10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Lewes That You Shouldn't Miss

Independent Wine Merchant & Wine Bar based in Lewes, E. Sussex

A tiny Chocolate shop down a pretty lane opposite Lewes Castle. An Attractive array of delicious chocolates, hand picked by you. (pre-selected boxes available too) There are some Unique handmade greetings cards, and a small selection of Gift items for you to peruse and purchase. Fine Continental and English Chocolates, Cards and Gifts and More....

Skylark - in the historic Needlemakers, Lewes, since 2006 - combines an independent bookshop with a gallery. Unique stoneware pottery, stunning jewellery and limited edition prints inspired by the Sussex landscape are displayed around shelves of eye-catching brand new titles for both adults and children. We also stock ethically-sourced crafts from around the world including Bolivian glassware, Indian textiles and incredible models of bicycles made from reycled tins from a co-operative in Madagascar, Just upstairs is a wonderful cafe too!

The Sussex Guild Shop & Gallery, stands in Southover Grange, an imposing Elizabethan house overlooking Southover Grange Gardens. The Shop & Gallery is run as a cooperative with members taking it in turn to be on duty. There is a wide variety of spectacular contemporary work on show - including ceramics, furniture, glass, jewellery, metalwork, printmaking, textiles and woodwork. The very high standards of design, innovation and craftsmanship required for selection ensure that all items are well-designed and beautifully made. All work is for sale but commissions are accepted too with patrons contacting makers without intermediaries. We also have gift vouchers which make very acceptable presents. Adjacent to the Gallery in the beautiful Southover Grange Gardens, and open during the summer months, is a refreshment's kiosk, providing an excellent selection of sandwiches, drinks and delicious home-made cakes. The Shop & Gallery is open every day (except Christmas Day) from 10am - 5pm.

This is our 13th year in Lewes, and we still love being here! We are a mini department store for the whole family with a mini coffee shop at the back. We are a fun loving, caring team of people who love working together and serving our customers. We work hard to keep the independent spirit of Lewes alive, and focus on being a bricks and mortar shop. We sell well made products we love. Tested only on ourselves rings as true now as back in 2004 when we started as a perfume and toiletries maker. We have a selection of clothing, homeware, accessories, toys, or anything else we might like. Our eating area is at the back of our shop with a little play area for the kids. We serve organic coffee and master blended teas alongside small vegetarian/vegan treats, lunchtime meals and kids menu. We also have a large free-from selection. Prepared in out tiny, one person open kitchen. It can get very busy at times, but hopefully it is appreciated that it is all made to order. We hope to see you soon.

Eclectic furniture and objects for your home. From opulent French antiques & chandeliers to Mid Century Modern pieces you will enjoy browsing individual, beautiful and quirky items. Ever changing stock - small pieces of Mid Century & vintage furniture, garden antiques, industrial lighting, chandeliers, French furniture, paintings & pictures, Murano glass & original cinema posters.

Established in 1879, McBean’s has been at the forefront of British orchid cultivation from our nursery just outside Lewes ever since. Here we cultivate, grow and nurture some of the worlds most spectacular varieties of orchids. McBean’s has won over 70 gold awards at Chelsea Flower Show; we are known for producing a diverse range of outstanding orchids.