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Nestled within a gap in the South Downs where the River Ouse cuts through the chalk hills, Lewes is a town defined by its steep, narrow lanes and layers of flint and red-brick architecture. It remains a traditional market town at heart, serving as the county town of East Sussex and sitting entirely within the boundaries of the South Downs National Park. The topography is immediate and inescapable; the High Street climbs steeply from the river crossing toward the Norman castle, offering constant glimpses of the surrounding hills from almost every street corner. While it is well-connected to Brighton and London by rail, the town retains a self-contained character, supported by a long history of independent brewing and a strong tradition of local commerce. It is a place where the medieval street plan still dictates the pace of movement, and the seasonal rhythm of the river and the Downs feels very close at hand.