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Priory Ruins

92 Reviews

#12 of 29 things to do in Lewes

Sights & Landmarks, Ancient Ruins

Cockshut Road, Lewes BN7 2QS, England

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“Fascinating but don't get run over on the way”

Really interesting pre-reformation remains over a substantial area. Excellent interpretation... read more

Reviewed 26 August 2018

Steven G

Rome, Italy

“Nicely preserved”

We visited this place on a trip to Lewes. The kids liked running around and we enjoyed reading the... read more

Reviewed 15 August 2018

Melanie037

High Wycombe, UK

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4.5 92 reviews

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Very good47%
Average9%
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Terrible0%

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“herb garden”(8 reviews)

“information boards”(11 reviews)

“worth a visit”(8 reviews)

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Steven G

Rome, Italy

5725

Reviewed 26 August 2018

Fascinating but don't get run over on the way

Really interesting pre-reformation remains over a substantial area. Excellent interpretation boards. The route from the train station through the town is picturesque if steep on the way back. Best of all, it's FREE. Just make sure that you don't get run over. Lewes has more...More

Thank Steven G

Melanie037

High Wycombe, UK

6418

Reviewed 15 August 2018

Nicely preserved

We visited this place on a trip to Lewes. The kids liked running around and we enjoyed reading the information boards. It is a beautiful place and great that it’s in a public park and free to access and enjoy,

Thank Melanie037

Daniela R

115

Reviewed 6 August 2018

So darn cool!!!

My boyfriend and I both love history therefore we decided to head to the Priory Ruins. It is a very well thought out exhibit within a lovely park. The best part about the ruins was the signage which explained which part of the ruins were...More

Thank Daniela R

75traveller2018

London, United Kingdom

206

Reviewed 3 August 2018

Interesting ruins and nice park

This is a very nice place to wander through - well sign posted and leads to a nice park. Free and open to the public.

Thank 75traveller2018

Linda B

164

Reviewed 21 June 2018

Interesting if you like history

Well looked after grounds and informative notices. Lovely scenic outlook of the south downs. A pleasant place to ponder!

Thank Linda B

anthonydoug

Burgess Hill, United Kingdom

13839

Reviewed 14 May 2018

The Monks' toilets are an unusual spectacle

Sadly this historic ruin has very little left to explore, but with a guide you will learn much of the history of Lewes and it's significance in the development of England as we know it today. The views are brilliant and it will open your...More

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mazzacat85

Bromley, United Kingdom

11878

Reviewed 9 May 2018

Absolutely Beautiful

The people of Lewes are so lucky to have this place so near the town. We were visiting for the day and thought this would good for an A level photography project and spent an hour or so looking round and taking photos. Lots of...More

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gcincinnati

Tokyo, Japan

13456

Reviewed 6 May 2018

Ruins in Lewes

For such a small town, there is SO much history in Lewes. A visit to the priory ruins is definitely in order - they are quite run-down when compared to other places like Arundel (which is altogether not very run-down at all), but worth visiting.

1 Thank gcincinnati

Katie D

Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

20143

Reviewed 14 February 2018

Peaceful

Peaceful ruins with lots of information about the place. It's free and an easy walk. Accessible with steps and hand rails

Thank Katie D

IanRC

Kent

3813

Reviewed 28 January 2018

Peaceful Historic Setting

The ruins of the priory are set away from the bustle and have superb interpretation boards with pictures of the ruins superimposed on reconstructions. If only all such sites were explained in the same way. A stunning place.

Thank IanRC

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