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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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…
Ambriel Sparkling
- Nutbourne Lane
Ambriel is a single estate winery. Our grapes are grown a mere hop, skip and a jump away from…
Artelium
Artelium is an artisanal wine producer based in the Sussex countryside, creating fine English wines…
Ashling Park Estate
Ashling Park Estate's grand tasting rooms and five luxury lodges, which are all designed by…
Beacon Down Vineyard
- Browns Lane
Beacon Down vineyard occupies 18 acres of the beautiful High Weald near Heathfield in East Sussex in…
Blackdown Ridge Estate
Blackdown Ridge produces fine English wines grown in beautiful south-facing vineyards high on the…
Bluebell Vineyard
Situated on the edge of the Ashdown Forest near the famous Bluebell Steam Railway, Bluebell Vineyard…
Bolney Wine Estate
Established in 1972, by Janet and Rodney Pratt, Bolney Wine Estate in West Sussex was one of the…
Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate
- Blackdon Farm
Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate is a family-owned single estate in the High Weald of East Sussex run by…
Everflyht Vineyard
- Beacon Road
Our family vineyard in the heart of the South Downs. Single Estate and producing award winning…
Highdown Vineyard
Highdown Vineyard is nestled on the southern slopes of the South Downs between Littlehampton and…
Kingscote Estate
The beautiful 150 acre Kingscote Estate produces both still and sparkling white wines…
Kinsbrook Vineyard
Kinsbrook Vineyard is a family-owned vineyard in Sussex and wine producer building an inclusive…
Mousehall Distillery & Winery
- Mousehall
Mousehall is a family-run, sustainable Distillery & Winery based in Wadhurst, East Sussex…
Nutbourne Vineyard
Nutbourne Vineyard is a family run wine producer making award winning still and sparkling wines in…
Nyetimber
For 30 years Nyetimber has been making some of the finest English sparkling wine. Using traditional…
Oastbrook Estate
- Junction Road
Discover a truly authentic English vineyard experience near to Bodiam Castle. Oastbrook is a family…
Oxney Organic Estate
There’s an old saying that great wines are made in the vineyard. We couldn’t agree more…
Rathfinny Wine Estate
- Rathfinny Wine Estate
Family-owned Rathfinny Wine Estate is a pioneering grower-producer of English sparkling wines…
Rathfinny Wine Estate - Dine
- Rathfinny Wine Estate
Family-owned Rathfinny Wine Estate is a pioneering grower-producer of English sparkling wines…
Ridgeview Wine Estate
- Fragbarrow Lane
Nestled at the foot of the picturesque South Downs in Ditchling, just a 20-minute drive from…
Roebuck Estates
- Roebuck Estates
Located near Petworth in West Sussex, Roebuck Estates was founded by two friends, whose belief in…
Tillingham Estate Vineyard
Tillingham Estate is a mixed farm that dates from 13th Century, featuring vineyards, fruit trees…
Vineyard Safari Tour & Tasting at Wiston
This tour runs at Wiston Estate in the summer months from Easter to harvest. Meet at North Farm and…
Wildwood Vineyard
Wildwood Vineyard is a multi-award winning, family owned, off-grid English Vineyard in East Sussex…
Winklestone Vineyard
The Dewhurst family have lived in Fairwarp on the Ashdown Forest for 21 years, planting our small…
Wiston Estate
The family run Wiston Estate offers a variety of wine tours and tasting, where guests can learn…
What's on for everyone
Summer junior golf camps
- Goodwood Estate
- Jun 24, 2025 - Jul 16, 2025
A fun environment for young golfers aged 5-13 to help them learn how to golf and develop new skills…
Guided Walk: Summer at Medmerry
Enjoy a mid-summer walk with our friendly and helpful guides at our exciting reserve at Medmerry…
Only Fools & Horsez Comic Con
Only Fools and Authentics proudly presents our first comic con. With the actors from only fools and…
Eastbourne International
- Jun 24, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
Tennis tournament on the Women's Tennis Association Tour and the ATP Tour held at the Devonshire…
Introduction to Sourdough & Slow Fermentation
Come and learn the magic of sourdough with internationally renowned baker & author, Emmanuel…
ReNature Festival: Discover Seven Sisters Country Park Day
Join us at Seven Sisters Country Park for a day discovering and celebrating some of our wonderful…
The Mirror Cracked
- Jun 25, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
In the quiet village of St. Mary Mead, the arrival of Hollywood actress Marina Gregg and her…
Weald Fest
Get ready for an unforgettable day of family fun, live entertainment, and community spirit! Enjoy…
Cheese & Wine Experience - English Wine Week
- Jun 24, 2025 - Jun 26, 2025
Join us for an English Wine Week Tour & Tasting celebrating some of the finest English produce…
Fat Tuesday Club End Of Year Bash
Fat Tuesday Club End Of Year Showcase Presented by The Piper. All Ages
Lancing Chamber Orchestra Summer Concert
Come and join us for an evening filled with classical music
Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour
- Charleston in Lewes
- Jun 24, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
This exhibition takes place at Charleston in Lewes. Step into the world of Vanessa Bell, a…
Guided Serpent Trail Walks, Summer 2025
- Jun 24, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
Join the National Park Rangers in a guided walk of the Serpent Trail! Divided into 7 guided walks…
The Phoenix Big Band play the music of Glenn Miller
The Phoenix Big Band play the music of Glenn Miller. The most popular and successful band of the big…
Carry on Crafting Festival
- Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025
As our festival enters it's fourth year, we are thrilled to announce our continued growth and…
The Jolly Wine Society
- Jul 17, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025
Broaden your viticultural horizons and join us one Thursday every month for an informal wine…
Batty about bats!
