A city with antiques and breweries: Lewes (SE of England)
After having breakfast at the Hilton at Gatwick Airport, we boarded the train at Gatwick Airport Station. It takes about 30 minutes to reach Lewes Station in the southeast direction. A chalk cliff came into view, just like the one I saw when I went to Brighton (article from June 2022) – Brighton is only about 20 minutes away by train.
Cars are not allowed in the city centre, which is compact enough to be a fun place to wander around. As I crossed the bridge over a small river, I saw a beer brewery with an eye-catching tall chimney. In the UK, in addition to lager beer, which is generally popular in Japan, ale, a slightly heavier beer, is also popular, and the brewery produces a local ale called Harvey’s.
Lewes is also famous for its antique shops, and I went into some that looked interesting. In the first shop I entered, all kinds of things filled the crowded space. I am always impressed by the quantity and quality of exhibits at the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, and it seems that the British collector spirit is also firmly rooted in the general public as well! The next shop I entered was a store specialising in antique furniture, which was tastefully curated and tempted me to make a purchase.
There are many other attractions to see, such as the medieval castle and Southover Grange Garden, which is beautiful with its colourful flowers and lush trees, so if you’re coming to Brighton, I recommend visiting Lewes as well.
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