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!
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Welcome to Sparkling Sussex
Visit a Sussex vineyard this Summer
Albourne Estate
- Shaves Wood Lane
Albourne Estate is set deep in the glorious Sussex countryside overlooking the South Downs, yet just…
Ambriel Sparkling
- Nutbourne Lane
Ambriel is a single estate winery. Our grapes are grown a mere hop, skip and a jump away from…
Artelium
Artelium is an artisanal wine producer based in the Sussex countryside, creating fine English wines…
Ashling Park Estate
Ashling Park Estate's grand tasting rooms and five luxury lodges, which are all designed by…
Beacon Down Vineyard
- Browns Lane
Beacon Down vineyard occupies 18 acres of the beautiful High Weald near Heathfield in East Sussex in…
Blackdown Ridge Estate
Blackdown Ridge produces fine English wines grown in beautiful south-facing vineyards high on the…
Bluebell Vineyard
Situated on the edge of the Ashdown Forest near the famous Bluebell Steam Railway, Bluebell Vineyard…
Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate
- Blackdon Farm
Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate is a family-owned single estate in the High Weald of East Sussex run by…
Digby Fine English
Pop into Digby's Arundel tasting room for the tasting flights, while learning how Digby make…
Everflyht Vineyard
- Beacon Road
Our family vineyard in the heart of the South Downs. Single Estate and producing award winning…
Great British Wine Tours
Book an outing with the Great British Wine Tours company and be introduced to some of the finest…
Highdown Vineyard
Highdown Vineyard is nestled on the southern slopes of the South Downs between Littlehampton and…
Kingscote Estate
The beautiful 150 acre Kingscote Estate produces both still and sparkling white wines…
Mountfield Winery
Nestled in the stunning countryside of East Sussex, Mountfield Winery is a 10-acre vineyard on a…
Mousehall Distillery & Winery
- Mousehall
Mousehall is a family-run, sustainable Distillery & Winery based in Wadhurst, East Sussex…
Nyetimber
For 30 years Nyetimber has been making some of the finest English sparkling wine. Using traditional…
Oastbrook Estate
- Junction Road
Discover a truly authentic English vineyard experience near to Bodiam Castle. Oastbrook is a family…
Rathfinny Wine Estate
- Rathfinny Wine Estate
Family-owned Rathfinny Wine Estate is a pioneering grower-producer of English sparkling wines…
Rathfinny Wine Estate - Dine
- Rathfinny Wine Estate
Family-owned Rathfinny Wine Estate is a pioneering grower-producer of English sparkling wines…
Ridgeview Wine Estate
- Fragbarrow Lane
Nestled at the foot of the picturesque South Downs in Ditchling, just a 20-minute drive from…
Roebuck Estates
- Roebuck Estates
Located near Petworth in West Sussex, Roebuck Estates was founded by two friends, whose belief in…
Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard
- Hawkhurst Road,
Founded in 1979, Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard is England’s oldest organic wine estate, set in…
Stopham Vineyard
- Stopham Lane,
Stopham Vineyard is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the South Downs…
Tinwood Estate
- Tinwood Estate
Established in 2007, Tinwood Estate is situated on the edge of the South Downs. The Tukker family…
Wildwood Vineyard
Wildwood Vineyard is a multi-award winning, family owned, off-grid English Vineyard in East Sussex…
Winklestone Vineyard
The Dewhurst family have lived in Fairwarp on the Ashdown Forest for 21 years, planting our small…
Wiston Estate
The family run Wiston Estate offers a variety of wine tours and tasting, where guests can learn…
What's on for everyone
Sausage and Cider Festival - Tunbridge Wells
Join us for a day for a spectacular day of festival fun including; - 30+ Cider Flavours! - 20+…
Black Foxxes
Over the course of three albums, BLACK FOXXES main-man Mark Holley established his band as a potent…
Paule Vézelay: Living Lines
- Towner Gallery
- Jul 4, 2025 - Aug 30, 2025
This spring, the first major exhibition of Paule Vézelay's work in over 40 years will tour…
Perfumery
The day will begin with an exclusive tour of Charleston's beautiful walled garden, led by one of…
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
- Jul 6, 2025 - Aug 9, 2025
Bowler Crab Theatre on tour this summer. Bowler Crab produced Twelfth Night in 2014 and again in…
Stade Historic Fishing Quarter Guided Walk
- Jul 17, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
Starting from the Fishermens Museum, Rock-a-Nore, you will explore The Stade Historic Fishing…
Paul Sinha ( work - in -progress)
After a fallow year (for very good reasons) Paul returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with a brand new…
Seattle Thrift Store
Seattle Thrift Store are a tribute to the Grunge scene coming out of the Pacific Northwest in the…
Music + Word: Nature
Internationally acclaimed pianist Melvyn Tan returns to Charleston with a summer edition of ‘Music +…
Salt Water Comedy
- Jul 18, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
Salt Water Comedy is a night to cure all. With 5 hand-picked comedians booked at an intimate venue…
Make a Corn Dolly
Hosted by Sally Murdoch.
