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!
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Gravetye Manor
- Vowels Lane
Gravetye Manor, a delightful historic hotel set in more than 1,000 acres of tranquil English…
The Star Hotel
The Star is a striking grade II Listed 15th century building in the medieval village of Alfriston…
Crafted at Powdermills - stays
- Powdermill Lane
Come back to life with Crafted at Powdermills In East Sussex - just over an hour's train from…
Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa
- Climping St
Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa offers characterful accommodation featuring dramatic rooms with a…
The Gallivant
- New Lydd Road
The Gallivant is not a hotel. It is a place where happiness is cultivated with intention. Just a few…
Alexander House Hotel and Spa
- East St
Set within 120 acres of glorious Sussex countryside, Alexander House is a luxury manor house with…
10 stress-free calmcation ideas
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London Mozart Players Chamber Ensemble
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Guided Walk: Magical Medmerry.
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The Music of Whitney – The Candlelight Concert
- Chichester Cathedral
- Feb 27, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
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Women's Super League: Brighton and Hove Albion vs London City Lionesses
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Chris Ingham Trio - Tribute to Dudley Moore
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Isthmian League: Bognor Regis Town vs Hanworth Villa
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Isthmian League: Bognor Regis Town vs Southall
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Winter Welly Walks
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Feb 7, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026
Pull on your wellies and head out the door, it’s time to bound along our adventurous Welly Walk and…
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Dylan LeBlanc
Alt folk and country singer-songwriter from Louisiana.
A Very Victorian Half Term
- Feb 17, 2026 - Feb 19, 2026
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- Feb 14, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026
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Dinosaur Adventure Live!
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Illegal Eagles
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Erasure
- Jan 30, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026
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Stuart Michael - Psychic Medium
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Ropetackle Comedy Club
- Ropetackle Arts Centre
- Feb 19, 2026 - Nov 19, 2026
Shoreham’s funniest night out is back – and we’ve handpicked SIX of the very best comics on the…
Children’s Workshop | Theatre Boxes Ages 11+
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Little Pickles Market Baby and Children's Nearly New Sale
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Mo Gilligan
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Simon Evans: Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun
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- Jan 30, 2026 - Feb 1, 2026
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- 8 min read
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- 2 min read
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- 7 min read
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- 4 min read
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Towner Gallery
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Charleston in Lewes
- Southover Road
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Chichester Festival Theatre
- Oaklands Park
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1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
- High Street
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Seven Sisters Country Park
- East Dean Road
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Goodwood Motor Circuit
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Discover Sussex stories
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- 5 min read
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- 4 min read
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- 2 min read
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- 3 min read
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- 5 min read
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- 8 min read
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- 3 min read
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- 3 min read
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- 7 min read
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- 4 min read
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- 2 min read
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- 9 min read
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- 8 min read
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- 4 min read
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- 4 min read
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- 5 min read
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- 4 min read
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- 4 min read
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- 2 min read
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- 3 min read
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- 5 min read
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- 2 min read
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Where to go Ice Skating in Sussex this Christmas
- 2 min read
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- 13 min read
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