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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What's on for everyone
A Family Christmas at Borde Hill, West Sussex - Kids Trail & Santa's Grotto
This winter, experience the magic of Christmas at Borde Hill. From 30th November to 22nd December…
Aladdin - Prime Time
- Dec 22, 2024 - Jan 3, 2025
Join us Christmas 2024 for our genie-us pantomime adventure – Aladdin! We’ll take you on a magical…
BatTS Present Aladdin!
Step into a world of wonder and excitement with our pantomime "Aladdin"! This timeless…
Beauty and the Beast
- Chequer Mead Theatre
- Dec 22, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025
2024's fun-filled family pantomime is… Beauty and the Beast! Join us for East Grinstead's…
Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines: A Radical Art School
- Dec 22, 2024 - Feb 23, 2025
Delve into the groundbreaking artistic careers of Cedric Morris (1889-1982) and Arthur Lett-Haines…
Christmas at Drusillas
- Dec 22, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
Watch little eyes twinkle with wonder as they experience the glistening magic of Christmas at…
Christmas at Nymans: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
- Dec 22, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Step through the wardrobe into Narnia at Nymans this Christmas. Inspired by C.S. Lewis’ classic…
Christmas Wine Tasting Weekends
Our Tasting Room will open every weekend in the run up to Christmas, 11am to 5pm, for the return of…
Cinderella
- Chichester Festival Theatre
- Dec 23, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Transport yourself into a spellbinding new retelling of this classic folk tale, full of wonder and…
Collecting Modernism: Pablo Picasso to Winifred Nicholson
- Dec 22, 2024 - Mar 2, 2025
An exhibition from The Radev Collection. Follow the extraordinary story of how a modern art…
Crazier Golf in Eastbourne
- Dec 22, 2024 - Mar 1, 2025
Swing through 9 crazier holes featuring catapults, loops, and conveyors! Experience the unique…
Curious About Chichester
- Dec 22, 2024 - Oct 25, 2025
Have fun discovering Chichester with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional…
Curious About Hastings
- Dec 22, 2024 - Oct 25, 2025
Have fun discovering Hastings with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure…
Dora Carrington: Beyond Bloomsbury
- Pallant House Gallery
- Dec 22, 2024 - Apr 27, 2025
Dive into the life and work of Dora Carrington – a remarkable artist who defied social norms with…
Gerard Byrne - Jielemeguvvie guvvie sjisjnjeli - Film inside an image
- Towner Gallery
- Dec 22, 2024 - Apr 20, 2025
Gerard Byrne's Jielemeguvvie guvvie sjisjnjeli - Film inside an image (2015-16) will be…
Glow Wild | Wakehurst
- Dec 22, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
Sussex's award-winning lantern trail offers unforgettable "wow moments" for the whole…
Top reasons to visit Sussex
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…
Fly Sussex Paragliding
- Tollgate
Take to the skies and learn to Paraglide on the beautiful South Downs. Solo and tandem flying experiences available. Suitable for complete beginners…
Knepp Safari
Experience the thrill of the dawn chorus and wild animals undisturbed in their natural habitat with a Dawn Safari at Knepp Estate. Set out on foot at…
Seal Bay Resort
Seal Bay Resort is a 300 acre holiday resort park in Selsey, near Chichester with unspoilt views over the Solent and the Isle of Wight and one mile of…
Sussex Beach Hut
Experience a unique take on the Sussex coast by renting a frontline beach hut for the week in sought-after Ferring, between Worthing and…
Rye Harbour Discovery Centre
- Rye Harbour Road
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is one of the largest and most important wildlife sites in England, set in an exceptional coastal and wetland landscape and…
Ridgeview Wine Estate
Embark on a wine tour and tasting at the Ridgeview estate and discover how the Roberts family set about changing the world of wine. Open every day for…
Wiston Estate
The family run Wiston Estate offers a variety of tours from the winery, where guests can learn about the wine production, taste the award-winning…
Rathfinny Wine Estate
- Rathfinny Wine Estate
Family-owned Rathfinny Wine Estate is a pioneering grower-producer of English sparkling wines. Situated in a picturesque valley near the charming…
Arundel Castle
No trip to West Sussex is complete without visiting the magnificent Arundel Castle. Set high on a hill in West Sussex, this great Castle commands the…
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…
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Explore the largest residential Roman building in Britain and its wonderful in situ mosaic floors. Stroll around the recreated Roman gardens – the…
Buzz Active
At Buzz Active, we have something for everyone. Sailing and windsurfing at our Eastbourne seafront centre, located right on the beach…
Cadence Cycle Club
Cadence Cycle Club is a collective of enthusiastic cyclists on a mission to make cycling more accessible for everyone. Discover their network of cafes…
Samphire Sauna
- White Rock
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…
Discover Sussex stories
Cycling routes in Sussex
- 3 min read
What better way to explore Sussex than on two wheels. The county boasts some of the best cycle routes across the country, and plenty to choose from. From flat roads, country lanes and rolling hills, Sussex is a great place to get out on a bike. If you like cycling, want to grab a breath of fresh…
Discover the secret gardens of Sussex
- 7 min read
If you’re looking for inspiration for a day trip where you can make the most of your natural surroundings, West Sussex gardens are bursting into life this spring. Come and enjoy the seasonal spectacle at some of our most beautiful gardens in the county. Maybe not quite ‘secret’ as such but, with…
How to have a digital detox in Sussex
- 8 min read
Unplug from all things digital and reconnect with yourself, friends, nature and the present moment on a digital detox in West Sussex. Technology is a wonderful thing, but too much time ogling a screen can take its toll on your physical and mental health, particularly within the current climate.
Sussex Safaris
- 3 min read
It’s not just South Africa who can lay claim to having ‘the big five!’ In Sussex we too have an extraordinary array of wildlife from wild horses to white storks! In fact, there are many opportunities to go on your very own Sussex Safari and spot all manner of wonderful animal species. You might…
Pier to pier to pier: explore a royal coastline
- 5 min read
From William the Conqueror to Camilla, the Queen Consort, the Sussex coastline is home to a millennia’s worth of royal stories. This royal-themed itinerary shows you the Sussex coastline through a right royal filter, from Bognor Regis’s pared-back pier to the thriving pleasure piers of Brighton and…
Your complete guide to National Trust spots in Sussex
- 9 min read
We are so lucky to have such an abundance of historic properties and acres of beautiful parks, woodlands, gardens and countryside under the National Trust in Sussex. From stately homes and castles to nature reserves, beaches and botanical gardens, there is something magical for people of all ages…
A taste of Sussex...
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