Leisure Activities in and Around Lewes

If you want to get out and about during your stay at Pelham house you’ll find there are lots of activities to chose from right on your doorstep. Whether you’re after a gentle walk around town or in the downs or an adrenaline fueled extreme sport , Sussex has something to offer for everyone.

Based in Brighton Marina, just a few miles from Lewis, Sailnet UK offer a variety of water based courses, activities & taster days for all ages and abilities. Everything is very hands on and overseen by a professional RYA Instructor, whether you are after a morning’s relaxing leisure experience, a 4 day learn to sail course or a yacht racing taster day. There are also many cafés, restaurants & other leisure facilities in and around the marina.

Founded in 1896, Lewis Golf club is built on top of the South Downs. Not only does it offer a 6190 yard course, a five bay driving range and practice chipping and putting greens , but also stunning views of the English countryside and is probably the most scenic course in the South of England. And for those keen golfers, Lewis Golf club is just under a mile away from Pelham House, the perfect place to unwind after a long day on the course.

If you’re after something a little more extreme, then just 10 minutes down the road in Steyning you’ll find Rob Chisholm’s paragliding school, Freeflight. Freeflight offers tandem sessions taking off at various locations in Sussex where anyone can experience what it’s like to fly. They also offer pilot courses enabling you to fly on your own. Your individual flying skills are developed while being instructed in air law, theory of flight and meteorology.

And if you’re still after something more extreme but would rather keep your feet on the ground then how about Go karting or quad biking? 4x4 off road driving, clay pigeon shooting, archery, paintball or target shooting? QLeisure offers a huge range of activities with purpose built areas for each activity and you can choose from an afternoon session or a full day and pick either one activity or maybe a selection.

If watching sport is more your cup of tea then both Plumpton and Brighton race courses are around 10 minutes away from Pelham House and both host regular events. Goodwood is around 1 hr along the coast and also offers motor racing and of course its famous festival of speed every June.

If you’d rather just go off and explore on your own then the South Downs are Pelham House’s back garden. Take a stroll or cycle along the South Downs Way, visit beachy head and see the seven sisters, walk around Burling Gap. All this beautiful countryside is at your fingertips during your stay at Pelham House and, of course, absolutely free.

Esporta Fitness centre is also just down the road from Lewis and boasts 3 swimming pools, 8 indoor tennis courts and a beauty spa. Go as a guest of a friend or visit their website to download a free one day trial pass.

But if all of the above seems like a little too much hard work then why not visit Equilibrium, the Award-Winning Complementary health centre in Lewes, East Sussex. With over 35 different treatments and lots of classes and workshops, you are sure to find something that suits your mood.

Any activity works up an appetite and what better way to end your day than with a 3 course dinner at Circa Brasserie, Pelham House’s fine dining restaurant boasting picturesque views over the Sussex Downs. Enjoy a glass of fine wine with family and friends and relax after your day’s adventures.