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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Bodiam Castle & Moat

Things to do

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Ideas & Inspiration

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Summer breaks in Sussex

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What's On

Sussex in Bloom

Discover world-class gardens, flower festivals and historic houses in Sussex this Spring

West Dean Gardens

  • West Dean Gardens

Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, West Dean Gardens in West Sussex is one of the greatest…

West Dean Gardens

Kew Wakehurst

  • Wakehurst

Have a day out like no other at Kew Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden. With over 500 acres to…

Kew Wakehurst

Arundel Castle

No trip to West Sussex is complete without visiting the magnificent Arundel Castle. Set high on a…

Arundel Castle

Nymans

  • Staplefield Road

One of the National Trust’s premier gardens, Nymans has views stretching across the Sussex Weald…

Nymans

Tulleys Farm

Tulleys Farm is a large event space on the outskirts of Crawley, famous for its Halloween fright…

Tulleys Farm

Borde Hill Garden

  • Borde Hill Lane

Borde Hill is a 2,000-acre Estate which has been owned by the Stephenson Clarke family for over 130…

Borde Hill Garden

The UK's newest National Nature Reserve is opened Sussex

Find out more about the Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve, as opened by King Charles III on 19th March 2026!

What's on this week in Sussex

Guerilla Girls

  • Jul 10, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026

The graphic art interventions of anonymous feminist collective, Guerrilla Girls, has challenged…

Guerilla Girls
Jul 10

Lewes Ghost Walk

  • Jul 10, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026

A 90 minute Guided Walk through Lewes introducing you to some of the darker stories from the Towns…

Lewes Ghost Walk
Jul 10

Elliefest

ELLIEFEST the one-day, FREE family-friendly music festival returns to Clapham and Patching Village…

Elliefest
Jul 11

Lion King Jnr

  • Jul 14, 2026 - Jul 15, 2026

Music and Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice Additional Music and Lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina…

Lion King Jnr
Jul 14
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15 ideas for Solo travellers

Thinking about exploring Sussex on your own? Our guide gives inspiration for the best ways to visit Sussex as a solo traveller, with ideas that range from peaceful coastal walks to vineyard tours, historic towns and creative experiences.

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Top reasons to visit Sussex

    De La Warr Pavilion

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    A pioneering centre for the arts located in Bexhill, established in 1935. A place where everyone can experience contemporary exhibitions…

    De La Warr Pavilion

    Hastings Contemporary

    Hastings Contemporary is a bold, independent arts charity in the heart of Hastings Old Town. Situated on the town’s historic fishing beach, we…

    Hastings Contemporary

    Towner Gallery

    Collecting and exhibiting contemporary art for 100 years, Towner Eastbourne sits where the coast and the South Downs meet. Towner presents exhibitions…

    Towner Gallery

    Tours & Experiences

    From historic landmarks and charming villages to scenic coastlines and award-winning vineyards, explore the best of Sussex with local expert guides…

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    Watersports

    With a 100-mile coastline and calm inland waterways, there’s nowhere better than Sussex for diving into watersports. A calm paddleboard along…

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