Murdoch's Crazy Eyes
The sensational Murdoch's Crazy Eyes are back, fully armed with a stellar brass section. Journey…
Halloween Ghost Walk Pevensey
- Jul 5, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
A 90 minute Guided Ghost walk of Pevensey. Meet Castle Car Park for a guide walk hearing some of the…
House Tour 2025
- Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
Join us for an intimate guided tour around the house at Charleston in Firle. A knowledgeable visitor…
A Tribute to Amy
Come and celebrate with us what would have been Amy's 40th birthday year. Her life, the music…
Learn to make Croissants & Enriched Doughs
If you love a delicious warm croissant or soft brioche with homemade jam for breakfast, this day is…
The Rivals at The Queens Hall Nature Garden, Cuckfield, W. Sussex
An al fresco farce for all the family! When fashionable 18th century London society comes to take…
Lewes Quiet Morning
- Jul 5, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
We are welcoming Quiet Mornings as part of our latest season of programming at Charleston in Lewes…
Afternoon Tea with the Gatsby Girls
Step back in time and indulge in an afternoon of elegance at Ashdown Park Hotel. Join us for a…
Free CPD Session with Arpita Shah: Portraiture, Photography and Creative Lighting
Join photographic artist and educator Arpita Shah for a practical CPD session linked to…
Cloister Tour @ Chichester Cathedral
The Cathedral itself is well known but what about the Cloisters? Join Cathedral Guides for a…
Race Meeting
- Jul 29, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
Have a flutter and watch the horses race at this course that has played host to the sport of kings…
Weald Fest
Get ready for an unforgettable day of family fun, live entertainment, and community spirit! Enjoy…
The Carpenters Tribute
The Carpenters Tribute Show with The Carpenters Experience
Discover Steynings Secret Garden
Join us for a Tour & Tea in Wistons walled garden The walled garden at Wiston House has been…
Lewes Music Group: Boogie Wonderland
Good Times in this one-of-a-kind showcase that will keep you dancing all night long! This non-stop…
Sussex Modernism
- Towner Gallery
- Jul 4, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025
Spanning from the late nineteenth century to the present, Sussex Modernism interweaves painting…
Madehurst Big Night Out 2025 - Rick Parfitt Jnr with The RPJ Band | Women in Rock
\*\*\*OUR HEADLINE ACTS FOR 2025\*\*\* RICK PARFITT JNR Rick and his band absolutely…
David Bowie Tribute
David Bowie Tribute Show with Popup Bowie
Friday Lates at Nymans
- Jul 11, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025
Make the most of the summer evenings & experience the garden in a new light. Pack up a picnic…
Josh Rouse
American folk/roots pop singer-songwriter Josh Rouse.
Inventing Post-Impressionism
- Jul 4, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025
In partnership with The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, University of Birmingham, we are presenting a…
Summer junior golf camps
- Goodwood Estate
- Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 16, 2025
A fun environment for young golfers aged 5-13 to help them learn how to golf and develop new skills…
Chris Coull Big Band "Tribute to the Duke"
Trumpeter and band leader Chris Coull leads his octet of inspired jazz soloists in his tribute to…
Great Expectations
- Jul 9, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025
Southwick players are proud to present a new adaptation by Richard Lindfield "My fathers family…
Indian Cooking & Late Lunch with Sanjay & Mili
- Jul 9, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025
We are very excited to have partnered with the highly experienced, award winning Indian…
Kid Kapichi
It’s Kapee-chee It’s Ben Beetham (guitars, vocals), Eddie Lewis (bass), George Macdonald (drums)…
Eastbourne: U, Me & Rnb
Eastbourne U, Me & Rnb Makes Its Debut On Saturday 2Nd August.
