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
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…
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…
Nutbourne Vineyard
Nutbourne Vineyard is a family run wine producer making award winning still and sparkling wines in…
Rathfinny Wine Estate
- Rathfinny Wine Estate
Family-owned Rathfinny Wine Estate is a pioneering grower-producer of English sparkling wines…
Stopham Vineyard
- Stopham Lane
Stopham Vineyard is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the South Downs…
Sugrue South Downs
- Bee Tree Vineyard
Sugrue South Downs is an award-winning, boutique producer of English sparkling and still wines by…
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
Gymnastics Christmas Party
Celebrate the festive season with Wickers Gymnastics Club at our Christmas Party, packed with fun…
Christmas Makers Market
We are thrilled to bring together a community of likeminded makers, producers, and artisans for…
Strictly Theatre
A collaboration of all the users of the Windmill Entertainment Centre. Join us for an evening of…
Christmas at Standen
- Dec 5, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026
Join us for an atmospheric Christmas with the house dressed in festive splendour. Explore the garden…
Jingle All The Way - Academy Christmas Showcase
A fun festive showcase of Arabesque Academy.
Race Meeting
Afternoon Jump Racing. Check venue for exact opening and race times.
Company
Our brilliant Level 5 Musical Theatre students take on Stephen Sondheims iconic Company - a witty…
Insomnia Xmas Party - 90s & 2000s Ibiza Classics
Insomnia returns for an xmas party on the 6th December. Expaect all the finest 90s and 2000s club…
Believe In Nothing - Black Groove - Läbrys - Mortuary
WVR & WAYSIDE present.... Believe in Nothing Formed in Eastbourne in 2023, Believe In Nothing…
Sparkle & Shine: A Christmas Musical
A festive musical full of joy, chaos, and Christmas magic where everyone learns to let their light…
Christmas Concerts
- Chichester Festival Theatre
- Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025
Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We welcome back The Band of His Majestys Royal Marines…
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! A Celebration of ABBA
Just over 50 years on from their iconic Eurovision win in Brighton, ABBAs legacy has flourished into…
Treasure Island
- Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025
Written by Robert Louis Stevenson. Adapted by Nicholas Alexander. Directed by Shaun Hughes…
Breakfast with the Naughty Elves
- Dec 14, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025
A magical morning for mischief makers. Join us at The Ivy for breakfast with Santa's naughty…
Beauty and the Beast - A family favourite pantomime
This Christmas, the Level 5 Cabaret Performance Company invites you to join them for Beauty and the…
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…
Lost Revellers at the Crown House
Lost Revellers Present: An evening of music, comedy, and decadence to mark the year's end! Join…
Tinwood Winter Dinner Series
- Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025
Join Tinwood Estate this December for an exclusive evening of fine food and wine. The chefs will…
Lil St Nick and his Ho Ho Ho's
Come and join us for the ultimate rock n roll Christmas party, with the one, the only Lil St Nick…
Rob Beckett: Giraffe
- Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
Comedian, presenter and panel-show superstar announces new tour Giraffe for 2025 Smashing the life…
Celebrating friends - with music, words and good company
Its been two years since the first gathering that became FOldS the Friends of Old Shoreham. Back…
Women's Super League: Brighton and Hove Albion Vs Chelsea
Brighton and Hove Albion Women take on Chelsea Women in this Women's Super League fixture.
Shakespeare & Christmas
Concentrating on Shakespeare's relationship with the festive season, this show will get everyone…
Duncan Lamont Saxophone and Mike Hatchard Piano
Duncan Lamont (Junior) is a consummate player of the saxophone. Playing jazz standards, and some of…
Andy Panayi
Andy Panayi is an exceptionally gifted jazz musician, skilled in performance, composition and…
Christmas Extravaganza
Come and join with us at this Wonderful Christmas Extravaganza to hear the amazing Volya Voices…
The Jeremiahs
The Jeremiahs is an Irish folk band that comprises four musicians who have come together with the…
Suspiciously Elvis Christmas Specials
Suspiciously Elvis Christmas Specials A festive rock-and-roll evening, dedicated to the legendary…
West Street Open Studios
Introducing our wonderful artists… Open 13th Dec 11am - 5pm. Come hear the choir sing for us at 12…
Little Pickles Market Baby and Children's Nearly New Sale
Little Pickles Markets are so excited to return to Bognor Regis this December! Come along and shop…
This Is Pop! (80's Pop Night)
A DJ club night celebrating the very best of 80's pop at Coast on Worthing seafront Playing the…
Sleeping Beauty - Adult Night 18
STRICTLY 18+ Join us Christmas 2025 for the Hippodromes spellbinding pantomime Sleeping Beauty! Once…
Christmas Wreath Workshop | Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
27, 28, 29 & 30 November and 4, 5, 6, & 7 December | 10:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 15:00…
Christmas Market
Trenchmore Farm hosts seasonal food & drink markets throughout the year, which are a proper…
The Terrorpins + Moody Goods
Cellar Arts Club are proud to present a night of garage punk goodness featuring: MOODY GOODS…
House Tour
- Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
Join us for an intimate guided tour around the house at Charleston in Firle. A knowledgeable visitor…
Mehfil-e-Hop Yard: Dr Pete Yelding
A new event for The Hop Yard. The Mehfil Space is bringing south Asian classical music to the heart…
Sussex Steel Winter Steelpan Concert
Join us for our 20th anniversary steelpan Christmas celebration.
Robin Hood
- The Capitol
- Dec 5, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026
Get ready for a festive adventure in Sherwood Forest as Robin Hood comes to The Capitol Horsham for…
Worthing Techno Militia Presents: Scanone
Worthing Techno Militia are 2 guys with a mission to bring real underground deep Techno music to…
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight - Piccadilly Sinfonietta
- Chichester Cathedral
- Dec 5, 2025 - Mar 7, 2026
Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before. A…
That'll Be Christmas
Nothing says Christmas quite like That'll Be Christmas! This year is extra special as the cast…
The Mountain Firework Company
The Mountain Firework Company are an acoustic 5 piece based in Brighton, England. They came together…
Eddie Izzard: The Remix
Ever wondered what became of Darth Vader and Mr Stevens or the monkey in the tree, did the pears…
EZDUZZIT Returns with NYE25 (New Years Eve Celebrations)
Were back to finish the year in true EZDUZZIT style expect full production, lasers, lights, and…
Frost Supermoon Yoga
Join our Yoga teacher India and the community of moonrise yogis as you celebrate the frost full moon…
Crazier Golf in Eastbourne
- Dec 5, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
Swing through 9 crazier holes featuring catapults, loops, and conveyors! Experience the unique…
Alan Barnes - The Sound of the Baskervilles A Sherlock Holmes Suite
Alan Barnes Saxophones, Clarinet (picture) Mark Nightingale Trombone Robert Fowler Saxophones…
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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