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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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…
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…
Bolney Wine Estate
Established in 1972, by Janet and Rodney Pratt, Bolney Wine Estate in West Sussex was one of the…
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…
Charles Palmer Vineyards
- Wickham Manor
We are a family run, single wine estate, located in the ancient town of Winchelsea. Every effort is…
Digby Fine English
Pop into Digby's Arundel tasting room for the tasting flights, while learning how Digby make…
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…
Leonardslee Wine Estate
- Hammerpond Road
Discover some of the finest wines in West Sussex at Leonardslee Wine Estate, the UK's first Golf…
Mountfield Winery
Nestled in the stunning countryside of East Sussex, Mountfield Winery is a 10-acre vineyard on a…
Nyetimber
For 30 years Nyetimber has been making some of the finest English sparkling wine. Using traditional…
Oxney Organic Estate
There’s an old saying that great wines are made in the vineyard. We couldn’t agree more…
Rathfinny Wine Estate
- Rathfinny Wine Estate
Family-owned Rathfinny Wine Estate is a pioneering grower-producer of English sparkling wines…
Roebuck Estates
- Roebuck Estates
Located near Petworth in West Sussex, Roebuck Estates was founded by two friends, whose belief in…
Stopham Vineyard
- Stopham Lane,
Stopham Vineyard is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the South Downs…
Tillingham Estate Vineyard
Tillingham Estate is a mixed farm that dates from 13th Century, featuring vineyards, fruit trees…
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…
Vineyard Safari Tour & Tasting at Wiston
This tour runs at Wiston Estate in the summer months from Easter to harvest. Meet at North Farm and…
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
UB40 Tribute Show
UB40 Tribute with Rats in the Kitchen
Summer junior golf camps
- Goodwood Estate
- Jun 28, 2025 - Jul 16, 2025
A fun environment for young golfers aged 5-13 to help them learn how to golf and develop new skills…
Curtain Up
- Jul 2, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025
From Stage to Screen and everything in between This summer, The Royal Hippodrome Theatre proudly…
The Johnny Cash Roadshow
Johnny Cash Roadshow, a show not to be missed by avid fans or the casual listener. The only show to…
Curious About Hastings
- Jun 28, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
Have fun discovering Hastings with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure…
Alive at The Barn! Music Festival
- Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
Join us for the return of Southwicks annual Music Festival... Alive at The Barn! An eclectic mix of…
Wild and Wonderful Sculpture at Standen: Alison Catchlove
- Jun 28, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025
An exhibition of flora and fauna metal sculptures by Alison Catchlove. Booking not needed. This…
Etchingham Music Festival
- Jun 28, 2025 - Jul 1, 2025
Performance of Beethoven's Septet in E flat major and Schubert's Octet in F Major
Much Ado About Nothing & Macbeth
Sunday 27th July, 5 - 7:30pm in Sullington Great Barn (formerly Sullington tithe barn). Four Forty…
East Grinstead Rock Choir
Do you want to join a choir near you? Your local East Grinstead choir is run by based musician…
Five Choirs Sing Crow
Five Choirs come together in Crowborough to celebrate the joys of singing together to raise money…
African Night Fever Presents: Valerie Ekoumé
Valerie Ekoumé is a French Cameroonian singer songwriter based in France. A protégée…
A Selection Of One Act Plays
The Lewes and Hassocks based DRAMA COLLECTIVE [https://dramacollective.com/] groups are pleased to…
Cud
Emerging from the same art/design cauldron that produced fellow Leeds legends Soft Cell, Scritti…
Maslanka Saxophone Concerto - Eastbourne College
Old Eastbournian, saxophonist and conductor Tom Sangster returns to Eastbourne College, where he was…
Hothouse Flowers
Since the release of their last CD, 'Into Your Heart' Hothouse Flowers have been playing…
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…
Live Music in the Garden at Borde Hill
- Jul 6, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025
Sunday Afternoons of Live Music in the Garden Our much-loved Music in the Garden events return on…
Great Expectations
- Jul 9, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025
Southwick players are proud to present a new adaptation by Richard Lindfield "My fathers family…
Mike Hatchard's Sunday Morning Jazz Breakfast
Another uplifting jazz morning with brilliant jazz musicians. Tristan Fry was the drummer with the…
Make a Willow Plant Support
Hosted by Dominic Parrette.
