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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Paddle, Surf, Sail & Swim
Unwind, Explore, and Get Wet in Sussex
2XS Watersports
- West Wittering Estate,
Shop, hire and learn – 2xs is the place to go for all your watersports needs! Specialising in…
Ardingly Activity Centre
The tranquil Ardingly reservoir can be found 3 miles north of Haywards Heath. It is home to a number…
Arun Divers
For those with some diving experience the West Sussex coast offers many great opportunities to…
BN1 Kitesurfing
BN1 Kitesurfing is A BKSA recognised Kitesurfing School specialising in Tuition & Coaching for…
Bodiam Boating Station
- Bodiam Boating Station
Welcome to our little piece of heaven, perfectly placed for you to explore the garden of England…
Brighton Kitesurf & Sup Academy (Lancing)
Equipped with over eight thousand hours of teaching experience, the team at Brighton Kitesurf…
Buzz Active
At Buzz Active, we have something for everyone. Sailing and windsurfing at our Eastbourne…
Camber Kitesurfing
- 123 Lydd Road
Camber Kitesurfing founder, Anthony was one of the first kitesurfers on Camber Beach back in 2000…
Chichester Marine Training
- Unit A1
A family run RYA Training Centre, based in Chichester Marina offering training courses for Power…
Chichester Sailing
- Chichester Marina
Chichester Sailing offer skippered charter aboard a 32' Catamaran based in Chichester harbour…
Fluid Adventures
- The Street
Fluid Adventures Ltd is a canoe and kayak company based near Chichester. We offer hires, guided…
Get Kiteboarding
Get kiteboarding is a kitesurfing and paddleboarding school based in Bracklesham Bay near West…
Itchenor Sailing Club
- The Lane,
Chichester Harbour is home to more than 15 sailing clubs. Ichenor Sailing club can arrange…
Lancing Kitesurf Club
Lancing boasts one of the best kitesurfing spots in the UK and it is less than two hours from…
Lancing Kitesurf School
Ran by a professional team of International Kitesurf Organisation (IKO) and British Kite Sports…
Learn To Kitesurf
Offering the safest, most enjoyable and exciting services to kitesurfers of all levels. Our friendly…
Marine Life Walks
- Grafton Road
Our beaches are full of marine life just waiting for you to discover them; however, it can be small…
Moxie Unleashed
Have fun, learn & improve as you 'find your moxie' on & off the water when you join…
Mulberry Marine Experiences C.I.C
- 9 Orchard Parade
Mulberry Marine Experienes offer a full range of marine experiences off the coast of…
Oyster Diving
The UK's premier PADI Scuba Diving and Travel Centre, Oyster Diving specialises in providing diving…
Oyster Diving
- Basin Road North
The UK's premier PADI scuba diving and travel centre. We offer scuba courses, sea dives and have…
Pulborough Paddles
Pulborough Paddles is a friendly, family-run canoe, kayak, and paddleboard hire business nestled on…
Shoreham Rowing Club
Rowing conditions around Shoreham are suitable for beginners and will also be enjoyed by more…
Surfs SUP Watersports
- Farm Road
Surfs SUP Watersports offers lessons for paddleboarding, windsurfing, wingfoiling, sup surfing and…
Sussex Surf School
The Sussex Surf School specialise in paddle boarding, kayaking and Indo Boarding. Open for lessons…
The Kayak Coach - River Adur & Arun
A long (but not overly strenuous!) guided kayak trip in one of the most picturesque settings in West…
The Kayak Coach - River Ouse
A long (but not overly strenuous!) guided kayak trip in one of the most picturesque settings in West…
The Kite, Surf and Sup Co.
