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!
Awaken your inner explorer
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Explore Sussex Winelands
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…
Ashling Park Estate
Ashling Park Estate's grand tasting rooms and five luxury lodges, which are all designed by…
Charles Palmer Vineyards
- Wickham Manor
We are a family run, single wine estate, located in the ancient town of Winchelsea. Every effort is…
English Wine Tasting Tours - East Sussex
- St. Marys Villas
English Wine Tasting Tours offer Wine Tours across Sussex. We work with a number of local vineyards…
Kinsbrook Vineyard
Kinsbrook Vineyard is a family-owned vineyard in Sussex and wine producer building an inclusive…
Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard
- Hawkhurst Road,
Founded in 1979, Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard is England’s oldest organic wine estate, set in…
Sugrue South Downs
- Bee Tree Vineyard
Sugrue South Downs is an award-winning, boutique producer of English sparkling and still wines by…
Tickerage Wine
- Tickerage Lane
Family owned and run boutique vineyard and winery in the heart of East Sussex. Specialising in long…
Upperton Vineyard
Upperton is set in over 40 acres of rolling English countryside in the heart of the South Downs…
Christmas & New Year
Celebrate Christmas in Sussex with seasonal events, heritage railways, festive food and more. Your guide to winter magic this festive season.
What's on for everyone
Christmas Extravaganza
Come and join with us at this Wonderful Christmas Extravaganza to hear the amazing Volya Voices…
Plumpton Race Meeting
Plumpton is a hidden gem in the world of horse racing. The thrill of Jump racing, the joy of a win…
Hook: The Panto Strikes Back
- Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
Many years ago, in a time shrouded in mystery, a tale unfolded in Panto Land. Well, it was last year…
Dick Whittington - A Family Pantomime
- Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
Join us this festive season for a purr-fect family pantomime packed with laughter, music, and magic!…
Spire Visits
- Chichester Cathedral
- Dec 10, 2025 - Mar 28, 2026
Ascend through nearly 950 years of history, guided by knowledgeable volunteers, to Chichester…
Lino Cut Christmas Card Workshop
The return of this popular workshop for Xmas 2025! Join our relaxed and informal evening workshop…
New Moon Breathwork
Join our Breathwork therapist Rachel Bednarski for a 90 minute evening class inspired by the…
Sleeping Beauty - Adult Night 18
STRICTLY 18+ Join us Christmas 2025 for the Hippodromes spellbinding pantomime Sleeping Beauty! Once…
Let's Get Funked
- Dec 13, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
Funk, Soul and Reggae music for grown up dance lovers who like to party early. Great atmosphere and…
Ice Skating at Seal Bay Resort
- Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026
Get ready to skate into the festive season at Seal Bay with our magical Ice Skating Rink. Whether…
Gymnastics Christmas Party
Celebrate the festive season with Wickers Gymnastics Club at our Christmas Party, packed with fun…
Caroline Walker: Mothering
- Pallant House Gallery
- Dec 8, 2025 - Apr 26, 2026
Explore the beauty, strength, and unseen labour of childcare in the powerful exhibition, Caroline…
A Christmas Carol
- The Capitol
- Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Presented by Half Cut Theatre. Ebenezer Scrooge keeps Christmas in their own way, until one…
Exhibition | William Nicholson
- Pallant House Gallery
- Dec 8, 2025 - May 10, 2026
This is the first major exhibition of the celebrated artist William Nicholson (1872 – 1949) in more…
Lewes Big Band Presents: Sleigh Ride
Join the Lewes Big Band as they present a joyful and festive evening of some of the best Big Band…
Trenchmore Farm's Winter Market
This event is free to attend. We have 15 food & drink producers from Sussex, plus wagyu burgers…
Jack And The Beanstalk
- Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
"Jack And The Beanstalk" By Richard Hills Directed By Janine Robins It's Panto time…
John Otway
John Otway and his hard hitting band attack his favourite set list with gusto, leaving plenty of…
The Elf On The Shelf Show - Elf 2 Holidays!
- Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025
Join the Renato & Alan as they entertain with aerials, juggling, acrobatics and clowning in the…
The Addams Family
Tickets for Stagecoach Horsham's The Addams. This performance is by the students in further…
Sky Bet League Two: Crawley Town vs Bromley
Crawley Town take on Bromley in this Sky Bet League Two fixture.
