The Chapel Royal

No. 1383 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 183 for history. History, 12.1 km from Lewes, just outside the South Downs National Park.

The Chapel Royal
Photo: The Voice of Hassocks, Public domain

The Chapel Royal, a Grade II* listed chapel.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
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