Church of St Mary the Virgin

No. 1376 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 176 for history. History, 11.6 km from Lewes, just outside the South Downs National Park.

A Grade II* listed church dedicated to St Mary the Virgin.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

• History

Facts

Heritage

Grade II* listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-30

Best months

Any time of yearoffyougo rules

Getting there

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Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first

Royal Albion HotelGrade II* listed, 12 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

Chalky Downs CampsiteStay, 7.6 km from LewesCamping

Sheepcote ValleyStay, 9.6 km from Lewes, just outside the parkCamping

Housedean Farm CampsiteStay, 4.8 km from LewesCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first

Hangleton ManorGrade II* listed, 16 km from Lewes, just outside the parkFood and pubs

Park CrescentGrade II* listed, 11 km from Lewes, just outside the parkFood and pubs

Lord Nelson12 km from Lewes, just outside the parkFood and pubs

The Druids Head12 km from Lewes, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first

Brighton Museum & Art GalleryGrade II* listed, 12 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

Preston ManorGrade II* listed, 12 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

West Blatchington WindmillGrade II* listed, 14 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

Brighton Toy and Model Museum12 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage