Little Lewes on a Big Adventure

July 24, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

This is just a short post to say: so long, pals! No, I don’t mean to sound so glib, I’ll give you a bit more than that: there won’t be anything new appearing on Little Lewes for the next three weeks. This afternoon myself and my little family are gliding off – or rather leaving on a jet […]

In Town: Bags of Books, Lewes

June 2, 2013.Reading time 7 minutes.

I have a special affection for children’s bookshops. As a girl who grew up to be a writer, I was obsessed with books as a child. My dad nurtured this obsession and I still get a thrill when I go into a bookshop – especially an independent. So in honour of my obsession, the first […]

Welcome, hoped-for readers

June 1, 2013.Reading time 5 minutes.

So here it is, one little place for things to do in, and within an hour of, our little place: Lewes, the county town of East Sussex in England. Little Lewes is for people who live here and people who visit. It’s for those with children, and can also be used by those without. It’s also […]

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.