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra: A Christmas Carol
Acclaimed actor Alistair McGowan returns as narrator following last year's sell-out performance…
South Coast Blues Jam
Monthly Sunday afternoon Blues jam in Worthing. Always the 3rd Sunday of the month, Always FREE…
Ghost Walk Pevensey - BOXING DAY SPECIAL 4.0
Boxing Day Special - blow those Christmas Cobwebs away. All outdoors. 90 Minute Guided Tour by…
Twilights at Standen
- Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
Step inside the house and experience the magic of Standen in the evening, with rooms lit and…
Little Crafters
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Dec 20, 2025 - Mar 23, 2026
Let your little ones get stuck into this fun and creative crafting session for 18 months - 4 year…
Xmas Special! The Andy Panayi Big Band
They're back! This year featuring the late Duncan Lamont's Sherlock Holmes Suite (only its…
Brighton Singers Christmas Concert
It’s that time again. Escape the shopping crowds in town and join The Brighton Singers in the lovely…
Lewes Ghost Walk
- Dec 12, 2025 - Mar 27, 2026
A 90 minute Guided Walk through Lewes introducing you to some of the darker stories from the Towns…
A Fairytale Christmas at Nymans
- Dec 8, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026
Step into a fairytale inspired Christmas at Nymans with a land of make believe inside the house and…
Curious About Chichester
- Dec 8, 2025 - Oct 24, 2026
Unlock Chichester's Hidden Stories: Quirky Walks & Treasure Hunts Await! Ditch the ordinary…
Eliza Carthy & Jon Boden's Wassail
Before there was carolling, there was wassailing, where seasonal songs were exchanged for money…
P-funk Alldayer
P-Funk collective DJs present P-FUNK. Presented by The Piper. This is an 18+ event
Jack and the Beanstalk
- Dec 18, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
Award winning Durrington Theatrical Society are back for another fun packed family Pantomime. This…
EZDUZZIT Returns with NYE25 (New Years Eve Celebrations)
Were back to finish the year in true EZDUZZIT style expect full production, lasers, lights, and…
Jazz Brunch with Big House
Join us for a vibrant morning of live music and great food at The Old Workshop Café as we…
Christmas Carols at Pallant House Gallery
Join us for a festive evening of Christmas carols, art, and cheer! Gathered around our beautiful…
Richard Durrants 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour Songs Of The Solstice
As heard on BBC 6 Music Set yourself up for the Christmas Season with Richard Durrants musical…
Maypoles to Mistletoe
Maypoles to Mistletoe tracks the year through folk song, narration, Morris dance, music and…
Kuckoo Theatre Winter Concert
Kuckoo Theatre are very excited to be back for our 6th concert with some fabulous Musical Theatre…
In the Spotlight
- Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
The students from The Academy of Musical Theatre present an eclectic musical theatre showcase…
Crazier Golf in Eastbourne
- Dec 8, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
Swing through 9 crazier holes featuring catapults, loops, and conveyors! Experience the unique…
Minds Eye Promotions Presents Shark Stuff
Waders and Gentlefins, may we be upfloating for the mighty Shark Stuff, who will be bringing their…
The Furrow Collective
The Furrow Collectiveis an English/Scottish band consisting of four talented and individually…
Sparkle & Shine: A Christmas Musical
A festive musical full of joy, chaos, and Christmas magic where everyone learns to let their light…
Advent Festival of Music
Advent celebrations with Classes 6-12.
