Ovingdean Rectory

No. 1382 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 182 for history. History, 9.0 km from Lewes, just outside the South Downs National Park.

Ovingdean Rectory
Photo: The Voice of Hassocks, Public domain

A Grade II* listed former rectory in Ovingdean.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Grade II* listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

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
Stud Farm CampsiteStay, 7.2 km from LewesCamping
Sheepcote ValleyStay, 9.6 km from Lewes, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
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 Rock Inn11 km from Lewes, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Sir Charles Napier11 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
Brighton Toy and Model Museum12 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Saltdean LidoGrade II* listed, 8.9 km from Lewes, just outside the parkFamily days out