Sussex. Extraordinary by nature.

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

Come and discover your new favourite destination. What can you expect? Here's a taster...

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Bodiam Castle & Moat

Things to do

Glow Wild at Wakehurst Kew

Christmas & New Year

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Ideas & Inspiration

Fox Goes Free Pasta dish

Food and drink

South Lodge Hotel, bedroom with upholstered headboard, light pink walls and bright window

Accommodation

Christmas fair

What's On

Plan your trip

Explore Sussex Winelands

Albourne Estate

  • Shaves Wood Lane

Albourne Estate is set deep in the glorious Sussex countryside overlooking the South Downs, yet just…

Albourne Estate

Nyetimber

For 30 years Nyetimber has been making some of the finest English sparkling wine. Using traditional…

Nyetimber

Tinwood Estate

  • Tinwood Estate

Established in 2007, Tinwood Estate is situated on the edge of the South Downs. The Tukker family…

Tinwood Estate

Wiston Estate

The family run Wiston Estate offers a variety of wine tours and tasting, where guests can learn…

Wiston Estate
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What's on for everyone

Winter Market

  • Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025

Kick off the festive season with a curated market featuring exceptional local producers including…

Winter Market
Dec 06

Flock

A supergroup of five leftfield musicians, FLOCK are a spellbinding mixture of improvisation…

Flock
Dec 12

Pinocchio

  • Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026

The Panto, with no strings attached! The classic story of a puppet who wishes to become a real boy…

Pinocchio
Dec 29

Erasure

  • Dec 4, 2025 - Apr 12, 2026

Presented across Goodwood Art Foundation’s two gallery spaces, ERASURE will bring together three…

Erasure
Dec 04

Aladdin

  • Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025

Aladdin by Tina and Rob Burbidge A traditional family pantomime based on the story of a poor boy…

Aladdin
Dec 04

Santa's Grotto

  • Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025

Father Christmas had such a magical time in Chichester, he's bringing his Grotto (full of…

Santa's Grotto
Dec 06
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Top reasons to visit Sussex

    Towner Gallery

    Collecting and exhibiting contemporary art for 100 years, Towner Eastbourne sits where the coast and the South Downs meet. Towner presents exhibitions…

    Towner Gallery

    Charleston in Lewes

    • Southover Road

    Charleston in Lewes is a new space in the heart of Lewes. Explore a changing season of exhibitions featuring works of art from around the world…

    Charleston in Lewes

    Seven Sisters Country Park

    • East Dean Road

    Seven Sisters Country Park is a poular destination to experience the iconic Seven Sisters white cliffs, part of the Sussex Heritage Coast, as well as…

    Seven Sisters Country Park

    Goodwood Motor Circuit

    Feel the need for speed? Then hop in the seat and get behind the wheel of a supercar or Formula One-style car at the Goodwood Motor Circuit. Race…

    Goodwood Motor Circuit

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