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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Explore Sussex Winelands
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…
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…
Kinsbrook Vineyard
Kinsbrook Vineyard is a family-owned vineyard in Sussex and wine producer building an inclusive…
Leonardslee Wine Estate
- Hammerpond Road
Discover some of the finest wines in West Sussex at Leonardslee Wine Estate, the UK's first Golf…
Oxney Organic Estate
There’s an old saying that great wines are made in the vineyard. We couldn’t agree more…
Tinwood Estate
- Tinwood Estate
Established in 2007, Tinwood Estate is situated on the edge of the South Downs. The Tukker family…
Upperton Vineyard
Upperton is set in over 40 acres of rolling English countryside in the heart of the South Downs…
9 places to see the best Autumn colours in Sussex
- 8 min read
Experience the changing season in Sussex As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, Sussex begins its annual transformation into a landscape of…
What's on for everyone
Leonardslee Lights
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025
Leonardslee Lights presents “A Midwinter Light’s Dream” This winter Leonardslee Lights returns with…
Slade
Slade are a rock band from Wolverhampton, who rose to prominence during the glam rock era of the…
Worthing Techno Militia Presents: Scanone
Worthing Techno Militia are 2 guys with a mission to bring real underground deep Techno music to…
Student Jazz Concert
A concert featuring students from the Chichester Conservatoire Jazz Department. Please come along…
The Absolute Stone Roses
Uk's leading tribute to The Stone Roses- "The Absolute Stone Roses" come to York for a…
The Overtones Christmas Party
The Overtones are back – and they’re bringing the ultimate Christmas celebration with them! Get…
Jo Jo
Join Jo Jo and special guests for a cozy Christmas rendezvous at the delightful Grove theatre. The…
A Sing & Tonic Christmas
Christmas songs and carols
Sky Bet League Two: Crawley Town vs Accrington Stanley
Crawley Town take on Accrington Stanley in this Sky Bet League Two fixture.
The Croupiers Northern Soul Live
The Croupiers are a 10-piece Northern Soul Revue band from Brighton, England. They specialize in…
A Christmas in Time
A Christmas in Time is a fun musical that tells a story of a young songwriter who is struggling to…
Mother Courage & Her Children
Mother Courage was first performed in Zurich in 1941 and is usually seen as Brecht's greatest…
The Weir By Conor Mcpherson
- Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025
A bar in a remote part of Ireland: the local lads are swapping ghost stories to impress a young…
Shakespeare & Christmas
Concentrating on Shakespeare's relationship with the festive season, this show will get everyone…
Sips, Slices & Shanties
Join Trenchmore Farm for a uniquely festive evening of Neapolitan pizza, mulled cider, and shanty…
Christmas Crafting Workshop
The return of this popular festive workshop for Xmas 2025! Join Gudrun & Alice for a relaxing…
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…
Coffee Concert: Jane Gordon
Coffee Concert: Jane Gordon (violin), Jan Rautio (piano) Arvo Prt Fratres Lili Boulanger Nocturne…
Simulation Muse + The Runaway Killers
Simulation Muse and The Runaway Killers began life as Protostereo in 2014. Regarded amongst many…
Robin Hood - For Grown-Ups!
Robin Hood – For Grown Ups! One night only! Leave the kids at home and round up your gang for a…
Worthing Rock Choir
- Nov 20, 2025 - Mar 19, 2026
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is…
The Last Bread Pudding and Last Tango in Upper Bramber
- Nov 29, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
Two witty comedies that promise an evening of laughter: The Last Bread Pudding by Nick Warburton…
West Sussex Music Horsham Winter Presentation 2
A fantastic opportunity for some of our music centre ensembles to show what they've been working…
Prologue
PROLOGUE is an annual, in-house showcase production featuring the final year students on the BA…
Feed the Birds Workshop
Craft garlands, edible wreaths and cookie cutter bird feeders to celebrate the holiday season in…
The Captain's Beard Duo
The Captain's Beard was founded in 2011 by Felix Clement and Trevelyan Harper. Since then the…
Little Crafters: Crafts for Pre-schoolers
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Nov 24, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025
Let your little ones get stuck into this fun and creative crafting session for 18 months - 4 year…
Xmas Special! The Andy Panayi Big Band
They're back! This year featuring the late Duncan Lamont's Sherlock Holmes Suite (only its…
Duncan Lamont Saxophone and Mike Hatchard Piano
Duncan Lamont (Junior) is a consummate player of the saxophone. Playing jazz standards, and some of…
Chris Simmons
Indie singer-songwriter from Brighton.
