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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London's Extraordinary Neighbour

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Arts & Culture

Wanderwild at Wakehurst Kew

Summer in Sussex

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Coast

The Beach watersports

Outdoor Activities

Grapevines at Stopham Vineyard

Vineyards

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Getting to Sussex

Plan your trip

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…

Albourne Estate

Ambriel Sparkling

  • Nutbourne Lane

Ambriel is a single estate winery. Our grapes are grown a mere hop, skip and a jump away from…

Ambriel Sparkling

Artelium

Artelium is an artisanal wine producer based in the Sussex countryside, creating fine English wines…

Artelium

Coes Farm

  • Coes Farm

Organic vineyard with micro-winery, tastings & tours and holiday accommodation.

Coes Farm

Everflyht Vineyard

  • Beacon Road

Our family vineyard in the heart of the South Downs. Single Estate and producing award winning…

Everflyht Vineyard

Nyetimber

For 30 years Nyetimber has been making some of the finest English sparkling wine. Using traditional…

Nyetimber

Oastbrook Estate

  • Junction Road

Discover a truly authentic English vineyard experience near to Bodiam Castle. Oastbrook is a family…

Oastbrook Estate

Roebuck Estates

  • Roebuck Estates

Located near Petworth in West Sussex, Roebuck Estates was founded by two friends, whose belief in…

Roebuck Estates

Wiston Estate

The family run Wiston Estate offers a variety of wine tours and tasting, where guests can learn…

Wiston Estate

What's on for everyone

Curtain Up

  • Jun 25, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025

From Stage to Screen and everything in between This summer, The Royal Hippodrome Theatre proudly…

Curtain Up
Jun 25

Lewes Rock Choir

  • Jun 26, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025

If you are wanting to join a choir you'll like singing with us in the Rock Choir. The Lewes Rock…

Lewes Rock Choir
Jun 26
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Top reasons to visit Sussex

    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…

    Rye Bay Ebikes

    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…

    Oastbrook Estate

    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…

    Kindred Sauna at Knepp

    Glo-Wellbeing

    GloWellbeing has added a ‘Glo-rious’ SAUNA to compliment all the wonderful services we already offer.  Come and try our…

    Glo-Wellbeing

    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…

    Samphire Sauna

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