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!

 

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Plan your trip

Explore Sussex Winelands

Albourne Estate

  • Shaves Wood Lane

Albourne Estate is set deep in the glorious Sussex countryside overlooking the South Downs, yet just…

Albourne Estate

Bolney Wine Estate

  • Foxhole Lane

Established in 1972, by Janet and Rodney Pratt, Bolney Wine Estate in West Sussex was one of the…

Bolney Wine Estate

Everflyht Vineyard

  • Beacon Road

Our family vineyard in the heart of the South Downs. Single Estate and producing award winning…

Everflyht Vineyard

Oastbrook Estate

  • Junction Road

Discover a truly authentic English vineyard experience near to Bodiam Castle. Oastbrook is a family…

Oastbrook Estate

Sugrue South Downs

  • Bee Tree Vineyard

Sugrue South Downs is an award-winning, boutique producer of English sparkling and still wines by…

Sugrue South Downs
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What's on for everyone

Erasure

  • Dec 8, 2025 - Apr 12, 2026

Presented across Goodwood Art Foundation’s two gallery spaces, ERASURE will bring together three…

Erasure
Dec 08

Ice Rink

  • Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026

Get your skates on—our iconic ice rink is back! From 12th December to 2nd January, the White Horse…

Ice Rink
Dec 12

Slade UK

Since arriving on the tribute scene Slade UK have left fans open mouthed with the accuracy of their…

Slade UK
Dec 12

Jo Jo

Join Jo Jo and special guests for a cozy Christmas rendezvous at the delightful Grove theatre. The…

Jo Jo
Dec 15

Wham Duran

Wham Duran will get you out of your seat as they recreate the hits of both Wham and Duran Duran with…

Wham Duran
Dec 20

Roger Fry

  • Dec 8, 2025 - Mar 15, 2026

The first major exhibition in over 25 years dedicated to Roger Fry as a painter, unveiling a…

Roger Fry
Dec 08

Trackie McLeod

  • Dec 8, 2025 - Mar 29, 2026

Explore the work of Glasgow-based artist Trackie McLeod (b. 1993), where humour meets nostalgia and…

Trackie McLeod
Dec 08
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Top reasons to visit Sussex

    Towner Gallery

    Collecting and exhibiting contemporary art for 100 years, Towner Eastbourne sits where the coast and the South Downs meet. Towner presents exhibitions…

    Towner Gallery

    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…

    Charleston in Lewes

    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…

    Seven Sisters Country Park

    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…

    Goodwood Motor Circuit

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