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
Come and discover your new favourite destination. What can you expect? Here's a taster...
What's on for everyone
The Monday Octet
Danny House is thrilled to welcome The Monday Octet for a very special evening of classic jazz…
The Cuban Brothers
Prepare for a Caribbean Beach Fiesta like no other, as The Cuban Brothers takeover the roof for a…
Coffee Concert: Karl Lutchmayer
Coffee Concert Karl Lutchmayer (piano) Karl Lutchmayer is equally renowned as a concert pianist and…
Pirate's Adventure: Big Top Show
- Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 21, 2025
Pirate's Adventure ... The exciting new Big Top Show from East Sussex School of Circus Arts!…
Index For Working Musik
Index for Working Musik emerged from the depths of an East End bunker in 2023 with Dragging the…
Dora Carrington: Beyond Bloomsbury
- Pallant House Gallery
- Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
Dive into the life and work of Dora Carrington – a remarkable artist who defied social norms with…
Theatre Tour
- May 7, 2025 - Dec 3, 2025
The Royal Hippodrome Theatre Friends invite you to discover the history of Eastbourne's oldest…
Toots & the Maytals
Taking us through the summer of music is none other than Toots and the Maytals. A Grammy award…
Sam Outlaw
Sam Outlaw’s third full-length album, Popular Mechanics, announces a creative reinvention for the…
Interactive Family Concert
Interactive Family Concert presented by Tara Frank's of Sounds Creative. Meet the musicians…
Pattern: Rhythm and Repetition
- Pallant House Gallery
- Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
DISCOVER THE CREATIVE POWER OF PATTERN IN ART. Drawing upon Pallant House Gallery’s collection, this…
Wrong Jovi
The Best Bon Jovi Tribute Band In The World, as described by tribute band expert (Channel 4's…
Easter at Leonardslee: Spring Easter Trail
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 22, 2025
Join us this Easter holiday at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens for an exciting nature trail to…
The Big Brick Build
- Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 21, 2025
Get creative with our master builders and help bring heritage to life with LEGO® bricks. Step…
The Lana-May Sextet play the New Orleans Clarinet: Traditional Jazz and Early Blues
Lana-May is one of the most exciting emerging artists in the UKs hot jazz scene as a…
Martial Arts - A Hobby for Wellbeing
- Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
Book your free trial class and experience Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Muay Thai. Monthly membership is…
A Special Evening with Nadiya Bychkova
A Special Evening with Nadiya Bychkova Get your score paddles at the ready because Strictly Come…
Sdtc Cheshire Cats
- Apr 30, 2025 - May 3, 2025
Grown women, aching feet and heaving bosoms! Follow theCheshire Cats team as they speed walk their…
Needlefelt Picture Workshop
Join us to learn the basics of needlefelting and create a unique picture. Needlefelting uses barbed…
Welly
Welly is "one of the most exciting new acts in ages" (Dork Magazine). Crashing together…
Tour | Dora Carrington: Beyond Bloomsbury
- Pallant House Gallery
- Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025
Join one of our experienced Guides for a tour of our current exhibition, _Dora Carrington…
Jacob & Drinkwater
South-west based duo Jacob & Drinkwater have been called “stand out new folk” by BBC6 Music with…
Karen Lane - Singing Sensation
Originally from Perth, Karen Lane has produced 6 albums to critical acclaim. Her debut Once In A…
Family days out in Sussex
From walking with Alpacas and meeting Meerkats, to history re-enactments and immersive VR experiences, Sussex really has got a lot to offer for…
Experience the parks & gardens of Sussex
Arundel Castle
No trip to West Sussex is complete without visiting the magnificent Arundel Castle. Set high on a…
Borde Hill Garden
- Borde Hill Lane
Borde Hill is a 2,000-acre Estate which has been owned by the Stephenson Clarke family for over 130…
Buchan Country Park
Buchan Country Park is 170 acres of beautiful countryside right on Crawley's doorstep. This is an…
Cowdray Estate
Located in Midhurst at the heart of the South Downs National Park, Cowdray Estate is a treat for any…
Denmans Garden
Denmans is a tranquil contemporary garden started by plantswoman Joyce Robinson, a pioneer in…
Goodwood Art Foundation
A new destination for contemporary art in the UK, the Goodwood Art Foundation will feature the work…
Goodwood House
Set in the stunning 12,000 acre Goodwood Estate, Goodwood House is the home of the Earl and Countess…
Great Dixter House & Gardens
- Great Dixter
