Sussex. London’s extraordinary neighbour

Are you ready to discover a destination with a difference? Where rolling hills and chocolate-box villages are a pebble’s throw from traditional seaside towns and miles of coastline. The home to castles, cathedrals and country manors, with tales of Norman invaders and smugglers’ coves. A haven for walks and watersports, for bike rides and wellbeing breaks. Welcome to sparkling Sussex.

Culture vulture? Explore our galleries, museums, music venues and theatres. Total foodie? Savour stunning local produce at your soon-to-be favourite restaurant. Or how about hitting our independent boutiques, visiting our vineyards or booking tickets to an iconic event? It’s all here and so much more – and all right on London’s doorstep.

Easy to reach. Hard to leave.

Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or call the county home, you’re sure to find activities that’ll leave you feeling reinvigorated. Maybe it’ll be the sense of freedom you experience when surrounded by non-stop natural beauty. Or perhaps you’ll get your pulse racing and adrenaline pumping with an action-packed day by the water. And whoever you are, wherever you’re travelling from, you’ll always be greeted with open arms. In Sussex, we pride ourselves on welcoming everyone and anyone. Individuality is celebrated. Eccentricity is embraced.

On cloud wine

If you’re partial to a fine vintage, you can’t visit Sussex without stopping by our award-winning vineyards. And you really are spoiled for choice, in fact Sussex is home to 25% of Britain's Vineyards! From wine-tastings to tours, overnight stays to on-site dining, our vineyards offer curated experiences in incredible locations.

So, what will be first on your list? Start exploring everything Sussex has to offer, whether you’re looking for things to do, wondering what’s on, planning where to stay or researching the best food and drink spots. See you soon!

 

Awaken your inner explorer

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What's on for everyone

Mannequim

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The Twits trail

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This Easter, get ready for a truly rotten visit to Wakehurst as Roald Dahl’s iconic story The Twits…

Apr 04

Mumsy

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Apr 03

Experience the parks & gardens of Sussex

Nymans

One of the National Trust’s premier gardens, Nymans has views stretching across the Sussex Weald…

Wakehurst

  • Wakehurst Gardens, Selsfield Rd,

Part of London’s Kew Gardens, Wakehurst near Balcombe is a magical place to enjoy a family day out…

Top reasons to visit Sussex

    South Downs Honey

    South Downs Honey, is a small Honey farm based in and around the South Downs National Park. We produce a range of pure, raw, and unfiltered honeys…

    Marmalade MTB

    Passion and experience drives the team at Marmalade MTB. The aim is simple - to provide you with everything you need, to explore and discover MTB…

    Spirit of the Downs

    • Foxhole Lane

    Spirit of the Downs is a multi award winning distillery producing Sussex Brandy, Grape Vodka and Liqueurs, crafted with sustainability at its heart…

    Gravetye Manor

    • Vowels Lane

    Gravetye Manor, a delightful historic hotel set in more than 1,000 acres of tranquil English countryside. With a magnificent Michelin Star restaurant…

    Restaurant Interlude

    "OUR STORY in·ter·lude \ ˈin-tər-ˌlüd A period or event that comes between two others and is different from them." Interlude is a contemporary…

    South Lodge Hotel

    Beautifully appointed bedrooms and a choice of dining options including the 2-AA Rosette Camellia Restaurant specialising in serving local sourced…

    Sussex Wine

    Sussex wine is celebrated for its quality and variety, particularly its world-class sparkling wines. The region's vineyards have garnered numerous…

    Arundel Castle

    No trip to West Sussex is complete without visiting the magnificent Arundel Castle. Set high on a hill in West Sussex, this great Castle commands the…

    Fishbourne Roman Palace

    • Roman Way

    Explore the largest residential Roman building in Britain and its wonderful in situ mosaic floors. Stroll around the recreated Roman gardens – the…

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