Located nearby Gatwick and Brighton, Newhaven Port based in Lewes District acts as the international economic gateway of East Sussex.
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Lewes: A Makers Economy
A surging hotbed of makers and crafts, Lewes is home to an international community of artists, designers and makers passionate about sustainable design and architecture, and has the highest number of registered creative businesses in East Sussex.
From blacksmiths to artists, Lewes District hosts a wide variety of multi-disciplinary companies and sole traders who have the skills and talent to create successful, award-winning businesses.
With a specialisation in creative joinery, Lewes District has seen the rise of bespoke builds from furniture to kitchens all the way to modular building construction such as Boutique Modern.
Artwave is the annual festival of artists and makers from Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven and surrounding villages. Open to all, it makes an inclusive, accessible and diverse experience for those taking part and visiting.
Newhaven Town Deal - £19.3 million investment
A landmark deal for the town, the successful bid by the town has meant that it can fulfil the ongoing development and revitalisation of the town,
Following specific themes, Newhaven aims to be the southern gateway for the UK as the only port in East Sussex, add to the creation and growth of its industries, continue adding to its creative freedom in its makers, refocusing the retail and services offering at the heart of the community, and renewal of its maritime heritage as the river and sea meet.
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Newhaven maritime scheme - £12.68 million
As a part of the Levelling up Fund, Newhaven will be re-established as a maritime centre of excellence and support the local fishing industry.
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Newhaven Enterprise Zone
With opportunities for bespoke development, business rate relief and no pre-application charges for planning enquiries, Newhaven is a place with great potential for businesses to succeed.
Newhaven offers substantial physical capacity for growth. Comprising eight sites, Newhaven Enterprise Zone covers approximately 79 hectares, offering space to house the region’s expanding high-growth businesses and excellent access to domestic and international markets.
London is just 90-minutes away by train and Brighton is only 30 minutes by car or train.
Newhaven is home to a growing and diverse economy with an emerging specialism in innovative, high-value growth sectors including offshore wind and marine engineering. Alongside this emerging specialism, Newhaven is also home to a large number of creative industries and innovative manufacturers.
Who's here?
GMC Publications
Lewes
Publisher and distributor of thousands of books and magazines including Breathe sold in the UK in WHSmith, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose.
AYM
Lewes
Alie Mackintosh's Womenswear label. All garments are designed and made in Lewes. Double-layered body-con garments are worn by Kim Kardashian, Hailey Baldwin among others.
Ridgeview Wine Estate
Ditchling
Placing English sparkling wines on the global stage, award-winning Ridgeview paved the way for global recognition of our thriving wine industry.
DOLLY Clothing
Lewes
Founded in 2012 by Diana Uprichard. Sustainability is central to everything they do at DOLLY. Each garment is individually made from a small workshop using discarded fabrics & ends-of-rolls.
Studio Hardie
Lewes
Carpenter-maker-designer William Hardie, the well-known design presenter - the one with all the hats - on Channel 4;s George Clark's Amazing Spaces.
Crafted in Lewes
Ringmer
Manufacturers & designers of bespoke residential furniture & architectural joinery, collaborating with high-end residential & corporate clients around the world.
Beak Brewery
Lewes
A growing independent brewery and taproom. They make everything from hop-forward IPAs and best bitters to saisons and imperial stouts
Earthy Timber
Plumtpon
Earthy Timber is a design-led workshop, producing exquisite, cutting-edge furniture.
Harveys Brewery
Lewes
Oldest independent brewery in Sussex. Its pubs and beers can be found throughout the south-east.
Inglis Hall
Lewes
Inglis Hall balance traditional cabinet making with contemporary design, producing bespoke luxury Kitchens.
Jeavons Toffee
Newhaven
An award-winning and only vegan toffee manufacturer in the UK, producing toffees, caramels, and chocolates.
Paul Cox
Newhaven
Paul Cox is an artist who creates bespoke sculptures for exhibitions as well as a range of affordable items for homes and gardens
Surrey Nanosystems
Newhaven
Creators of Vantablack, the blackest material known to man, supports aerospace, electronics, defence industries and even the international art world.
Quintessence Fragrances
Newhaven
Perfumers and creators of fragrances for other manufacturers. R&D fragrance design with global clients, producing over 100k kilos of fragrances a month.
Boutique Modern
Newhaven
Award-winning full-service modular building company. Offering in-house design, manufacture and installation services and specialist consultation.
Burning Sky Brewery
Firle
Expert and experimental, Burning Sky offers a variety of unique and refreshing beers.
Valet Pro
Newhaven
Developers of pH neutral car wash products and leaders in their field, they are a fast-growing manufacturer that ships worldwide based within the Newhaven Enterprise Zone.
Case Study Spotlight
Beak Brewery - Brewing Success
The formerly nomadic Beak Brewery has found its permanent home in the cliffs near Lewes town centre. Creating ingenious, complex brews that sell out within hours of release, Beak Brewery now has a taproom and space to expand, secured with the help of Locate East Sussex.
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