Towns & cities · South East England
Kingston near Lewes
Kingston near Lewes — village in the Lewes district of East Sussex, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lewes · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kingston near Lewes, the nearest railway station is Lewes, which is 2.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Kingston near Lewes is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 6 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 817 people. Address: BN7. Wikidata describes it as: "village in the Lewes district of East Sussex, England". Coordinates: 50.8600°, -0.0200°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Kingston near Lewes is a village and civil parish in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book and is located two miles (3.2 km) south of Lewes and is nestled in the South Downs. The parish is part of two Sites of Special Scientific Interest: the Lewes Brooks and Kingston Escarpment and Iford Hill.
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Background
Description
The village is small and situated at the base of the South Downs. Features include the primary school, village hall, riding stables, and the local pub, The Juggs, which is housed in a 14th-century cottage and now leased to the Kentish brewer Shepherd Neame. The pub and Juggs Lane (a road used as a public path which runs by it), are named after the fish-carrying baskets used by Brighton fishwives on their way through Kingston to the market at Lewes. The path may still be traversed by foot, but is unsuitable for vehicles (though legal for them), and continues to the Brighton and Hove at Woodingdean. Many of the older houses are in the original village centre, "The Street", a picturesque…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8600, -0.0200
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Lewes
- Parish
- Kingston near Lewes
- Postcode
- BN7
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Population
- 817
- Nearest railway station
- Lewes — 2.6 km
- Official site
- www.kingston-lewes-pc.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1832859 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kingston near Lewes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kingston near Lewes Church.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Ashcombe Mill
Windmills · 0.3 km
Hyde Manor
Manor houses · 0.5 km
St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes)
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Kingston Manor
Manor houses · 0.7 km
Swanborough Manor
Manor houses · 1.0 km
Lewes Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.7 km
Iford
Villages · 1.9 km
Swanborough Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
East Sussex County Hall
Gardens · 2.0 km
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The Black Horse Inn
Historic pubs · 2.0 km
Row Of Cast Iron Monuments To Medhurst Family 15 Yards North East Of Church Of St Anne
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Iford Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Kingston near Lewes is a village located in East Sussex, South East England, with a population of 817. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 817
- Administrative county
- East Sussex
- Constituency
- Lewes
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Things to see in Kingston near Lewes
81 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Kingston near Lewes →
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Barbican House Museum
Barbican House Museum — house museum next to Lewes castle, East Sussex, England, UK.
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Bull House
Bull House — building in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK.
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Con Club
Con Club is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Lamb House
Lamb House — house in Cliffe, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK.
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Lewes Castle
Lewes Castle — Grade I listed ruins in Lewes, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · South East England
Lewes Cemetery
Lewes Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Lewes Free Presbyterian Church
Lewes Free Presbyterian Church — Grade I listed church in Lewes, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK.
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Lewes Group
Lewes Group — Public artwork (statue) by Jon Edgar.
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Lewes House
Lewes House — house in Lewes, Lewes, England, UK.
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Lewes Little Theatre
Lewes Little Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Lewes Railway Land Local Nature Reserve
Lewes Railway Land Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Malling Down
Malling Down is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Malling Down Nature Reserve
Malling Down Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Malling House
Malling House — Grade I listed house in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK.
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Newick Park
Newick Park — house in Newick, East Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Offham Hill Causewayed Enclosure
Offham Hill Causewayed Enclosure — archaeological site in Hamsey, Lewes, England, UK.
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Pelham House
Pelham House — Grade II* listed building in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK.
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Pells Pool
Pells Pool — Outdoor swimming pool / lido.
📷 5Quarries · South East England
quarry near Hamsey
quarry near Hamsey — disused quarry in Sussex, United Kingdom.
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Hyde Manor
Hyde Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes)
St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes) — church in Kingston near Lewes, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Kingston Manor
Kingston Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Swanborough Manor
Swanborough Manor — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · South East England
Lewes Cemetery
Lewes Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kingston near Lewes
Places to stay
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Housedean Farm Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Housedean Farm Campsite
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📷 5B&Bs · South East England
Rodmell House
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Chalky Downs Campsite
Chalky Downs Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Black Horse Inn
The Black Horse Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Gardeners Arms
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The Half Moon Inn
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The Rainbow Inn
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📷 5Cafés · South East England
Cowley Club Café
Cowley Club Café — a café in england south east.
📷 5Cafés · South East England
June Cafe
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingston near Lewes?
- Kingston near Lewes is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN7), in the parish of Kingston near Lewes.
- What is Kingston near Lewes?
- Kingston near Lewes — village in the Lewes district of East Sussex, England.
- How do I get to Kingston near Lewes?
- The nearest railway station is Lewes, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN7.
- Is Kingston near Lewes a protected site?
- Yes — Kingston near Lewes is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kingston near Lewes free to visit?
- Yes, Kingston near Lewes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingston near Lewes?
- The nearest railway station is Lewes, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN7.