Nobody's Perfect
- Nov 20, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025
Leonard has written a play for a competition. Harriet the publisher loves it. Unfortunately…
Jane Tuff (sax) & Sue Richardson (tpt/vox) with The Neal Richardson Trio
Sue Richardson (trumpet/vox), & Jane Tuff (sax). Sue & Jane have played many gigs together…
Suspiciously Elvis Christmas Specials
Suspiciously Elvis Christmas Specials A festive rock-and-roll evening, dedicated to the legendary…
The Jeremiahs
The Jeremiahs is an Irish folk band that comprises four musicians who have come together with the…
Lancing Chamber Orchestra Winter Concert
Come and join us for an evening filled with classical music.
The Furrow Collective
The Furrow Collectiveis an English/Scottish band consisting of four talented and individually…
Dick Whittington - A Family Pantomime
- Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
Join us this festive season for a purr-fect family pantomime packed with laughter, music, and magic!…
Sanctum Sanctorium - The Darkside of the 80's
Formed through a mutual love of 80s goth and alternative rock music. Sanctum Sanctorium are a live…
Jazz Brunch with Big House
Join us for a vibrant morning of live music and great food at The Old Workshop Café as we…
Designer and Maker Fair
- Nov 22, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025
Join us this November for the winter edition of our Designer and Maker Fair - a great chance to find…
Women's Super League: Brighton and Hove Albion Vs Chelsea
Brighton and Hove Albion Women take on Chelsea Women in this Women's Super League fixture.
Hometown Glory - A Tribute To Adele
Join Natalie Black as she brings the magic of Adele to the stage in a stunning tribute show that has…
The Hot One Two
The return of the mighty The Hot One Two Molly Karloff Circus 66 Dead Reynolds Jehenna
Hook: The Panto Strikes Back
- Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
Many years ago, in a time shrouded in mystery, a tale unfolded in Panto Land. Well, it was last year…
Boeing Boeing
- Nov 26, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025
FADS are pleased to present, Boeing Boeing, a fast-paced 1960s farce about Bernard, a bachelor who…
Sweeney Todd
- Nov 20, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025
A darkly thrilling tale of revenge, love, and madness, Sweeney Todd follows the return of Benjamin…
Desiree Burch: The Golden Wrath
You already know comedian Desiree Burch, but isn't it time to really find out? The breakout star…
Foodie Trail: A delicious discovery of Mid Sussex local produce
- 6 min read
Sandwiched between the coast and the capital, Mid Sussex is a must-visit destination on the English food and drink map. Graze your way through…
Top reasons to visit Sussex
Sussex Shines in the 2025 Michelin Guide
- 2 min read
The 2025 Michelin Guide has officially been released, and Sussex has once again earned it's place as a must-visit culinary destination. With six…
Foodie Horsham: A long weekend among Sussex’s vineyards, hops and gardens
- 7 min read
Dedicate four days to sipping and savouring the local flavours of one of Sussex’s most abundant foodie regions. This weekend escape in Horsham…
The best afternoon tea in Sussex
- 4 min read
Sussex is known for its beautiful scenery, rural excursions and historical heritage, but it is also home to some of the most unique spots to relax and…
Towner Gallery
Collecting and exhibiting contemporary art for 100 years, Towner Eastbourne sits where the coast and the South Downs meet. Towner presents exhibitions…
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…
Chichester Festival Theatre
Chichester Festival Theatre creates inspiring experiences that bring people together – on and off the stage. Creativity is at the heart of…
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
- High Street
March into history on the most famous battlefield in England. Follow in the footsteps of the armies of William the Conqueror and King Harold as they…
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…
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…
Christmas & New Year
Celebrate Christmas in Sussex with seasonal events, heritage railways, festive food and more. Your guide to winter magic this festive season.
