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Known for
The Bonfire Night celebrations (the most spectacular in England, with six rival societies), the Castle, the Harvey's Brewery (one of England's finest independent breweries), Tom Paine's town, and a county town of real intellectual character
A little history
The Battle of Lewes in 1264 established the principle of parliamentary government in England. Tom Paine, who inspired the American and French Revolutions, lived here. The Bonfire Night celebrations — with effigies and massive torchlit processions — have been held since the 1850s.
Bonfire Night in Lewes is one of England's great spectacles — extraordinary and unlike anywhere else. Harvey's Brewery tap for the finest Sussex ale. The castle and the town for independent shopping.
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Food & drink in Lewes
The town centre has excellent independent cafes and restaurants. Harvey's pub is exceptional. Local Sussex food culture is strong.
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Lewes is a place in East Sussex known for the Bonfire Night celebrations (the most spectacular in England, with six rival societies), the Castle, the Harvey's Brewery (one of England's finest independent breweries), Tom Paine's town, and a county town of real intellectual character. The Battle of Lewes in 1264 established the principle of parliamentary government in England. The population is around 17,000.
The town centre has excellent independent cafes and restaurants. Harvey's pub is exceptional. Local Sussex food culture is strong.
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Roam covers Lewes and the surrounding area in East Sussex, including Ringmer, Glynde, Barcombe, Rodmell, Southease, Hamsey, Offham and Kingston near Lewes.
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