Latest news on 187 High Street, Lewes - February 2025

We recognise the vital role the Tourist Information Centre (TIC) plays in benefiting visitors, residents and local businesses alike. We are working to provide a TIC service which promotes the town on a more substantial basis than is current in place and we have asked Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Lewes Town Council to work with on our planning.

We are working with local consultants Blue Sail, in partnership with Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Lewes Town Council to undertake a research project for the future provision of the TIC. This project will encompass the thoughts of local businesses, residents and tourists.

We would like to hear your thoughts - please complete this survey by Wednesday 19 March 2025: 

Take the survey

If you need a hand completing the survey, please pop into the TIC team at 6 High Street, Lewes and one of the team will be happy to help.

In the meantime, we have started working with local community groups to advertise their events, making good use of this prominent location. If you are involved with an event, charity, business or community group, it is possible to request a promotional window display at 187 High Street. This is free for registered charities and there is a small fee for other organisations and businesses. 

In our ongoing commitment to openness and transparency, we will continue to provide updates on this page as conversations progress and when any decisions are made.

What works have been carried out?

The works have included shop front repairs, roof repairs and replacement of guttering and other rainwater goods. The scaffolding has now been removed, hoarding pushed back and pavement reopened. Temporary traffic lights have also now been removed.

To allow the building works, Lewes Tourist Information Centre was moved for the time being to 6 High Street, Lewes which the team has been sharing with Lewes District Council and Lewes Citizen's Advice to provide a one-stop, easily accessible location for information and advice for residents and visitors.

If you have any questions about the works, please email property@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

How to request a window display

If you are involved with an event, charity, business or community group, it is possible to request a promotional window display at 187 High Street.

To make a request, please email lewes.tic@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk or phone 01273 483448.

We will give you a form to complete which asks for your preferred dates, what you are looking to display and who would benefit. This is free for registered charities and there is a small fee for other organisations and businesses.