Peaceful Play: St John Sub Castro Churchyard, Lewes

June 25, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

I wasn’t sure about writing this post. I wasn’t sure if people would think I was strange, morbid or disrespectful.

Wildlife Jack's Top 10 Tips for Bug Hunting and Animal Tracking with Kids

July 26, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.

Planning on exploring one or all of the three Lewes bug hunting spots recommended by the Kellies in their Perfect Guests post yesterday? You’ll need Wildlife Jack’s Top 10 Tips for Bug Hunting with Kids. 1. Bugs like it damp and dark. So look for areas with lots of rotting timber and nooks and crannies. […]

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 […]

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.