Museums · South East England
Lewes District
Lewes is a local government district in East Sussex, England. The district is named after the town of Lewes. The largest town is Seaford, and the council is based in Newhaven. The district also includ
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- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
About
Lewes is a local government district in East Sussex, England. The district is named after the town of Lewes. The largest town is Seaford, and the council is based in Newhaven. The district also includes the towns of Peacehaven and Telscombe and numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. The district lies on the south coast, and a large part of it lies within the South Downs National Park. The district covers an area of 113 sq mi (290 km2), with 9 miles (14.5 km) of coastline. Plumpton Racecourse is within the district. There are 28 parishes in the district. The neighbouring districts are Brighton and Hove, Mid Sussex and Wealden.
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Lewes is a local government district in East Sussex, England. The district is named after the town of Lewes. The largest town is Seaford, and the council is based in Newhaven. The district also includes the towns of Peacehaven and Telscombe and numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. The district lies on the south coast, and a large part of it lies within the South Downs National Park. The district covers an area of 113 sq mi (290 km2), with 9 miles (14.5 km) of coastline. Plumpton Racecourse is within the district. There are 28 parishes in the district. The neighbouring districts are Brighton and Hove, Mid Sussex and Wealden.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8739, 0.0089
- Address
- Lewes, BN7 1YJ
Sources
- wikipedia: Lewes District (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lewes District?
- Lewes District is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.8739°, 0.0089°.
- Who owns Lewes District?
- Lewes District is owned by Lewes District Council.