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…
Beacon Down Vineyard
- Browns Lane
Beacon Down vineyard occupies 18 acres of the beautiful High Weald near Heathfield in East Sussex in…
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…
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…
Mountfield Winery
Nestled in the stunning countryside of East Sussex, Mountfield Winery is a 10-acre vineyard on a…
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 - 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…
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…
Tinwood Estate
- Tinwood Estate
Established in 2007, Tinwood Estate is situated on the edge of the South Downs. The Tukker family…
Upperton Vineyard
Upperton is set in over 40 acres of rolling English countryside in the heart of 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…
Wildwood Vineyard
Wildwood Vineyard is a multi-award winning, family owned, off-grid English Vineyard in East Sussex…
Wiston Estate
The family run Wiston Estate offers a variety of wine tours and tasting, where guests can learn…
What's on for everyone
Barry 'The Fish' Melton & His Band
Legendary guitarist and founder member of Country Joe & The Fish with a great band including…
Leonardslee Comedy Club
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Jul 18, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
Come along to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens for an evening filled with laughter and the very best…
LDN Wrestling
Get ready for an action-packed evening that the whole family can enjoy – LDN Wrestling is coming to…
Lights Up!: A Musical Showcase
Rhythm and Melody Theatre Company Littlehampton presents 'Lights Up!: A Musical Showcase' a…
Rosalie Cunningham
The Queen of Psychedelic Prog and her superb band are back out on the road! Picking up where they…
Tour and Tasting
- Aug 2, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025
We are excited to announce our new tour & tasting dates for 2025 for guests to explore the…
Stade Historic Fishing Quarter Guided Walk
- Jul 17, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
Starting from the Fishermens Museum, Rock-a-Nore, you will explore The Stade Historic Fishing…
Slindon College Holiday Club
- Aug 4, 2025 - Aug 8, 2025
Our Holiday Club is available for boys and girls 8-12 years old. Our Holiday Club offers fun…
RBL Central Band 1812
1812 and Fireworks Night with the Central Band of the Royal British Legion Experience the Central…
Stansted Summer Festival
- Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
Our highly popular Stansted Summer Festival will be back for 2025! Join us for our 5th eclectic…
Super Six Weeks Of Summer
- Jul 19, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Aldingbourne Country Centre! Our Super Six Weeks of Summer…
Minds Eye Promotions Eastbourne The Terrible Two's - Human Leather
Minds Eye Promotions Eastbourne is back for another instalment of their original showcase nights at…
Boy Band Night
Boyband Night with Always4
Spcc Summer Shakespeare Festival 2025 - Year 9 Performances
The SPCC Summer Shakespeare Festival runs in the Summer Term and is performed in our wonderful…
The Loxwood Joust
- The Loxwood Joust
- Aug 2, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
This summer, Loxwood Joust will transform the West Sussex countryside into an alternate universe, as…
Arabesque Tots Show
A show case of all of our fabulous pre-school children. A wonerful opportunity for parents to see…
Rail Fair 200: A Celebration of Communities and Their Railways
Join us for a FREE family-friendly day to celebrate railways past, present and future. Southeast…
The Human Output @ Belgian Cafe
Downstairs at the Belgian Cafe lays the Haunt, Eastbourne's brand new sweat box. Theres nothing…
Lake Academy of Dance: Heroes Vs Villains
Join us for our annual dance show and witness our amazing young performers in 'Heroes Vs…
My Mother Said I Never Should
A poignant exploration of love, jealousy, sacrifice and the true price of freedom. My Mother Said I…
Summer Fair and Open Day
Celebrate 80 Years of Community Spirit at Our Summer Fair & Open Day! This summer, join us for a…
Mike Hatchard's Jazz Breakfast with Peter Long
Peter Long's main instruments are the clarinet and the saxes, with which he has toured Europe…
Gardening Year at Charleston: July
July: A riot of colour - 22 July 2025 We will begin the workshop by taking a look at some of the key…
Koak: The Window Set
- Charleston in Lewes
- Jul 13, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
The first institutional solo exhibition of Koak’s work in the UK, featuring a newly commissioned…
Complete Works of Shakespeare
- Jul 16, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025
An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bards plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare…
Coffee Concert: Eleanor Kelly
Coffee Concert: Eleanor Kelly (classical guitar) & Mike Hughes (vibes) Eleanor Kelly --classical…
Fermenting Masterclass
Turn seasonal produce into delicious ferments to store in the larder and enjoy all year round. This…
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…
Weald Fest
Get ready for an unforgettable day of family fun, live entertainment, and community spirit! Enjoy…
Seattle Thrift Store
Seattle Thrift Store are a tribute to the Grunge scene coming out of the Pacific Northwest in the…
Souls Of Mischief
The 93 ‘Till Infinity Dons Return To The UK After A 5-Year Wait!
A Night of Queen: Dinner & Rock Royalty
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, great food, and pure rock royalty! Enjoy a…
Jazz Breakfast at Kino with Mike Hatchard & Ray Russell
Jazz Breakfast at Kino with Mike Hatchard. Mike Hatchard returns to the Kino-Teatr with a special…
Poetic Funk Hidden Beach After Party
The Poetic Funk After Fest August 9th | Printworks, Hastings 10pm - 2am | Let the Groove Take Over!…
Mary Burke: The life and times of Lewes resident John Evelyn
John Evelyn spent most of his childhood in Lewes from the 1620s living at Southover Grange until he…
Rhinestone Rodeo
Picture this: Its Friday night, you've been working hard all week you're on the dancefloor…
Vineyard Tour and Tasting
- Jul 13, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Experience a Sussex Vineyard tour & wine tasting at Oastbrook Estate Vineyards. Learn…
Summer In Nashville
Time to don the Cowboy boots and Stetson as Nashville rolls into town with a huge line up of music…
The Levellers
Sell-out tours and 25 years in the ‘business’ are powerful proof of the power of the underground and…
Doves
Doves are an English indie rock band, formed in Wilmslow, Cheshire in 1998. The band is composed of…
Summer Evening Meadow Walks
Discover the beauty of Wakehurst’s meadows on a guided walk through some of its most iconic…
Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour
- Charleston in Lewes
- Jul 13, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
This exhibition takes place at Charleston in Lewes. Step into the world of Vanessa Bell, a…
Summer Comedy Club #2
Your summer just got funnier! On Saturday nights in August, The Capitol will be bringing you the…
The Andy Panayi Standards Quartet
Andy Panayi is an inspirational musician, a saxophonist par excellence, who brings his quartet to…
Hidden Beach Festival 2025
Don't miss out on the ultimate celebration of unity and culture at the Hidden Beach Festival!…
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…
Dancefloor Divaz
Dancefloor Divaz The Ultimate Party Night! Get ready todance through the decadeswith Dancefloor…
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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