes Chamber of Commerce membership sticker is displayed, you can be assured of a warm welcome!

For a small town Lewes has an enormous range of eating places so that whatever your taste in food or drink you are unlikely to be disappointed.

Being situated in the heart of Sussex means that many local restaurants pride themselves on serving locally sourced food served in season. Restaurants can buy fish from the Newhaven fishing fleet, local farms supply beef, pork and lamb as well as some tasty cheese to end your meal.

Of course lots of our visitors come to Lewes to explore the local countryside, so you may want to take your lunch on a walk or day out with you and you will find plenty of places who will create a takeaway with a difference for you. From tasty wraps, baguettes, sandwiches right up to a full scale gourmet picnic with wine, you’ll find someone to cater it for you in Lewes.

Of course, a good meal deserves a good drink to accompany it. And, as well as having the famous Harvey’s Brewery in the middle of the town, Lewes also has lots of independent pubs, cafes and restaurants to explore. So whether you want sophisticated fine dining, exotic tastes from around the world, plain and simple cooking or something to cater for special dietary needs, you are certain to find it here.

accommodation in lewes

If you are planning to stay in Lewes, there is a range of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets. From cosy B&B’s, boutique hotels and self catering cottages. For more information about where to stay please go to The Lewes Tourist Information Centre or browse our Directory.

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