Visitor attractions and information - Lewes
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 Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, Halland,
Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5AF. See our fascinating collection of
over 1000 swans, geese and ducks from all over the world, along
with a superb collection of gleaming Veteran, Edwardian and Vintage
Cars and Motorcycles. Miniature trains run on Saturdays, Sundays
and Bank Holidays from Easter to October, and on East Sussex
half terms, school holidays and every Sunday in winter (weather
permitting). www.bentley.org.uk. About 5 miles north of Lewes. |
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Glynde
Place, Glynde, East Sussex BN8 6SX. Tel: 01273 858 224. A magnificent
Elizabethan manor house looking out from its position high on
the rolling Sussex Downs over the weald. It was built in 1569
from flint and Normandy stone which was brought across the English
Channel in barges. Includes a collection of Old Masters such
as Canaletto, Guardi, Zuccarelli and Batoni.
www.glyndeplace.com. About
2 miles east of Lewes. |
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Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton,
East Sussex, BN2 9XZ. Tel. 01273 603 580. Brighton Racecourse
is a versatile leisure venue offering horse racing, a variety
of public events and a wide range of venue hire opportunities.
Located on the outskirts of Brighton's vibrant city. A free shuttle
bus runs between the station and the racecourse for two hours
before the first race. Alternatively we offer free parking at
the course. www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk. Location: About 6 miles south of Lewes. |
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Plumpton
Racecourse, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AL. Tel: 01273 890383.
Plumpton Racecourse is one of the most successful smaller jump
racecourses in the country, staging National Hunt meetings from
September to May. The corporate hospitality boxes, Paddock bar
and restaurant have wonderful panoramic views of the track. www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk. About 4 miles north of Lewes. |
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Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum,
169 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1YE. Tel: 01273 486290.
Lewes Castle is located centrally in Lewes off the High Street,
a few minutes' walk from both the bus and railway stations. Location: In the centre of Lewes. |
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The
South Downs Way, over 100 miles long, passes through the beautiful
countryside between Winchester and Eastbourne. The trail is very
popular with walkers, cyclists, and horse riders. Passes through
Eastbourne & Winchester. It passes close to (miles) Steyning (1/2 ), Midhurst (2), Newhaven (3), Lewes (4), Portsmouth (12), Alton (15), Brighton (7), Worthing (4). |
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