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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What's on for everyone
The Longshore Drifters + The Aftershave
The Longshore Drifters + The Aftershave (support) East Sussex Honky Tonk troubadours, The Longshore…
Jazz Breakfast at Kino with Mike Hatchard
Jazz Breakfast at Kino with Mike Hatchard. Mike Hatchard returns to the Kino-Teatr with some special…
Sand
A Captivating New Show by Kook Ensemble Dylan has dementia. Heather must watch the love of her life…
Two Ship Festival 2025
A feast of improvised music in Hastings, featuring Otti Albietz, David Birchall, Olie Brice, Kate…
P*ssed Up Panto: Sleeping Beauty
The Ultimate Adult Panto is back – and this year it’s the turn of Sleeping Beauty to get the P*ssed…
Jo Fooks (sax) and Buster Birch (drums) with Neal Richardson and Miles Danso (bass)
Jo Fooks (tenor sax) was a member of legendary Humphrey Lyttelton's band. Her influences include…
Curtis Stigers
Multi-platinum selling singer, saxophonist, producer and songwriter Curtis Stigers first appeared on…
Summer Symphony
Sussex Concert Orchestra presents Summer Symphony: Mendelssohn Overture A Midsummer Nights Dream…
Taste Of The Caribbean Food & Drink Festival
The UK's biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food returns bigger and better for another…
Sing The Musicals
Direct from London’s West End the first national tour of the greatest musicals of All time performed…
Ultimate Party Night
Ultimate Party Night with The Criminal Records
Summer Sizzler Gymnastics Festival SHOW 2
SHOW 2 An incredible celebration of gymnastics to celebrate the Summer time with our Summer Sizzler…
Lewes Rock Choir
- May 22, 2025 - Oct 2, 2025
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll like singing with us in the Rock Choir. The Lewes Rock…
Snayx + Murderers Are Optimists
SNAYX were formed from a mosh pit. Sure, the Brighton & Sheffield based trio have been in other…
Musical Theatre Showcase
- Jun 3, 2025 - Jun 6, 2025
A showcase of acting, dance and song from our Level 3 Musical Theatre students.
The Jolly Wine Society
- Jun 19, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025
Broaden your viticultural horizons and join us one Thursday every month for an informal wine…
New Candys + Chimer
Concocted with the darkest deviant rock'n'roll ethos and distinctive melodic distortions…
Day And The Night Shift
Day and the Night shift Blues Funk Soul Presented by The Piper. This is an 18+ event
Level 6 Joint Route Agent Showcase
Join us for an exciting and insightful event at the Chichester University Joint Route Level 6 Agent…
Tadek Beutlich: On and Off the Loom
- May 21, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025
Discover the distinctive work of Tadek Beutlich MBE (1922 – 2011), a visionary textile artist…
Create an Impossible Creature Mask
Step into the magical world of Katherine Rundell's 'Impossible Creatures' and let your…
King King
Throughout the music industry King King is a name synonymous with, not only great music and…
Milkweed + The Silver Field
Milkweed are going on tour this May in support of their new album, Remscéla. - out on 2nd May…
Jarrod Dickenson
- May 27, 2025 - Feb 16, 2026
Texas-born songwriter, Jarrod Dickenson's slightly spooky melodies and lyrics invoke a…
The Enchanted Princess Ball
Once upon a time, in the land of fairytales, Chester the Castle Jester has muddled up all…
The Eagles Tribute
The Eagles Tribute with The Alter Eagles
Dub Pistols
Dub Pistols are a London based dub music and big beat band, founded by ex-club promoter, Barry…
Impossible Creatures Workshop
Get ready for a journey into the heart of storytelling, where imagination knows no bounds! Join…
Half term workshops at Standen: Plant a Radish
- May 27, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Make your own paper pot and plant a radish to take home, care for and eat when ready. Booking not…
Throwing Muses
Kristin Hersh brings the Throwing Muses live show to Europe in Spring 2025. Their first tour since…
Funny Girls! Worthing // 22May25
FUNNY GIRLS! The longest-running all-girl comedy night in Brighton is now established in sunny…
Shoreham Record Fair
Come join us at Shoreham Record Fair for a day of digging through vinyl treasures and discovering…
The Complete Summer Garden Workshop
Transform your garden this summer by joining a hands-on workshop with Nina Leeming Experience an…
The East Pointers
The East Pointers are redefining modern folk with pop hooks, deep acoustic grooves, trance-like trad…
WOODPIG
WOODPIG is the latest project from Hastings-based Al Mitchell, blending indie-folk and Americana…
Saied Silbak
- May 29, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025
Presented by Sounds St Leonards and Hastings White Rock. Saied Silbak is a Palestinian composer and…
Main Character Energy
Creating compelling characters is essential to the craft of storytelling, serving as the emotional…
Make a Magical Puppet Workshop
Step into the whimsical world of Sophie Dahl’s ‘Madame Badobedah’ and bring its eccentric characters…
Essence
Essence is a celebration of artistry, identity, and innovation, presented by our second and third…
Murder in Play
- May 21, 2025 - May 24, 2025
Directed by Paul Davey, (last seen in If I Were You in 2024) , Murder In Play is set in a provincial…
Mark Thomas and Friends
He's back! The amazing Mark Thomas returns. Mark's past appearances always sells out, and…
Voices from the Shadows, Conspiracy Mania, Women on Sound & The Art of Modern Life
Hosted by Featured Events: Voices from the Shadows, Conspiracy Mania, Women on Sound and The Art of…
Freddie Gavita: 'Freddie plays Freddie'
Freddie Plays Freddie. US trumpeter Freddie Hubbard was a star of the Blue Note record label in the…
The Music of Adele
Experience the magic of Adele's music like never before on our Cathedral Tour!
Minds Eye Promotions Eastbourne #8 Mr Super Juice
Minds Eye Promotions Eastbourne is back for another instalment of their original showcase nights at…
Community Orchestra
ECCO is the Encore Chichester Community Orchestra. This full symphony orchestra welcomes all players…
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
- Cowdray Estate Office
Located in Midhurst at the heart of the South Downs National Park, Cowdray Estate is a treat for…
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
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…
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.
Discover Sussex stories
Discover Sussex: Top Intriguing Facts About Our Charming Region
- 6 min read
Sussex is a county brimming with history, culture, and natural beauty. As we approach Sussex Day on…
Culture by the coast: Arty days in Sussex
- 5 min read
Culture vulture? Welcome to Sussex: the home to world-beating museums and more galleries than…
Top 5 culture festivals in Sussex
- 4 min read
Discover a whole host of incredible festivals in Sussex celebrating the Arts, opening from May in…
Slow Horsham: Pause, breathe and explore Sussex at your own pace
- 7 min read
Spend a week or two tuning into nature in Sussex. This itinerary invites you to slow down, take a…
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…
Food and drink
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