Organ Recital by John Ross
Celebrated Organist John Ross returns to St Nicholas to play music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Pierre…
Folk Songs from around the British Isles
Join Hailsham Choral for our popular summer concert when we will be singing a programme which…
Vineyard Tour and Tasting
- Jul 4, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Experience a Sussex Vineyard tour & wine tasting at Oastbrook Estate Vineyards. Learn…
Complete Works of Shakespeare
- Jul 16, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025
An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bards plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare…
Chiddfest Music Festival
- Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
ChiddFest Music Festival is an annual three-day music event (18 - 20 July) that has lots of live…
Sensory Storytelling for Toddlers with Bertie and Bow
- Jul 7, 2025 - Jul 21, 2025
Bertie and Bows Magical Storytelling Sessions! Join Bertie and Bow at the Heene Community Centre…
Top Hat
- Chichester Festival Theatre
- Jul 14, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025
You’re invited to the musical equivalent of a finest vintage champagne. Effervescent, elegant and…
A Night of Queen: Dinner & Rock Royalty
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, great food, and pure rock royalty! Enjoy a…
Royal Marines Association Concert Band & Encore Vocal Choir
The Royal Marines Association Concert Band with The Encore Vocal Choir This will be a dazzling…
Brighton & East Sussex Youth Orchestra Summer Concert
Following their successful tour to the Netherlands, come along to a summer performance by the…
Top reasons to visit Sussex
Sussex Dolphin Project - Newhaven
Join the Sussex Dolphin Project on our relaxed Sunset wildlife boat cruise to learn about our amazing marine wildlife here in Sussex while cruising…
Maverick Boat Adventures
- West Quay
Maverick Boat Adventures – The Ultimate Coastal Experience in East Sussex! At Maverick Boat Adventures, we bring the sea to life with…
Chichester Harbour Water Tours
Whether you want to get out on the water to spot Chichester Harbour’s very own colony of seals or seek out the migrant waders (including Oyster…
Riverside South Downs Bike & EBike Hire
- Houghton
Offering both Mountain Bike & EBike hire, we are ideally situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. With over 20 curated…
Sparkling Sussex e-bike tour
Enjoy the best of Sussex and Sussex wine with this carefully created tour: five nights and two vineyards with plenty of time in between to relax in a…
Rye Bay Ebikes
- Rye Harbour Road
We are family run Electric Bike Hire, Sales and Servicing shop based in Rye, East Sussex. We offer electric bike tours. self guided and guided on…
Oastbrook Estate
- Junction Road
Situated in an award winning vineyard. Whether you stay in one of our housed or in our Glamping, a stay at Oastbrook is always unique and as relaxing…
Tillingham Estate - Stay
We have eleven double rooms in what was formerly a hop barn. In addition to our rooms, we have two luxury Bell Tents within the grounds, with…
The Lodges at Tinwood Estate
For a luxurious break, come to the beautiful wine lands of Sussex and stay in the tranquil vineyard lodges. There's a huge choice of walks and…
Kindred Sauna at Knepp
- Swallows Lane
Wood fired sauna in nature at the Knepp Estate Campsite. Open to general public and campers alike. Open all year round for traditional Nordic style…
Glo-Wellbeing
GloWellbeing has added a ‘Glo-rious’ SAUNA to compliment all the wonderful services we already offer. Come and try our…
Samphire Sauna
- Hastings Pier
Experience a beachfront sauna spa on Hastings Pier with two wood-fired saunas, a cool-down area, sea views, and bookings for up to 8 people. 30mins…
Destination Dupes
Save the travel time, escape the crowds, and explore these Sussex destination dupes instead
Discover Sussex
Sussex Day is June 16th so let's explore some of the fascinating facts and stories that make this region so special.
Discover Sussex stories
4 Active days on the Sussex Coast
- 8 min read
An itinerary for the adventurous! Why put your feet up on holiday? You can do that at home. This…
Five fabulous ways to extend your Brighton Pride weekend in Sussex
- 5 min read
Brighton Pride is iconic but your weekend doesn’t have to end there. From vineyards to…
Things to Do in Sussex with Kids
- 5 min read
Planning a fun-filled day out with the kids in Sussex? Whether you're a local looking for…
Discover Sussex Vineyards
- 19 min read
Your guide to the vineyards of Sussex, by region - including the Rother Wine Triangle and the…
An action-packed summer weekend at Goodwood
- 5 min read
A summer weekend at Goodwood: what to do when visiting the Sussex estate’s summer events…
5 Perfect Summer Days in Sussex: Local Favourites for Sun, Sea and Scenery
- 9 min read
When the sun shines on Sussex, there’s no shortage of ways to soak it all in. From…
All About English Wine Week
- 3 min read
English Wine Week 2025 English Wine Week 2025 takes place from 21 to 29 June, offering a nationwide…
English Wine Week 2025 in Sussex
- 11 min read
Sip, sip, hooray! Celebrate English Wine Week in Sussex between Saturday 21 June and Sunday 29 June…
Plan your culture-filled Glyndebourne trip
- 4 min read
Visiting Glyndebourne this summer to experience a world-class opera performance? Optimise your opera…
Top Instagrammable spots on the Sussex Coast
- 3 min read
A veritable treasure trove of dramatic coastlines and unique seaside towns. If you want to stand out…
Discover the regions' best destination dupes
- 4 min read
You don’t need to fly to France to visit vineyards with world-class wine, or be intrepid in…
Luxury pubs stays in Sussex
- 10 min read
From countryside taverns to inns by the sea, Sussex has luxury pubs aplenty. This superb selection…
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