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The White Hart

High Street
Rated 8.8 in 57 reviews

The White Hart Hotel in Lewes, United Kingdom, stands as a historic lodging establishment that gracefully celebrates its Georgian heritage. Nestled in the heart of this picturesque East Sussex town, The White Hart offers guests a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for visitors seeking a blend of comfort and charm. Its architecture and interior design reflect its storied past, providing an authentic glimpse into historic English elegance.

The hotel boasts a prime location on Lewes High Street, allowing guests to easily explore the town's array of antique shops, bookshops, and delightful cafés. The proximity to local landmarks, including the stunning Lewes Castle and the scenic South Downs National Park, enhances the overall allure for those interested in both cultural experiences and outdoor adventures.

The White Hart Hotel features a variety of accommodations that cater to diverse guest needs while retaining a distinct personality, which is often characteristic of a boutique hotel. Each room combines traditional elements with modern conveniences, ensuring a comfortable stay. The on-site restaurant offers a menu of seasonal dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients, giving guests a true taste of the region's culinary offerings.

Leisure amenities, such as the hotel's fitness center and indoor pool, provide opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation. Whether you're visiting for a weekend getaway or an extended stay, The White Hart Hotel promises a tranquil escape into a world of historic charm and contemporary comfort, making it a cherished choice for travelers to Lewes.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Lewes and near The White Hart

Lewes Priory
Lewes Priory
Grade I listed ruins in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
430m / 470yd
Lewes Castle
Lewes Castle
Grade I listed ruins in Lewes, United Kingdom
160m / 180yd
Lewes Friends Meeting House
Lewes Friends Meeting House
Church in East Sussex , United Kingdom
260m / 290yd
Lewes Free Presbyterian Church
Lewes Free Presbyterian Church
Grade I listed church in Lewes, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
0.7km / 0.41mi
Anne of Cleves House
Anne of Cleves House
Grade I listed historic house museum in Lewes, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
0.6km / 0.37mi
Church of St Anne
Church of St Anne
Grade I listed church in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
0.6km / 0.36mi
Russian Memorial, Lewes
Russian Memorial, Lewes
Memorial in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
390m / 430yd
Lewes War Memorial
Lewes War Memorial
War memorial in Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom. Sculptor: Vernon March
90m / 100yd
London to Lewes Way
Roman road that ran from London to Sussex
0.9km / 0.59mi
Saint John Sub Castro
Saint John Sub Castro
Grade II listed church in Lewes, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
330m / 360yd
St Thomas à Becket
St Thomas à Becket
Church in Lewes, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
0.6km / 0.39mi
151, High Street
Building in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
250m / 280yd
Barbican House Museum
Barbican House Museum
House museum next to Lewes castle, East Sussex, England, UK
110m / 130yd
Martyrs' Memorial
Martyrs' Memorial
Memorial in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
0.9km / 0.59mi
St Mary's Church
Church in Lewes, East Sussex
1.5km / 0.94mi
St Pancras's Church
St Pancras's Church
Church in Lewes, East Sussex, England
0.5km / 0.33mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church in Southover, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
490m / 0.3mi
Westgate Chapel
Westgate Chapel
Chapel in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
260m / 280yd
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church building in South Malling, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
0.9km / 0.58mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Grade I listed church in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
200m / 220yd
Monk's House
Monk's House
Historic house in Rodmell, East Sussex, now a National Trust property, was from 1919 until their deaths the home of Virginia and Leonard Woolf
3.8km / 2.4mi
Mount Caburn
Mount Caburn
Hillfort in East Sussex, England, UK
3.1km / 2mi
Mount Caburn
Mount Caburn
Hillfort in East Sussex, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes)
St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes)
Church in Kingston near Lewes, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
3km / 1.9mi
The Parish Church of St Nicholas
The Parish Church of St Nicholas
Grade I listed church in Iford, East Sussex, England, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
St Peter's Church, Rodmell
St Peter's Church, Rodmell
Grade I listed church in Rodmell, East Sussex, England, UK
3.9km / 2.4mi
The Parish Church of St Peter
The Parish Church of St Peter
Church in Hamsey, East Sussex, England, UK
2km / 1.3mi
The Parish Church of St Andrew
The Parish Church of St Andrew
Grade I listed church in Beddingham, East Sussex, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Swanborough Manor
Grade I listed building in Iford, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Offham, East Sussex, England, UK
2.5km / 1.6mi
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade I listed church in Ringmer, East Sussex, England, UK
3.9km / 2.4mi
Ringmer War Memorial
Ringmer War Memorial
War memorial in Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
3.9km / 2.4mi
Glynde Place
Glynde Place
Grade I listed country house in Glynde, East Sussex, England, UK
4.1km / 2.6mi
Sussex Greensand Way
Roman road in Sussex
5.1km / 3.2mi
St Mary's Church, Glynde
St Mary's Church, Glynde
Church in East Sussex, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Blackcap
Blackcap
Hill in East Sussex, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Earthworks and lynchets on Buckland Bank and Buckland Hole
Earthwork in Falmer, Lewes, England, UK
4.9km / 3.1mi
The Parish Church of St Mary
The Parish Church of St Mary
Church in Barcombe, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Southease Church
Southease Church
Grade I listed church in Southease, East Sussex, England, UK
4.9km / 3mi
St Francis of Assisi
Church in Barcombe Cross, East Sussex
5.8km / 3.6mi
Stanmer Park
Stanmer Park
Park northeast of Brighton and Hove, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Firle Place
Firle Place
Grade I listed country house in Firle, East Sussex, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Woodingdean Water Well
Woodingdean Water Well
Well in East Sussex
7.7km / 4.8mi
Stanmer Church
Stanmer Church
Grade II listed church in England
7.9km / 4.9mi
Plumpton Place
Plumpton Place
Country house in Plumpton, East Sussex, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi

