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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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…
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…
Charles Palmer Vineyards
- Wickham Manor
We are a family run, single wine estate, located in the ancient town of Winchelsea. Every effort is…
Digby Fine English
Pop into Digby's Arundel tasting room for the tasting flights, while learning how Digby make…
Everflyht Vineyard
- Beacon Road
Our family vineyard in the heart of the South Downs. Single Estate and producing award winning…
Great British Wine Tours
Book an outing with the Great British Wine Tours company and be introduced to some of the finest…
Kingscote Estate
The beautiful 150 acre Kingscote Estate produces both still and sparkling white wines…
Leonardslee Wine Estate
- Hammerpond Road
Discover some of the finest wines in West Sussex at Leonardslee Wine Estate, the UK's first Golf…
Mountfield Winery
Nestled in the stunning countryside of East Sussex, Mountfield Winery is a 10-acre vineyard on a…
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…
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…
Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard
- Hawkhurst Road,
Founded in 1979, Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard is England’s oldest organic wine estate, set in…
Stopham Vineyard
- Stopham Lane,
Stopham Vineyard is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the South Downs…
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…
Winklestone Vineyard
The Dewhurst family have lived in Fairwarp on the Ashdown Forest for 21 years, planting our small…
What's on for everyone
Vinyl Jam Outside Day Party
Strictly Vinyl! UK hip-hop, Dnb, & garage all day long. Live MCs, Outdoor Vibes & pure sound…
Project Happiness
Project Happiness Tuesday 29 // 11.00 - 16.00 with a one hour break in the middle // Free In this…
Littlehampton Summer Love Local Events
- Jul 30, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025
Come and celebrate the start of the Love Local Arts in Littlehampton. Fun activities, interactive…
Guided Serpent Trail Walks, Summer 2025
- Jul 16, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
Join the National Park Rangers in a guided walk of the Serpent Trail! Divided into 7 guided walks…
Every Sort of People Party in Newhaven
This summer, we'll be bringing the festival vibes to Newhaven on Saturday 19th July, following…
Curious About Hastings
- Jul 16, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
Have fun discovering Hastings with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure…
Sophie's Surprise 29th
- Connaught Theatre & Studio
- Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
Get in losers, Sophie is turning 29 and we're celebrating. This is circus, comedy and chaos…
Hybrid Rave With Jerome Hill
It's nearly that time for our annual, summer party in Hastings St Leonard's! Get ready to…
Peter and the Test Tube Babies
Peter and the Test Tube Babies are a punk rock band that was formed in the small town of Peacehaven…
Lewes Quiet Morning
- Jul 19, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
We are welcoming Quiet Mornings as part of our latest season of programming at Charleston in Lewes…
Bertie and Bow Summer Holiday Workshop
- Aug 4, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025
Join us on an hour-long special, interactive storytelling adventure. Expect - puppetry, music, fun…
Coffee Concert: Eleanor Kelly
Coffee Concert: Eleanor Kelly (classical guitar) & Mike Hughes (vibes) Eleanor Kelly --classical…
Curtain Up
- Jul 16, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025
From Stage to Screen and everything in between This summer, The Royal Hippodrome Theatre proudly…
Summer of Play at Standen
- Jul 16, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
Explore the garden, its hidden corners and winding hillside paths, play in Adventure Corner and…
Graham Oliver's Army
Between 1975 and 1995, English guitarists Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn played together in the…
Ska Night
Ska Night with Morph Ska
Rhinestone Rodeo
Picture this: Its Friday night, you've been working hard all week you're on the dancefloor…
Spire Visits @ Chichester Cathedral
- Chichester Cathedral
- Jul 16, 2025 - Aug 30, 2025
Ascend through nearly 950 years of history, guided by knowledgeable volunteers, to Chichester…
The Johnny Cash Roadshow
Johnny Cash Roadshow, a show not to be missed by avid fans or the casual listener. The only show to…
Good Food Festival
- Aug 15, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
Get ready for the ultimate weekend of food, fun, and family-friendly activities at the Good Food…
Souls Of Mischief
The 93 ‘Till Infinity Dons Return To The UK After A 5-Year Wait!
100 Year Celebration Concert
- Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025
Join BROS Musical Productions as they celebrate an incredible 100 years of entertaining Bognor…
Upbeat Sound Feat Jake Bonnici And Andy Hynd
The finest Ska, Reggae and Rocksteady featuring Jake Bonnici and Andy Hynd Presented by The Piper…
Make a Corn Dolly
Hosted by Sally Murdoch.
Doves
Doves are an English indie rock band, formed in Wilmslow, Cheshire in 1998. The band is composed of…
Race Meeting
- Jul 29, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
Have a flutter and watch the horses race at this course that has played host to the sport of kings…
Seattle Thrift Store
Seattle Thrift Store are a tribute to the Grunge scene coming out of the Pacific Northwest in the…
Guided Walk: Summer at Medmerry
Enjoy a mid-summer walk with our friendly and helpful guides at our exciting reserve at Medmerry…
T.Rex Tribute Show
T. Rex Tribute Show with Telegram Sam
Poetic Funk Hidden Beach After Party
The Poetic Funk After Fest August 9th | Printworks, Hastings 10pm - 2am | Let the Groove Take Over!…
Forest Bathing: A Nature-Based Wellbeing Experience
Step into the woods this August and experience nature in a whole new way. Forest Bathing is a…
Organ Recital by John Ross
Celebrated Organist John Ross returns to St Nicholas to play music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Pierre…
A celebration of natural voices -'a cappella'
A congress of choirs: six groups, many voices, sharing songs of our surroundings -downs, nature…
Open Air Opera - Madam Butterfly
A highlight of the summer, Britain’s leading outdoor touring company, Opera Brava, present Madam…
Spice Girls Tribute
Spice Girls Tribute with Viva 4 Ever
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Summer Theatre
The Three Inch Fools present Shakespeare’s most iconic comedy. It’s Midsummer’s eve and deep in an…
Lights Up!: A Musical Showcase
Rhythm and Melody Theatre Company Littlehampton presents 'Lights Up!: A Musical Showcase' a…
Make a Willow Plant Support
Hosted by Dominic Parrette.
Cud + Barbarian Horde
Emerging from the same art/design cauldron that produced fellow Leeds legends Soft Cell, Scritti…
Summer In Nashville
Time to don the Cowboy boots and Stetson as Nashville rolls into town with a huge line up of music…
Priory Meadow Beach
- Jul 16, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Summer is here – and so is the fun at Priory Meadow! After a spot of shopping, take a break and…
Emily Gravett’s Tidy Trail at Bateman’s
- Bateman's National Trust
- Jul 16, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Step into the world of Emily Gravett’s beloved book, Tidy, at Bateman’s and follow Pete the Badger…
Curious About Chichester
- Jul 16, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
Have fun discovering Chichester with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional…
Eastbourne: U, Me & Rnb
Eastbourne U, Me & Rnb Makes Its Debut On Saturday 2Nd August.
Vineyard Tour and Tasting
- Jul 16, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Experience a Sussex Vineyard tour & wine tasting at Oastbrook Estate Vineyards. Learn…
Friday Lates at Nymans
- Jul 18, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025
Make the most of the summer evenings & experience the garden in a new light. Pack up a picnic…
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…
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 stories
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…
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