Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
With over 10K visitors, the town can't cope. That's why they're trying to discourage people from going.
I believe you can't park in Lewes at all without a permit on 5th, no matter what time the roads close.
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[Brighton] Lewes bonfire parking etc
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With over 10K visitors, the town can't cope. That's why they're trying to discourage people from going.
I believe you can't park in Lewes at all without a permit on 5th, no matter what time the roads close.
Gazwag
5 millionth post poster
Its simple, A27 Brigton to Polegate - one road no turn off, turn left at Polegate and head up the A22 to Uckfield. one road no turn offs, it'll take 20 minutes longer
Why parked UP? What's the "up" all about? What's wrong with "get there for 3pm, park and head into town ..."
Do you always swallow the line from the top? 10k visitors? 30 years ago it was 50k, before that more, and 'they' can't cope, really? Glad I was born before all the fun was made inconvenient/illegal.
Yep, have to agree. 10 years ago there were extra, special, trains and it all went swimmingly. Yes there were arrests - bound to be at a massive event with tens of thousands of people boozing. Are they going to try to cancel Notting Hill Carnival next? Or maybe Glastonbury?
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
50K is over 10K isn't it.
You've missed the point in any case. Lewes bonfire is for Lewes people. They don't want the visitors.
Really? Try asking the local traders that, and businesses who need their staff to be able to get to and from work easily. Or is Lewes as a whole so affluent that it can afford to turn down a massive payday? It would be like Brighton asking outsiders not to turn up for the London/Brighton bike ride and Pride combined, bloody ridiculous.
There will be a lot of pissed off commuters/students seeing as there are 3 university campuses on that line. Ridiculous decision.
Whilst this may be true, Lewes is now packed full of DFLs and a lot of people who are from or would live in Lewes cannot afford to. Meanwhile you've got people who do live there complaining about the traditions.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
I know. My mother, Aunty & Uncle used to belong to Commercial Square bonfire society.
Outsiders need to mind their own business.
if you come to Lewes on the 5th you`ll miss Bonfire Night !!!!
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
I don't need to. I can see a lot of the displays from my house.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
I honestly don't know how anyone can be arsed with all this.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
Looking forward to seeing the Zulu Warriors
With the all difficulty of getting into Lewes, you may just find it easier to goand see them in their homeland, South Africa.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
I wouldn't jest if l were you ,they could just try.
- Jan 19, 2010
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Last year, we parked in a dedicated site which had been opened-up for the evening, located just off the A27 roundabout at Ashcombe Hollow. On approach from Brighton, we took the 3rd exit (as if going to Kingston) and the entrance to car park was on the left. Cost wasn't hideous, nor was it completely full from memory. No queues to leave either, but obviously you'll need to walk a reasonable distance to reach the High Street and fire sites. No idea if it's in operation this time around, but I can't imagine the owners would miss out on the opportunity to earn a few quid.
Shropshire Seagull
Well-known member
Went once in 1982 when I also worked in the town
It's a big "MEH" from me now - don't do crowds these days ...
It's a big "MEH" from me now - don't do crowds these days ...
The Large One
Who's Next?
What traders? They board up on Bonfire Night. The pubs stay open, and there will still be plenty of visitors to ensure they good a good day's trading.
Lewes Bonfire Night organisers have never invited outside visitors. So no, it's nothing like asking outsiders not to turn up for Pride - they are actively invited.