Where better to learn to kitesurf than at a school established by a former windsurfing World…
Watersports at The Beach Littlehampton
- The Beach Cafe
The Beach Watersports on Littlehampton Beach is a purpose-built Beach Club and the perfect…
Summer Holidays in Sussex
Your guide to what's happening in Sussex during the holidays
What's on for everyone
The Koala Who Could
- The Capitol
- Sep 1, 2025 - Sep 2, 2025
An empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing change – whether we like it or not. “In a…
Still-Life Oil Painting
Join painter Laura Smith for an enriching one-day workshop and immerse yourself in the vibrant world…
Amy Winehouse Tribute
Amy Winehouse Tribute Show with Miss Winehouse & Me
Beekeeping Taster Day
Enjoy a day learning all about the fascinating world of beekeeping. The day begins with a classroom…
Toys Through Time – Summer Holiday Activities
- Weald and Downland Living Museum
- Aug 15, 2025 - Sep 3, 2025
Schools out for summer and the bell has rung for playtime. Explore the evolution of toys and games…
Pete Long - The Music of Horace Silver
The early 1960s were a particularly good time for those who liked their jazz impulsive, swinging and…
The Nashville Sounds Experience
Wrecking Ball UK are bringing The Nashville Sounds Experience to Brighton! A unique and top quality…
Concert - English Song With Will Hancox And Louise Winter
Will Hancox on piano (Wealden Music Box) and Louise Winter (Glyndbounre, ROH, ENO etc) explore…
Cupcake bouquet decorating class
Come along and learn how to decorate 7 cupcakes in different floral designs, then learn how to make…
Halloween Ghost Walk Pevensey
- Aug 16, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
A 90 minute Guided Ghost walk of Pevensey. Meet Castle Car Park for a guide walk hearing some of the…
Jack Dee
Culture wars, the environment, British foreign policy and social justice: these are just a few of…
Lewes Quiet Morning
- Aug 16, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
We are welcoming Quiet Mornings as part of our latest season of programming at Charleston in Lewes…
Mike Hatchard's Jazz Breakfast with Jodie Elms
A touch of stardom comes to Shoreham! Jodie Elms is an internationally renowned singer and recording…
Grandslam Wrestling
Get ready for an epic night of wrestling as Grand Slam Wrestling brings the heat on February 20th!…
Art Workshop
- Tilgate Forest
- Aug 20, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025
Summer Holidays Art Club at Tilgate. Are you looking for something to do with the kids (or…
Babatunde Aléshé
Join the multi award winning star of Celebrity Gogglebox as he talks family and fatherhood in this…
Small things, BIG! Ideas
- Charleston in Lewes
- Aug 15, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
This exhibition showcases artworks created by Year 9 pupils from Priory School as part of a series…
Summer Family Activities
- Aug 15, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
As a newly launched not-for-profit, one of Goodwood Art Foundation's main aims is to provide a…
Neon: Teen Rave
Expect the iconic tunes from the best of the rave era. The Prodigy, SL2, Pied Piper, N-Trance, Gala…
Southbound Festival
Get ready for Southbound Fest 2025; the ultimate high energy one-day music takeover happening this…
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
The Glenn Miller Orchestra features the same stage line-up as Glenn Miller’s original big band, and…
Pop Up Play Village: For Children 0-8 Years Old
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Sep 9, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025
Held twice a month during the summer | 10:15 - 11:15 Pop Up Play Village is a mobile role play…
Hawkwind
Psychedelic hippie warhorses Hawkwind, still best known for the epic 'Silver Machine' and…
Out of the Box
"Out of the Box" is a Family friendly comedy show featuring world-class juggling…
Roger Carey, 70/55
Roger Carey and friends. The big 70! Join bassist/singer Roger ( Steeleye Span, Liane Carroll) and…
The Wake
The Wake is an intimate one day festival. Saturday 25 August 2025. With two stages of live music…
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
- Sep 5, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
Somethings rotten in the state of Athens. The king and the queen of the fairies, Oberon and Titania…
Jazz Breakfast at Kino with Mike Hatchard & Nils Solberg
Mike Hatchard + Nils Solberg (guitar/vox) & Tom Bailey (bass/vox) perform the music of Irving…
A Sky Full of Stars - A Tribute to Coldplay
Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars - the most authentic…
Go Your Own Way - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Go Your Own Way is the spellbinding show featuring music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award…
The Emsworth Show
Come and join us for the best little show in the south. The Emsworth Show is a family show held just…
