At the heart of Sussex, surrounded by chalk cliffs and beautiful countryside, romantic Lewes is set on a spur where the River Ouse meanders through the South Downs.
The biggest tourist attraction is the Lewes Castle built shortly after the Norman conquest. This imposing castle sits majestically above the town and is a superb vantage point to view the surrounding country.
You should also visit the XVIth century timber-framed house given to Anne of Cleves as part of her divorce settlement with Henry the VIII. It is now a museum and houses a collection of Elizabethan exhibits.
Besides its castle, Lewes is most famous for its Bonfire Night, when a torch-lit parade takes over the streets.
