Lewes Town
50.87°N  /  38.77°N

One name.
Two harbours of history.

Practical, verified guides to staying in Lewes — the flint-and-castle town in East Sussex, and the Dutch-founded coast town in Delaware. Two towns, one name, on opposite sides of the Atlantic.

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Lewes · East Sussex · England

Castle, downs & Bonfire Night

Where to stay for the 5th of November, Glyndebourne opera, and walks straight onto the South Downs.

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Lewes · Delaware · U.S.A.

Cape, ferry & first town

Where to stay near Cape Henlopen, the calm bay beach, and the Cape May–Lewes Ferry — for families and weekenders.

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Lewes Castle keep above the town's flint rooftops
Lewes, England · Bonfire Night

Where to stay for Lewes Bonfire Night

Lewes Bonfire is Thursday 5 November 2026, run by the town's bonfire societies for residents — officials actively ask non-residents not to…

The Cape May-Lewes Ferry crossing the Delaware Bay
Lewes, Delaware · The Ferry

Cape May–Lewes Ferry guide

The ferry crosses the Delaware Bay in about 85 minutes and sails 365 days a year. Reservations are recommended but not required — book ahe…

Glyndebourne opera house and gardens near Lewes
Lewes, England · Glyndebourne

Hotels for Glyndebourne opera season

The 2026 Festival runs 21 May to 30 August. The signature 90-minute dinner interval and black-tie tradition make for a long, late day — an…

A WWII observation tower among the dunes at Cape Henlopen State Park
Lewes, Delaware · Cape Henlopen

Where to stay near Cape Henlopen State Park

There are no hotels inside Cape Henlopen State Park — the only in-park stay is the campground (tent sites, RV hook-ups and cabins), which…

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