Discover Sussex stories
Discover East Sussex Vineyards This Winter: Events, Tastings and Retreats
- 4 min read
Explore Sussex Winelands this winter, from the historic town of Lewes to the coastal culture of Rye…
Christmas Markets in Sussex to visit in 2025
- 4 min read
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, Sussex transforms into a festive wonderland filled…
Your Period Drama Escape: Stately Homes and Historic Elegance in Sussex
- 5 min read
Your Period Drama Escape: Stately Homes and Historic Elegance in Sussex If you’ve ever…
The Best Sussex Walks: Trails and Routes to Explore
- 4 min read
Sussex Trails: Walks, Views and Hidden Routes to Explore Sussex is home to some of the most varied…
Bonfire Night in Sussex: A Proud Tradition of Fire, History and Community
- 4 min read
Each autumn, Sussex bursts into life with the glow of bonfires, the rhythm of marching bands and the…
The Best coffee roasters in Sussex
- 2 min read
Looking for the best coffee in Sussex? From seaside cafés to countryside roasteries, Sussex is…
A foodie guide to Sussex
- 3 min read
Discover the vibrant food scene in Sussex. From farm-to-fork restaurants and vineyard dining to…
Festive Family Christmas Events in Sussex: What’s On in 2025
- 5 min read
Magical Christmas Events for Families in Sussex in 2025 Sussex sparkles with festive charm each…
Festive Light Trails in Sussex 2025
- 2 min read
There’s nothing quite like a winter walk under twinkling lights to get you into the festive…
Where to go Ice Skating in Sussex this Christmas
- 2 min read
There’s something timeless and joyful about ice skating during the festive season. Whether…
Best Halloween Events in Sussex
- 13 min read
Whether you’re looking for family Halloween fun or spine-chilling thrills after dark…
Gourmet and Gardens: A four-day gastronomic Sussex itinerary
- 7 min read
From the spring bursting with colour to the lush greens of summer, and the golden tones of autumn to…
Foodie Trail: A delicious discovery of Mid Sussex local produce
- 6 min read
Sandwiched between the coast and the capital, Mid Sussex is a must-visit destination on the English…
Quintessentially English: A traditional Sussex weekend
- 5 min read
Rolling countryside, storybook villages, country pubs, equestrian elegance, and a heritage steam…
Sparkling and Spas: Three days of Sussex wine and wellness
- 5 min read
Unwin(e)d in Sussex with the perfect pairing of wine and wellness, taking time to explore the…
Explore historical Sussex for free: Heritage Open Days 2025
- 2 min read
Every September, Heritage Open Days unlock the doors to some of England’s most fascinating…
9 places to see the best Autumn colours in Sussex
- 8 min read
Experience the changing season in Sussex As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, Sussex…
Discover East Sussex by Bus: Top ways to explore with Flexibus
- 3 min read
Leave the car at home and discover the hidden gems of East Sussex with the flexible and eco-friendly…
Explore Sussex by Bus: Top Destinations with Book-a-Bus
- 3 min read
Leave the car at home and discover the hidden gems of West Sussex with the flexible and eco-friendly…
A thousand years of history in 5 days on the Sussex coast
- 7 min read
From the Norman invasion in 1066 to the perils of WWII, Sussex has been at the forefront of…
Craft Experiences: A creative journey through Sussex
- 3 min read
Sussex is a treasure trove for craft lovers, offering immersive experiences that celebrate heritage…
Explore the Cuckoo Trail
- 3 min read
Discover the Cuckoo Trail: A Scenic Sussex Adventure for All Ages Nestled in the heart of East…
What do in Sussex for Teens
- 7 min read
Ultimate guide to things to do with Teenagers in Sussex Looking for fun, active, and memorable…
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…
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