Amberley Wild Brooks Nature Reserve
This downland nature reserve sits on the fringes of the county town of Lewes. The Iron Age hill fort of Mount Caburn can be accessed from here and is a 15-minute walk up from Glynde village. It has beautiful views out to the sea.
Explore this area of superb chalk grassland with many typical and rare flowers and butterflies, all within easy walking distance of Lewes town centre.
Add to Favourites
View on Explore MapYou may also like
“Tillingham is starting to resemble what a farm once was”
Wine
Ben Walgate is at the vanguard of regenerative farming in Sussex. His dynamic vineyard and winery, Tillingham— in Peasmarsh near Rye— is the antidote to large-scale winemaking. We meet him at the farm on an autumn day to find out what brought him here—and where Tillingham is going.
Ditchling Common
Landscape
The Common is a tranquil place where you can enjoy woodlands, open grassy areas, lakes, stunning bluebells in springtime, and splendid views towards the South Downs. The networks of paths are great for countryside walks and for spotting rare fauna and flora. Picnic tables are provided.
Ashling Park Estate
Wine
The impressive 50-acre estate represents a new style of vineyard, with overnight stays, tours, tastings, restaurant and even a Gin School.
“It’s immersive”: Meet England’s youngest vineyard owners
Wine
Joe Beckett and Rebecca Dancer met on the school bus, and now own one of Sussex's most exciting young vineyards. Read their story.
Roebuck Estates
Wine
Located close to the picturesque market town of Petworth in West Sussex, Roebuck Estates was established in 2013 by two friends with a shared passion.
Tack Barn
Accommodation | Overnight | Self-catering | Sustainable travel
Tucked away in its own waterside woodland near Lewes, the Tack Barn is a beautiful and sustainable holiday cottage kitted out with art and crafts by local makers.
The creative spirit of Sussex
Story | Art | Landscape | Wine
In this series of short films, meet some of the people living and working in Sussex who embody the county's creativity and spirit.
Lewes: All in the Making
Story | Art | Landscape | Wine
The lively town of Lewes (pronounced as two syllables: Lew-es) is the ideal centre for exploring this green part of Sussex. Its orbit reaches over the South Downs National Park to the village of Ditchling, along the Ouse Valley and across towards Brighton.
Follow in the footsteps of modern artists and escape to the country
News | Art
Make like twentieth century radical artists Lee Miller, Vanessa Bell, and Ivon Hitchens – escape the city and hotfoot it to Sussex!
