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Lewes on the Downs

Lewes

(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SW)

Lewes is the boyhood home of the famous diarist, John Evelyn (1620 - 1706) He lived at Southover Grange, an Elizabethan house, which is close to the castle...

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Fletching

(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction NW)

The village grew out of a Saxon settlement, near the spot of one of the entrances to Sheffield Park, now owned by the National Trust...

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The Long Man of Wilmington

Wilmington

(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction SE)

These days Wilmington is best known for the "Long Man" a giant carving on the north side of Windover Hill. The figure is generally thought to have first appeared in medieval times, but theories abound that it may have been there since the Iron-Age...

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Clergy House owned by the National Trust

Alfriston

(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction S)

Alfriston occupies a favoured position in the beautiful Cuckmere Gap and serves as a tourist village to which hoards of visitors flock to enjoy the many well preserved fine old buildings to be seen, one of the most important being the local church...

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A picture of Telscombe

Telscombe

(9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction SW)

The tranquillity of this attractive little village is owed to its seclusion. Telscombe rests in a fold of beautiful Sussex countryside, and the fact that it is difficult to reach from the coast, adds to its charms...

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April Garden Tea Room hearth, 16th century building, Mayfield, East Sussex.

Mayfield

(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction NE)

This is a tranquil, historic village lying close to the beautiful River Rother. The village stands on a ridge in a lovely rural location with panoramic views over the valley...

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Lighthouse, West Quay, Newhaven

Newhaven

(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction S)

Best known for its cross channel ferries and for its fort built in the 1860's as part of Britain's coastal defences, but which is now a fascinating museum offering visitors the opportunity to experience a massive fortress at first hand...

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Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex

Herstmonceux

(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E)

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Wings Place

Ditchling

(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction W)

A pretty village situated in the South Downs..

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Seaford Head, East Sussex

Seaford

(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction S)

The town is famous for its Martello Tower built as part of the English defences against invading European neighbours, this is the westernmost of the towers and is now an interesting local history museum...

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Lewes Priory

Lewes Priory

(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SW)

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Lewes Castle

Lewes Castle

(5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction SW)

Lewes is dominated by its famous castle built by William de Warenne, trusty confidant and follower of William the Conqueror. It.....

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This is the studio at Charleston Farmhouse in East Sussex.

Charleston Farmhouse

(5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction S)

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Anne of Cleves House in Lewes, East Sussex. Taken in 2005.

Anne of Cleves House

(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SW)

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Michelham priory at near Upper Dicker in East - Sussex.

Michelham Priory & Gardens

(6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction SE)

Michelham Priory is a hauntingly beautiful place set against a backdrop of fine Sussex countryside, splendidly surrounded by a.....

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Sheffield Park, National Trust

Sheffield Park & Garden

(6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction NW)

A large estate in East Sussex created by Lord Sheffield in 1769 who employed Capability Brown to design the estate gardens. In.....

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Bluebell Railway

Bluebell Railway

(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NW)

The Bluebell Railway is a heritage line that runs for 11 miles between Sheffield Park (Uckfield) and East Grinstead. Other.....

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Shefield Park Station

Sheffield Park Station

(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NW)

Southern Terminus and headquarters of The Bluebell Railway, the station was opened in 1882 at the request of the Earl of.....

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Monks House, Rodmell, Lewes, East Sussex

Monk's House

(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction SW)

Country retreat of the novelist Virginia Woolf...

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Go Bananas at Drusillas Park

Drusillas Park

(7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction S)

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