eastsussex Date: 04-25-2026

Where to Go in East Sussex, South East: Top 3 Attractions & Local Favorites

From beautiful green spaces to local museums, explore the top things to do in East Sussex, South East. A complete guide to the city’s best attractions.

1.Anne of Cleves House Museum

Address: 52 Southover High St, Lewes BN7 1JA, UK

images Anne of Cleves House Museum

(520) user ratings total:

Kay Stobbart This house is larger than you think from the front. Personally I thought the rear was more stunning. An incredible building with an interesting history. 22 people lived the house at one point although it was divided into three and had a shop! The cafe has a lovely garden area to sit out. Delicious carrot and orange cake available today. A fabulous tapestry is on display, it had a Japanese/Asian style. It was free to enter today and I believe this to be the case this weekend!
5 /5

Restaurant Food Near

The Swan Innabout: 0.3 Km
ASK Italian - Lewesabout: 0.7 Km
Rights of Manabout: 0.6 Km
The Abergavenny Armsabout: 4.1 Km
The Snowdrop Inn, Lewesabout: 1.5 Km
The Pelham Armsabout: 0.4 Km

2.National Trust - Monks House

Address: Rodmell, Lewes BN7 3HF, UK

images National Trust - Monks House

(508) user ratings total:

Studio Alão Loved to visit this cottage. Interesting about the history. As a drawing day was left a drawing of a very beautiful tree.
5 /5

Restaurant Food Near

Trading Post Coffee Roastersabout: 4.4 Km
Côte Petite Lewesabout: 4.1 Km
The Dorsetabout: 4.5 Km
The Lewes Armsabout: 4.4 Km
Zorba - Lewesabout: 4.3 Km
Bills Lewes Restaurantabout: 4.3 Km

3.Lewes Castle & Museum

Address: 169 High St, Lewes BN7 1YE, UK

images Lewes Castle & Museum

(1709) user ratings total:

Kay Stobbart I had no idea there was even a castle at Lewes! Free to all today and I believe this weekend. Magnificent views of Lewes today from the top of the castle. The museum has a truly amazing model village where you watch a video about the history of Lewes. Somebody very talented put so much detail into it. Well worth a visit.
5 /5

Restaurant Food Near

The Jolly Sportsmanabout: 7.3 Km
Riverside Cafe Barabout: 0.6 Km
Squisito Restaurant & Barabout: 0.3 Km
ABYSS Brewery + Tapabout: 1.1 Km
The Kings Head, Lewesabout: 0.4 Km
Rustico Neapolitan (Lewes)about: 0.2 Km