It lies on the River Ouse at the point where the river cuts through the South Downs. A traditional market town and centre of communications, in 1264 it was the site of the Battle of Lewes.

Quiet and dignified, charming and friendly, Lewes is perhaps the most beloved town in Delaware. It's a perennial favorite for travelers who savor quiet strolls on boutique-filled streets or relaxing waterfront …

Lewes is ideally situated for visitors who love the water, because we’re located where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean (Cape Henlopen). Our location provides both bay and ocean beaches for …

Mar 9, 2020 · Welcome to the quiet but progressive town of Lewes, Delaware. Where the sun, the sand, and the sea are still the number one attractions. Founded in 1631, the townspeople have taken great …

3 days ago · View the latest press releases and community calendar postings. Lewes's participation in Delaware 250! With a busy holiday season approaching, Coffee With Council will be on hold until …

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At the heart of rural Sussex lies the beautiful county town of Lewes - a mixture of the unusual and intriguing and so typically Sussex. Its medieval streets, old English churches and tiny twittens (a …

May 19, 2025 · In Lewes, the county town of East Sussex, smartly kept streets lined with elegant boutiques and tea houses conceal a legacy of rebellion and pagan rituals, some of which survive to …

History Lewes was the site of the first European settlement in Delaware, a whaling and trading post that Dutch settlers founded on June 3, 1631, and named Zwaanendael (Swan Valley). [7] The colony had …

Lewes, Delaware is situated where the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean meet at Cape Henlopen. Nowhere can the beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park be equaled. In this preserved land you find …