Take a 90 minute guided walk round the fascinating town of Lewes .
Find out about the revolutionary history of this Saxon town
Norman Invaders
Find out about William De Warenne , the Norman warrior who transformed Lewes . |
Ancient Priory
Discover the ruined Cluniac monastery of St Pancras , where a battle for democracy was fought 750 years ago. |
Bloody Tudors
Learn about Henry VIII and how his search for a son led to death and destruction during the reign of Bloody Mary |
Bonfire Bonanza
Hear the story of the Bonfire Boys , how they defied the police and government to turn Lewes Bonfire into the biggest November 5th in the country . |
Also includes - Thomas Paine , the founding father of The American Revolution , Harveys Brewery , Twittens and tiles , The Piltdown Man and much more ..........
All tours last 90 minutes , and leave from outside Lewes train station . We operate on a "pay what you can" basis to suit every budget . If you enjoy the tour , tip the guide with whatever you think suitable ( gold bars always welcome !! ).
There are always spaces available even at the last minute - To book a place on a tour , click the button below , choose your date and fill in in a very simple form to let me know you would like to take the tour - I will provide full information and a map of the tour . Thanks !!
Customer Reviews - Here''s what people say about the tour
"One of the highlights of our trip to Lewes ! I wish we'd done Nick's tour on our first day, not our last as it was a great way to see the town . Nick was a great tour guide - really accommodating and very knowledgeable."
Bridget G, Cape Town
Very good tour - so interesting to learn all about Lewes and the people and places that have made it what it is . Nick was an excellent guide and obviously knew all the facts . Full marks !!
Daniel J , London
Very well organized tour: right pace, right price, and excellent host. Thanks for such a lovely day!
Martha R , Worthing
"One of the highlights of our trip to Lewes ! I wish we'd done Nick's tour on our first day, not our last as it was a great way to see the town . Nick was a great tour guide - really accommodating and very knowledgeable."
Bridget G, Cape Town
Very good tour - so interesting to learn all about Lewes and the people and places that have made it what it is . Nick was an excellent guide and obviously knew all the facts . Full marks !!
Daniel J , London
Very well organized tour: right pace, right price, and excellent host. Thanks for such a lovely day!
Martha R , Worthing