Great Dixter is a garden you can immerse yourself in, vibrant, daring and exciting. Originally home…
Highdown Gardens
Highdown Gardens is a unique chalk garden nested in the South Downs National Park and overlooking…
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens is described as ‘The Finest Woodland Gardens in England’. Its rich…
Nymans
One of the National Trust’s premier gardens, Nymans has views stretching across the Sussex Weald…
Parham House and Gardens
Hidden just off the A283 just outside the pretty village of Storrington, Parham House & Gardens…
Pashley Manor Gardens
- Pashley Road
At Pashley you will discover 11 acres of beautiful borders and vistas - the culmination of a…
Petworth House and Park
On the edge of the market town, Petworth House and Park is the perfect place to evade the crowds and…
Seven Sisters Country Park
- East Dean Road
Seven Sisters Country Park is a poular destination to experience the iconic Seven Sisters white…
Sheffield Park and Garden
About Sheffield Park and Garden The Grade I listed garden is a horticultural work of art formed…
Standen House and Gardens
Discover the arts and crafts movement at the Standen family home and explore life as it would have…
Sussex Prairie Wild
- Wheatsheaf Road
Located near Henfield, the Sussex Prairie Gardens are set in eight acres of gloriously planted…
Tilgate Forest
Located in the High Weald area of West Sussex, near Crawley - only half an hour from the hustle and…
Uppark House and Garden
Uniquely placed in a stunning hilltop location on the South Downs, Uppark House was built in the…
Wakehurst
- Wakehurst Gardens, Selsfield Rd,
Part of London’s Kew Gardens, Wakehurst near Balcombe is a magical place to enjoy a family day out…
West Dean Gardens
Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, West Dean Gardens in West Sussex is one of the greatest…
Top reasons to visit Sussex
South Downs Honey
South Downs Honey, is a small Honey farm based in and around the South Downs National Park. We produce a range of pure, raw, and unfiltered honeys…
Marmalade MTB
Passion and experience drives the team at Marmalade MTB. The aim is simple - to provide you with everything you need, to explore and discover MTB…
Spirit of the Downs
- Foxhole Lane
Spirit of the Downs is a multi award winning distillery producing Sussex Brandy, Grape Vodka and Liqueurs, crafted with sustainability at its heart…
Gravetye Manor
- Vowels Lane
Gravetye Manor, a delightful historic hotel set in more than 1,000 acres of tranquil English countryside. With a magnificent Michelin Star restaurant…
Restaurant Interlude
"OUR STORY in·ter·lude \ ˈin-tər-ˌlüd A period or event that comes between two others and is different from them." Interlude is a contemporary…
South Lodge Hotel
Beautifully appointed bedrooms and a choice of dining options including the 2-AA Rosette Camellia Restaurant specialising in serving local sourced…
Vineyards, Tasting & Tours
Find a Sussex Vineyard to explore... enjoy wine tasting, tours and so much more
Sussex Wine
Sussex wine is celebrated for its quality and variety, particularly its world-class sparkling wines. The region's vineyards have garnered numerous…
Women in Sussex Wine
The trailblazing Women behind Sussex wine are not only producing exceptional vintages but also paving the way for future generations.
Arundel Castle
No trip to West Sussex is complete without visiting the magnificent Arundel Castle. Set high on a hill in West Sussex, this great Castle commands the…
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…
Fishbourne Roman Palace
- Roman Way
Explore the largest residential Roman building in Britain and its wonderful in situ mosaic floors. Stroll around the recreated Roman gardens – the…
Discover Sussex stories
Wild Horsham: A week of active adventures in Sussex’s great outdoors
- 8 min read
Wild Horsham: A week of active adventures in Sussex’s great outdoors Spend a week or more…
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…
Plan the perfect Sussex beach break
- 6 min read
Sussex-on-Sea Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside. Well, we would, wouldn’t we? After…
Hidden Horsham: A heritage weekend getaway in the Sussex countryside
- 6 min read
Spend a weekend immersed in the stories etched into Sussex's timeless landscape. This is a…
The Sussex Coast through the seasons
- 8 min read
Venture into nature: Sussex through the seasons Nature. For many of us, it’s where we feel…
Literary Inspiration in Sussex
- 6 min read
Sussex has a rich literary heritage, with many famous authors having lived there and numerous books…
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…
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…
A taste of Sussex...
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