Murdoch's Crazy Eyes
The sensational Murdoch's Crazy Eyes are back, fully armed with a stellar brass section. Journey…
Kid Kapichi
It’s Kapee-chee It’s Ben Beetham (guitars, vocals), Eddie Lewis (bass), George Macdonald (drums)…
Brighton & East Sussex Youth Orchestra Summer Concert
Following their successful tour to the Netherlands, come along to a summer performance by the…
Now That's What I Call An' 80's Night Presented by Cinnamon Street
You'll have the time of your life - and never felt this way before! Join Cinnamon Street, as…
The Wailers
The Wailers are a rare breed of musicians who have earned their place in the annals of music…
A Night of Queen: Dinner & Rock Royalty
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, great food, and pure rock royalty! Enjoy a…
Forest Bathing - Wellbeing in Nature
Step into the woods this summer and experience nature in a whole new way. Forest Bathing is a…
Jazz Breakfast at Kino with Mike Hatchard & Ray Russell
Jazz Breakfast at Kino with Mike Hatchard. Mike Hatchard returns to the Kino-Teatr with a special…
Inventing Post Impressionism & Izumi Kato
- Jun 28, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
Explore the first institutional exhibition of Izumi Kato's work in the UK. Living and working…
Newick Food Fair
Newick Food Fair is an annual event promoting local growers and producers along with some other…
Bullfrog Productions present Shrek The Musical
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely…
The Woods of Wonder - Summer Trail at Borde Hill
- Jul 19, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
Daily Kids Trail in the Woodland This summer, step into a world of enchantment with our Woods of…
Summertime Swing 2025
Get ready for the hottest vintage event of the Summer, Summertime Swing, by popular demand, now back…
Children's Nature Morning
Join Micheal Blencowe for a morning filled with wildlife treasure hunts, bug spotting and wild art…
Summer Fun and Games
- Jul 19, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
It’s all fun and games at Battle Abbey this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to…
Summer of Play at Standen
- Jul 5, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
Explore the garden, its hidden corners and winding hillside paths, play in Adventure Corner and…
Izumi Kato
- Jun 28, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025
Explore the first institutional exhibition of Izumi Kato’s work in the UK. Living and working…
Perfumery
The day will begin with an exclusive tour of Charleston's beautiful walled garden, led by one of…
Annie The Musical
Follow the adorable red-headed orphan Annie on her adventures through New York, as she attempts to…
Arabesque Tots Show
A show case of all of our fabulous pre-school children. A wonerful opportunity for parents to see…
Brothers in The Blues (The Return)
Miller Andersons Brothers in the Blues return to The John Selden, along with Bob Brookes, Derek…
Spcc Summer Shakespeare Festival 2025 - Year 9 Performances
The SPCC Summer Shakespeare Festival runs in the Summer Term and is performed in our wonderful…
Anna Karenina
Across the vast panorama of 19th-century Russia – from the glittering salons of Moscow and St…
Batty about bats!
Bat-detectors in hands, we'll discover which bats call Pagham Harbour their home and even…
Littlehampton Armed Forces Day
Littlehampton Town Council is delighted to announce that this year’s Armed Forces Day event will…
Madagascar A Musical Adventure JR
- Jul 24, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
Welcome to WMCS Youth Company's production of Madagascar A Musical Adventure Jr! Join all your…
Curious About Chichester
- Jun 28, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
Have fun discovering Chichester with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional…
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
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…
Discover Sussex: Top Intriguing Facts About Our Charming Region
- 6 min read
Sussex is a county brimming with history, culture, and natural beauty. As we approach Sussex Day on…
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