Perfect Guests: Bug Hunting with the Creators of 'Wildlife Jack + His Animal Adventures'

July 25, 2013.Reading time 14 minutes.

Abi and Ed Kellie are a couple I have met a few times at various kids parties and picnics. They are openly keen on wildlife. And they are effusive about teaching our children about it… The Kellies are Lewes parents of two boys, and the creators of ‘Wildlife Jack & His Animal Adventures‘. It’s a […]

Moving On, Lewes Style!

July 10, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.

This Friday is the hotly-anticipated Moving On Parade! The theme that 500 children from 17 primary schools will dress up in is ‘Oh I do Like to be Beside the Seaside’. DETAILS Time: Parade, 12.30-1.15pm; Party in the Paddock, 1.20-2.45pm – featuring music by Starfish Youth Music bands. Place: The parade starts at The Paddock. […]

The Garden at Flint Owl Bakery Café

July 5, 2013.Reading time 5 minutes.

The Flint Owl Bakery Café garden opened last week (209 High Street, Lewes; 01273 472 769). I went along to meet a friend and take a look. It has high walls, gravel to the ground and built-in ‘zoned’ seating areas made of larch that will beautifully weather to grey. One of these areas is very low, so kid-friendly. Sitting […]

Little Lewes is a blog about things to do with kids in and near Lewes, the county town of East Sussex.

It's here to provide ideas and inspiration about Lewes's own special little places, and about days out and unusual spots to visit within an hour of the town.

I am Kate, a freelance writer, content creator, and editor who once specialised in travel features and books. My feet have been planted firmly on the ground in Lewes since I had my two small sons. Little Lewes is also for me, as an ode to the town that constantly reminds me that I'm lucky to have chosen it as the place to raise my family.