Jack and the Beanstalk
- Dec 11, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026
This year's White Rock panto is a GIANT family treat! Get ready for festive fun bigger and…
Pevensey Village and Churchyard History Walks
A Court, A Gaol, The Ancient High Steet, The Harbour and Port, C13th Church and Graveyard. Who froze…
Foodie Trail: A delicious discovery of Mid Sussex local produce
- 6 min read
Sandwiched between the coast and the capital, Mid Sussex is a must-visit destination on the English food and drink map. Graze your way through…
Top reasons to visit Sussex
Sussex Shines in the 2025 Michelin Guide
- 2 min read
The 2025 Michelin Guide has officially been released, and Sussex has once again earned it's place as a must-visit culinary destination. With six…
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 abundant foodie regions. This weekend escape in Horsham…
The best afternoon tea in Sussex
- 4 min read
Sussex is known for its beautiful scenery, rural excursions and historical heritage, but it is also home to some of the most unique spots to relax and…
Towner Gallery
Collecting and exhibiting contemporary art for 100 years, Towner Eastbourne sits where the coast and the South Downs meet. Towner presents exhibitions…
Charleston in Lewes
- Southover Road
Charleston in Lewes is a new space in the heart of Lewes. Explore a changing season of exhibitions featuring works of art from around the world…
Chichester Festival Theatre
Chichester Festival Theatre creates inspiring experiences that bring people together – on and off the stage. Creativity is at the heart of…
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
- High Street
March into history on the most famous battlefield in England. Follow in the footsteps of the armies of William the Conqueror and King Harold as they…
Seven Sisters Country Park
- East Dean Road
Seven Sisters Country Park is a poular destination to experience the iconic Seven Sisters white cliffs, part of the Sussex Heritage Coast, as well as…
Goodwood Motor Circuit
Feel the need for speed? Then hop in the seat and get behind the wheel of a supercar or Formula One-style car at the Goodwood Motor Circuit. Race…
Discover Sussex stories
Sussex Winelands: Vineyards You Can Visit This Weekend from London
- 4 min read
Did you know that England’s world-class wine region, the Sussex Winelands, can be reached…
Create the Ultimate Sussex Christmas Hamper
- 2 min read
There’s something truly special about a Christmas hamper filled with local produce. Sussex…
Sip and stay: Sussex vineyards with accommodation
- 9 min read
Sussex is one of England’s most celebrated wine regions. With lush rolling hills, chalky…
Father Christmas in Sussex – Best Places to See Santa in 2025
- 8 min read
As the festive season approaches, Sussex families will be searching for Father Christmas Sussex 2025…
Discover East Sussex Vineyards This Winter: Events, Tastings and Retreats
- 4 min read
Explore Sussex Winelands this winter, from the historic town of Lewes to the coastal culture of Rye…
Christmas Markets in Sussex to visit in 2025
- 4 min read
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, Sussex transforms into a festive wonderland filled…
Your Period Drama Escape: Stately Homes and Historic Elegance in Sussex
- 5 min read
Your Period Drama Escape: Stately Homes and Historic Elegance in Sussex If you’ve ever…
The Best Sussex Walks: Trails and Routes to Explore
- 4 min read
Sussex Trails: Walks, Views and Hidden Routes to Explore Sussex is home to some of the most varied…
Bonfire Night in Sussex: A Proud Tradition of Fire, History and Community
- 4 min read
Each autumn, Sussex bursts into life with the glow of bonfires, the rhythm of marching bands and the…
The Best coffee roasters in Sussex
- 2 min read
Looking for the best coffee in Sussex? From seaside cafés to countryside roasteries, Sussex is…
A foodie guide to Sussex
- 3 min read
Discover the vibrant food scene in Sussex. From farm-to-fork restaurants and vineyard dining to…
Festive Family Christmas Events in Sussex: What’s On in 2025
- 5 min read
Magical Christmas Events for Families in Sussex in 2025 Sussex sparkles with festive charm each…
Festive Light Trails in Sussex 2025
- 2 min read
There’s nothing quite like a winter walk under twinkling lights to get you into the festive…
Where to go Ice Skating in Sussex this Christmas
- 2 min read
There’s something timeless and joyful about ice skating during the festive season. Whether…
Best Halloween Events in Sussex
- 13 min read
Whether you’re looking for family Halloween fun or spine-chilling thrills after dark…
Gourmet and Gardens: A four-day gastronomic Sussex itinerary
- 7 min read
From the spring bursting with colour to the lush greens of summer, and the golden tones of autumn to…
Foodie Trail: A delicious discovery of Mid Sussex local produce
- 6 min read
Sandwiched between the coast and the capital, Mid Sussex is a must-visit destination on the English…
Quintessentially English: A traditional Sussex weekend
- 5 min read
Rolling countryside, storybook villages, country pubs, equestrian elegance, and a heritage steam…
Sparkling and Spas: Three days of Sussex wine and wellness
- 5 min read
Unwin(e)d in Sussex with the perfect pairing of wine and wellness, taking time to explore the…
Explore historical Sussex for free: Heritage Open Days 2025
- 2 min read
Every September, Heritage Open Days unlock the doors to some of England’s most fascinating…
9 places to see the best Autumn colours in Sussex
- 8 min read
Experience the changing season in Sussex As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, Sussex…
Discover East Sussex by Bus: Top ways to explore with Flexibus
- 3 min read
Leave the car at home and discover the hidden gems of East Sussex with the flexible and eco-friendly…
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…
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