Silver Searchers
A Night of Seachers Music
Chris Coull's 'Blues & the Abstract Truth' Septet
Chris Coull's 'Blues & the Abstract Truth'. Oliver Nelson's writing…
Charity Northern Soul Alldayer
Lewes Barbican Rotary Club in conjunction with Lewes Northern Soul Club [LNSC at…
Hamlet
- Chichester Festival Theatre
- Sep 6, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025
The death of his father, the king, turns Hamlet’s world upside down. Stunned by the horrifying…
A Night At The Musicals
Come & sing a long, to a night of musical fun with exciting plots, well loved songs and lots of…
Guided Serpent Trail Walks, Summer 2025
- Aug 15, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
Join the National Park Rangers in a guided walk of the Serpent Trail! Divided into 7 guided walks…
Just Radiohead
Just Radiohead - Performing the music of Radiohead! Respectfully performing the best tunes from…
When We Dance
Past and present collide in this comedy drama centring former college friends who reunite at a Spice…
The Opera Boys: A Night at The Musicals
The Opera Boys return with their Sell-Out show A Night at the Musicals, a fabulous evening of…
Genesis Connected
Genesis Connected is a UK tribute show celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts…
Zeppelin, Plant and Friends
Experience the Music of Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant and Friends Live in Lewes This September This…
Vineyard Tour and Tasting
- Aug 15, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Experience a Sussex Vineyard tour & wine tasting at Oastbrook Estate Vineyards. Learn…
Compton Festival
- Aug 29, 2025 - Aug 30, 2025
Compton Festival – a two day festival, set in the heart of the beautiful South Downs National Park…
Night in the Gaol Cells Pevensey Court House and Gaol
- Aug 22, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025
Looking for four brave volunteers to spend a night in the two cells at the Pevensey Gaol. (Don't…
The Woods of Wonder - Summer Trail
- Aug 15, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
Daily Kids Trail in the Woodland This summer, step into a world of enchantment with our Woods of…
Littlehampton Summer Love Local Events
- Aug 20, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025
Come and celebrate the start of the Love Local Arts in Littlehampton. Fun activities, interactive…
Little Nature Makers: Crafts for 12 month – 5 year olds
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Aug 29, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025
Monthly | 10:30 – 11:30 Join Julie from Nature Makers for fun, creative sessions designed especially…
Top reasons to visit Sussex
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 weekend inspiration or visiting the area on holiday…
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 things to do with teenagers in Sussex? Whether your…
An expert guide to rockpooling
- 2 min read
You will need: Buckets or clear Tupperware containers Your rockpooling ID sheet Sturdy and comfortable footwear Pens and paper Camera (optional) How…
Seaford Beach
- Phoenix Mews
Seaford Beach in Sussex offers a charming and peaceful coastal escape for visitors seeking natural beauty and a slower pace. Nestled between the…
Tide Mills Beach
- Mill Drove,
Tide Mills, located between Seaford and Newhaven is a historic coastal site and popular beach. Established in the 18th century, it once housed a…
Littlehampton East Beach
- Sea Road
An award winning family friendly sand and pebble beach which is over a mile long making it the perfect location for seaside fun or some much…
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…
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…
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 Complement the thrill of Goodwood’s summer…
Discover Sussex stories
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…
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…
Culture by the coast: Arty days in Sussex
- 5 min read
Culture vulture? Welcome to Sussex: the home to world-beating museums and more galleries than…
Top 5 culture festivals in Sussex
- 4 min read
Discover a whole host of incredible festivals in Sussex celebrating the Arts, opening from May in…
Slow Horsham: Pause, breathe and explore Sussex at your own pace
- 7 min read
Spend a week or two tuning into nature in Sussex. This itinerary invites you to slow down, take a…
Wild Horsham: A week of active adventures in Sussex’s great outdoors
- 8 min read
Wild Horsham: A week of active adventures in Sussex’s great outdoors Spend a week or more…
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…
Plan the perfect Sussex beach break
- 6 min read
Sussex-on-Sea Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside. Well, we would, wouldn’t we? After…
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