Lewes: A Historic Sussex Castle Town

Lewes is one of England’s oldest towns, with the ancient buildings and castle still standing. It even had until recently its own local currency. The beautiful notes are used like gift vouchers. Only for independent shops and services, you pay and then receive your change in sterling.

The River Ouse makes for lovely walks, or pop to the monthly farmers’ market, for Sussex produce and fresh bread. Not so good are 5th November celebrations, due to firework hazards.

If you are going to light a bonfire, gently lift the base with broom handles, and shine a torch in, to check for hedgehogs. If it’s clear, light from one side only, so anything in the heap has a chance to escape.