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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Come and discover your new favourite destination. What can you expect? Here's a taster...

sand dunes at West Beach Littlehampton

Coast

Bodiam Castle & Moat

Things to do

The Belle Tout Lighthouse hotel on the edge of the cliffs overlooking the sea

Summer breaks in Sussex

Littlehampton Seafront and beach

A very Sussex Summer

A couple stand by a pond outside Charleston farmhouse in Sussex

Ideas & Inspiration

Cars race on the circuit at sunset at Goodwood Revival in Sussex

What's On

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What's on this week in Sussex

Discover what’s happening this week and plan your perfect day out in Sussex.

Guerilla Girls

  • Jul 23, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026

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

Guerilla Girls
Jul 23

Come From Away

  • Jul 29, 2026 - Aug 1, 2026

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Winner of four Olivier Awards…

Come From Away
Jul 29

Viva Eurovision

  • Jul 24, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

A musical journey through 60 years of Eurovision, exploring the wide diversity of songs and music…

Viva Eurovision
Jul 24

Nature Connect

  • Jul 26, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026

Learn simple ways to connect, relax and engage in the natural world. Weather you are a parent…

Nature Connect
Jul 26

Summer of Play

  • Jul 23, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026

A summer of play at Standen with circus school activities. Roll up, roll up! Summer of Play arrives…

Summer of Play
Jul 23

Lewes Ghost Walk

  • Jul 24, 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 24
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Make a Splash in Sussex

From paddleboarding and kayaking to sailing and surfing, explore Sussex’s coast and waterways to find your next on-the-water adventure.

BN1 Kitesurfing

BN1 Kitesurfing is A BKSA recognised Kitesurfing School specialising in Tuition & Coaching for…

BN1 Kitesurfing

Chichester Sailing

  • Chichester Marina

Chichester Sailing offer skippered charter aboard a 32' Catamaran based in Chichester harbour…

Chichester Sailing

Oyster Diving

The UK's premier PADI Scuba Diving and Travel Centre, Oyster Diving specialises in providing diving…

Oyster Diving

Abyss Scuba School

  • Ferry Road

Abyss Scuba School is a professional PADI dive centre based at Littlehampton Marina, offering unique…

Abyss Scuba School

Rye Watersports

  • Camber Road

Rye Watersports offers unforgettable watersports experiences on the beautiful Sussex coast…

Rye Watersports

Pulborough Paddles

  • Stopham Road

Pulborough Paddles is a friendly, family-run canoe, kayak, and paddleboard hire business nestled on…

Pulborough Paddles

Camber Kitesurfing

  • 123 Lydd Road

Camber Kitesurfing founder, Anthony was one of the first kitesurfers on Camber Beach back in 2000…

Camber Kitesurfing

Marine Life Walks

  • Grafton Road

Our beaches are full of marine life just waiting for you to discover them; however, it can be small…

Marine Life Walks

2XS Watersports

  • West Wittering Estate,

Shop, hire and learn – 2xs is the place to go for all your watersports needs! Specialising in…

2XS Watersports

Oyster Diving

  • Basin Road North

The UK's premier PADI scuba diving and travel centre. We offer scuba courses, sea dives and have…

Oyster Diving

Fluid Adventures

  • The Street

Fluid Adventures Ltd is a canoe and kayak company based near Chichester. We offer hires, guided…

Fluid Adventures

Arun Divers

For those with some diving experience the West Sussex coast offers many great opportunities to…

Arun Divers
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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!

The Sussex coastline is Calling

Set your own pace along Sussex’s shore, with carefully crafted routes & itineraries that reveal sweeping views, charming seaside stops and hidden coastal treasures.

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Top reasons to visit Sussex

    De La Warr Pavilion

    • Marina

    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…

    A couple sit in the vines with a glass of wine at Tillingham vineyard, with black barn buildings behind

    Watersports

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

    Two paddle boarders on the River Arun, with a boat moored to the left and grassy bank to the right, in Sussex

    Places to explore

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    All about the Sussex Coast

     

    The Sussex coastline stretches 140 miles along the English Channel, bookended by Camber Sands in the east and Chichester Harbour and West Wittering in the west. This stunning coastline is filled with diverse beaches, nature reserves, seaside towns, and opportunities for adventure and relaxation! The area stretching from Worthing to Newhaven and Seaford to the South Downs National Park, is designated as a UNESCO Living Coast Biosphere, covering 700Km2 of rare and unique landscapes.

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    Plan your trip

    Helpful information for planning your Sussex trip

    From travel, weather and accessibility information and more, find everything you need to help plan your stay in Sussex

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    Getting to Sussex

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