What to do in Lewes and near The White Hart

Lewes Priory
Lewes Priory
Grade I listed ruins in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
430m / 470yd
Lewes Castle
Lewes Castle
Grade I listed ruins in Lewes, United Kingdom
160m / 180yd
Lewes Friends Meeting House
Lewes Friends Meeting House
Church in East Sussex , United Kingdom
260m / 290yd
Lewes Free Presbyterian Church
Lewes Free Presbyterian Church
Grade I listed church in Lewes, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
0.7km / 0.41mi
Anne of Cleves House
Anne of Cleves House
Grade I listed historic house museum in Lewes, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
0.6km / 0.37mi
Church of St Anne
Church of St Anne
Grade I listed church in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
0.6km / 0.36mi
Russian Memorial, Lewes
Russian Memorial, Lewes
Memorial in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
390m / 430yd
Lewes War Memorial
Lewes War Memorial
War memorial in Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom. Sculptor: Vernon March
90m / 100yd
London to Lewes Way
Roman road that ran from London to Sussex
0.9km / 0.59mi
Saint John Sub Castro
Saint John Sub Castro
Grade II listed church in Lewes, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
330m / 360yd
St Thomas à Becket
St Thomas à Becket
Church in Lewes, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
0.6km / 0.39mi
151, High Street
Building in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
250m / 280yd
Barbican House Museum
Barbican House Museum
House museum next to Lewes castle, East Sussex, England, UK
110m / 130yd
Martyrs' Memorial
Martyrs' Memorial
Memorial in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
0.9km / 0.59mi
St Mary's Church
Church in Lewes, East Sussex
1.5km / 0.94mi
St Pancras's Church
St Pancras's Church
Church in Lewes, East Sussex, England
0.5km / 0.33mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church in Southover, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
490m / 0.3mi
Westgate Chapel
Westgate Chapel
Chapel in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
260m / 280yd
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church building in South Malling, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
0.9km / 0.58mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Grade I listed church in Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
200m / 220yd
Monk's House
Monk's House
Historic house in Rodmell, East Sussex, now a National Trust property, was from 1919 until their deaths the home of Virginia and Leonard Woolf
3.8km / 2.4mi
Mount Caburn
Mount Caburn
Hillfort in East Sussex, England, UK
3.1km / 2mi
Mount Caburn
Mount Caburn
Hillfort in East Sussex, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes)
St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes)
Church in Kingston near Lewes, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
3km / 1.9mi
The Parish Church of St Nicholas
The Parish Church of St Nicholas
Grade I listed church in Iford, East Sussex, England, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
St Peter's Church, Rodmell
St Peter's Church, Rodmell
Grade I listed church in Rodmell, East Sussex, England, UK
3.9km / 2.4mi
The Parish Church of St Peter
The Parish Church of St Peter
Church in Hamsey, East Sussex, England, UK
2km / 1.3mi
The Parish Church of St Andrew
The Parish Church of St Andrew
Grade I listed church in Beddingham, East Sussex, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Swanborough Manor
Grade I listed building in Iford, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Offham, East Sussex, England, UK
2.5km / 1.6mi

About Lewes

Lewes, located in East Sussex, is a town rich in history and culture. Exploring the Historic Town Centre is a rewarding experience, where you can wander through its narrow streets lined with charming shops, cafes, and historic buildings. The Lewes Castle, dating back to the 11th century, offers insights into the town's past and provides panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Another significant site is the Anne of Cleves House, a fascinating museum that showcases the Tudor period and the life of Anne of Cleves, one of Henry VIII's wives. For those interested in local history, the Lewes Museum provides a deeper understanding of the town's heritage, featuring exhibits that cover various aspects of its development over the centuries.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the South Downs National Park, which is easily accessible from Lewes. The park offers numerous walking and cycling trails, showcasing the stunning landscapes of rolling hills and picturesque countryside. The River Ouse is also a pleasant spot for a leisurely stroll or a picnic, providing a tranquil escape from the hustle of town life.

The Cliffe High Street is noteworthy for its unique independent shops and art galleries, making it a great place to discover local crafts and art. Additionally, the town hosts various festivals and events throughout the year, such as the Lewes Bonfire Night, which is deeply rooted in local tradition and draws visitors from nearby areas.

Dining options in Lewes are diverse, with several restaurants and pubs offering local cuisine. The atmosphere in these establishments often reflects the town’s historical character, making for a pleasant dining experience.

Overall, Lewes provides a blend of historical exploration, natural beauty, and local culture, making it a worthwhile destination to visit.




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