Book : Brighton and
Lewes, Haywards Heath (Landranger Maps).
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Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, Halland, Lewes, East Sussex,
BN8 5AF. See our fascinating collection of over 1000 swans, geese
and ducks from all over the world, along with a superb collection
of gleaming Veteran, Edwardian and Vintage Cars and Motorcycles.
Miniature trains run on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
from Easter to October, and on East Sussex half terms, school
holidays and every Sunday in winter (weather permitting). www.bentley.org.uk.
About 5 miles north of Lewes.
Glynde Place, Glynde,
East Sussex BN8 6SX. Tel: 01273 858 224. A magnificent Elizabethan
manor house looking out from its position high on the rolling
Sussex Downs over the weald. It was built in 1569 from flint
and Normandy stone which was brought across the English Channel
in barges. Includes a collection of Old Masters such as Canaletto,
Guardi, Zuccarelli and Batoni. www.glyndeplace.com. About 2 miles
east of Lewes.
Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex,
BN2 9XZ. Tel. 01273 603 580. Brighton Racecourse is a versatile
leisure venue offering horse racing, a variety of public events
and a wide range of venue hire opportunities. Located on the
outskirts of Brighton's vibrant city. A free shuttle bus runs
between the station and the racecourse for two hours before the
first race. Alternatively we offer free parking at the course.
www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk. Location: About 6 miles south
of Lewes.
Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton,
East Sussex, BN7 3AL. Tel: 01273 890383. Plumpton Racecourse
is one of the most successful smaller jump racecourses in the
country, staging National Hunt meetings from September to May.
The corporate hospitality boxes, Paddock bar and restaurant have
wonderful panoramic views of the track. www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk.
About 4 miles north of Lewes.
Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, 169 High Street, Lewes,
East Sussex, BN7 1YE. Tel: 01273 486290. Lewes Castle is located
centrally in Lewes off the High Street, a few minutes' walk from
both the bus and railway stations. Location: In the centre of
Lewes.
The South Downs Way, over
100 miles long, passes through the beautiful countryside between
Winchester and Eastbourne. The trail is very popular with walkers,
cyclists, and horse riders. Passes through Eastbourne & Winchester.
It passes close to (miles) Steyning (1/2 ), Midhurst (2), Newhaven
(3), Lewes (4), Portsmouth (12), Alton (15), Brighton (7), Worthing
(4).
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