Bat-detectors in hands, we'll discover which bats call Pagham Harbour their home and even…
Zooper Summer Holidays at Drusillas!
- Jul 23, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025
Keep the kids happy all holiday long with a pawsome day out at Drusillas Park! Get nose-to-nose with…
Sunrise Mass
Finzi- Magnificat Dyson- Hierusalem Ola Gjeilo- Sunrise Mass An evocatie and inspiring programme…
Summer Evening Meadow Walks
- Jun 25, 2025 - Jul 16, 2025
Discover the beauty of Wakehurst’s meadows on a guided walk through some of its most iconic…
Madehurst Big Night Out 2025 - Rick Parfitt Jnr with The RPJ Band | Women in Rock
\*\*\*OUR HEADLINE ACTS FOR 2025\*\*\* RICK PARFITT JNR Rick and his band absolutely…
Uckfield Rocks The Weald 2025
UCKFIELD ROCKS THE WEALD 2025 Get ready to ignite your summer on Friday, July 4th, 2025! Uckfield…
Chiddfest Music Festival
- Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
ChiddFest Music Festival is an annual three-day music event (18 - 20 July) that has lots of live…
BatTS Present My Fair Lady
- Jun 25, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
Professor Henry Higgins, a pompous linguistics expert with a God complex, makes a bet that he can…
Seattle Thrift Store
Seattle Thrift Store are a tribute to the Grunge scene coming out of the Pacific Northwest in the…
An Evening with Dirk Maggs
Spend an insightful, intriguing and informative evening in the company of the internationally…
Painting in the Garden
Charleston's garden, designed by artist and critic Roger Fry, was planted to be painted. Join…
Open Garden Day
A fundraising event run by our award-winning gardener Darshan. He has very kindly offered to open…
Nrpa: From Now On - A Musical Showcase
NRPA: From Now On - A Musical Showcase NRPA presents a whole school Showcase featuring songs from…
Jazz Night: Sarah Moule
An Evening of Exquisite Jazz with Sarah Moule Join us for an unforgettable night of jazz with the…
Emily Gravett’s Tidy Trail at Bateman’s
- Bateman's National Trust
- Jun 24, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Step into the world of Emily Gravett’s beloved book, Tidy, at Bateman’s and follow Pete the Badger…
Summer of Play at Standen
- Jul 5, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
Explore the garden, its hidden corners and winding hillside paths, play in Adventure Corner and…
How to Train Your Dragon trail at Bodiam Castle
- Bodiam Castle National Trust
- Jun 24, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
Discover all kinds of dragons and dragon themed activities at Bodiam Castle this Spring and Summer…
Curtain Up
- Jun 25, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025
From Stage to Screen and everything in between This summer, The Royal Hippodrome Theatre proudly…
African Night Fever Presents: Valerie Ekoumé
Valerie Ekoumé is a French Cameroonian singer songwriter based in France. A protégée…
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some…
Heritage Trail Series
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Jun 29, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
Heritage Trail Series offering an exclusive 5km & 10km trail running experience through the four…
Cathedral Quarter Tour
As the Cathedral celebrates 950 years, come and enjoy an outside tour of the Cathedral Quarter. This…
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…
Laundry Day
Laundry day - midsummer of love The QUEER club night of St Leonards returns for our annual summer…
Cuckmere Wildlife Festival
- Jun 27, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
A two-day opportunity to hear from some of the most exciting contemporary voices in wildlife, nature…
Heathen Apostles
Born of the voices of past lives and baptized in the dust bowl dirt, the Gothic Americana music of…
Outdoor Theatre: The Tempest
"Hell is empty and all the devils are here…" For twelve years Prospero, the rightful duke…
Indian Cooking & Late Lunch with Sanjay & Mili
- Jul 9, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025
We are very excited to have partnered with the highly experienced, award winning Indian…
Trapdoor Theatre School Showcase
The Trapdoor Theatre School Showcase
Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival
- Jun 26, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025
The Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival brings world-class musicians to this charming corner of rural…
Top reasons to visit Sussex
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…
Riverside South Downs Bike & EBike Hire
- Houghton
Offering both Mountain Bike & EBike hire, we are ideally situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. With over 20 curated…
Sparkling Sussex e-bike tour
Enjoy the best of Sussex and Sussex wine with this carefully created tour: five nights and two vineyards with plenty of time in between to relax in a…
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…
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…
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…
Glo-Wellbeing
GloWellbeing has added a ‘Glo-rious’ SAUNA to compliment all the wonderful services we already offer. Come and try our…
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…
Destination Dupes
Save the travel time, escape the crowds, and explore these Sussex destination dupes instead
Discover Sussex
Sussex Day is June 16th so let's explore some of the fascinating facts and stories that make this region so special.
Discover Sussex stories
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…
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