Things to see and do near Bluebell Wood
Arts
Famous opera house just 10 mins drive from us. Beautiful surroundings.
Lovely to go walking in the village of Glynde too if you haven't managed to book the opera!
126 locals recommend
Glyndebourne
New RoadFamous opera house just 10 mins drive from us. Beautiful surroundings.
Lovely to go walking in the village of Glynde too if you haven't managed to book the opera!
'Home of the surrealists', open on Thursday and Sundays. Farleys House has been converted into a museum and archive featuring the lives and work of its former residents, the photographer Lee Miller and the Surrealist artist Roland Penrose. It also houses a collection of contemporary art by their friends Pablo Picasso, Man Ray, Max Ernst and Joan Miró.
10 locals recommend
Farleys House & Gallery
Muddles Green'Home of the surrealists', open on Thursday and Sundays. Farleys House has been converted into a museum and archive featuring the lives and work of its former residents, the photographer Lee Miller and the Surrealist artist Roland Penrose. It also houses a collection of contemporary art by their friends Pablo Picasso, Man Ray, Max Ernst and Joan Miró.
Towner Art Gallery
College RoadSightseeing
Firle Beacon
Beautiful walk and incredible views of the South Downs.
Beautiful beach and inlet that has featured in films such as Harry Potter. You can hire kayaks, SUPs, or just swim in the sea or the inlet. Lovely walks up the Seven Sisters and a tranquil beach.
97 locals recommend
Cuckmere Haven
Beautiful beach and inlet that has featured in films such as Harry Potter. You can hire kayaks, SUPs, or just swim in the sea or the inlet. Lovely walks up the Seven Sisters and a tranquil beach.
Pells Pool - Seasonal Outdoor Swimming Pool
Brook Streetgreat outdoor lido in Lewes
The Lanes
great for original shops
Walks
Beautiful nature reserve with a great 1.5 mile walk around the reservoir. Plenty of bird watching and an easy hike.
17 locals recommend
Arlington Reservoir
Beautiful nature reserve with a great 1.5 mile walk around the reservoir. Plenty of bird watching and an easy hike.
There’s so much to see and do at Birling Gap. Strandline searches, rock pooling, fossil hunting and grassland bug hunts and more can be enjoyed here as well as beautiful hikes up the Seven Sisters with breathtaking views.
38 locals recommend
National Trust Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
Beachy Head RoadThere’s so much to see and do at Birling Gap. Strandline searches, rock pooling, fossil hunting and grassland bug hunts and more can be enjoyed here as well as beautiful hikes up the Seven Sisters with breathtaking views.
Firle Beacon
Historical
The first house saved and restored by The National Trust, Alfriston Clergy House has become this picturesque house seen today in its idyllic setting with views across the River Cuckmere.
7 locals recommend
National Trust - Alfriston Clergy House
The first house saved and restored by The National Trust, Alfriston Clergy House has become this picturesque house seen today in its idyllic setting with views across the River Cuckmere.
The National Trust 16th-century cottage of Virginia and Leonard Woolf. Full of Bloomsbury treasures, the house reflects its owners and their guests which included T S Eliot and E M Forster.
31 locals recommend
Monk's House - National Trust
The National Trust 16th-century cottage of Virginia and Leonard Woolf. Full of Bloomsbury treasures, the house reflects its owners and their guests which included T S Eliot and E M Forster.
The national trust 16th-century cottage of Virginia and Leonard Woolf. Full of Bloomsbury treasures, the house reflects its owners and their guests which included T S Eliot and E M Forster.
Batemans House
1 Wakehurst RoadThe national trust 16th-century cottage of Virginia and Leonard Woolf. Full of Bloomsbury treasures, the house reflects its owners and their guests which included T S Eliot and E M Forster.
Highly recommended to visit - especially in springtime or Autumn. Kew's smaller sisiter and home to the millenium seedbank and 500 acres of diverse gardens.
82 locals recommend
Wakehurst
Selsfield RoadHighly recommended to visit - especially in springtime or Autumn. Kew's smaller sisiter and home to the millenium seedbank and 500 acres of diverse gardens.
Firle Place
Firle PlaceUnique Tudor house set in foot of Sussex downs
Brilliant example of a Motte and Bailey castle built around 1066
115 locals recommend
Lewes Castle & Museum
169 High StBrilliant example of a Motte and Bailey castle built around 1066
Food scene
We love this place. It's got great original beers and cider. All made on site - many are gluten free and free from any chemicals. Fantastic staff and they usually have a popup food truck - mexican or pizza etc.
Gun Brewery
Gun HillWe love this place. It's got great original beers and cider. All made on site - many are gluten free and free from any chemicals. Fantastic staff and they usually have a popup food truck - mexican or pizza etc.
The Six Bells Chiddingly
The StreetGreat local pub with local bands playing many nights.
Yew Tree Inn
Chalvington LaneGreat local pub with great food
Berwick Station
Station ApproachLovely pub in pretty village with traditional values, real ales and great food
The Gun Inn
Gun HillNice gastro pub with great vegetarian options
The Roebuck Inn
Lewes RoadLovely local gastro pub