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!
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What's on for everyone
Collecting Modernism: Pablo Picasso to Winifred Nicholson
- Feb 19, 2025 - Mar 9, 2025
An exhibition from The Radev Collection. Follow the extraordinary story of how a modern art…
Crazier Golf in Eastbourne
- Feb 17, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
Swing through 9 crazier holes featuring catapults, loops, and conveyors! Experience the unique…
Maggi Hambling: Nightingale night
- Pallant House Gallery
- Feb 18, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
Explore the profound connection between nature, sound, and art in a new series by one of Britain’s…
Aladdin
- Feb 20, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
The family pantomime you wished for! The 2025 offering by the Westfield Festivity Players. Westfield…
Showtime
- Fishers Farm Park
- Feb 21, 2025 - Feb 22, 2025
Billingshurst Scouting and Guiding present a variety show with a collectionof songs, dances and…
Charcoal Burners' Challenge Afternoon
Wild Weald presents an afternoon of interactive fun, making charcoal using foraged wood, clay and…
Poetry Day: Home
What better way to spend a day than at Charleston reading and writing poetry? These day poetry…
Spire Visits @ Chichester Cathedral
- Chichester Cathedral
- Feb 26, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
Ascend through nearly 950 years of history, guided by knowledgeable volunteers, to Chichester…
Mother Goose
- Feb 28, 2025 - Mar 1, 2025
As has been traditional since 1978, the Lewes Arms Dramatic Society present their annual blend of…
Rangatainment presents Comedy at The Capitol - February
Rangatainment Comedy is proud to present Comedy at The Capitol With Dominic Holland, Josh Baulf, Jin…
Rick Stein
Multi-award-winning chef, writer, restaurateur and presenter Rick Stein delves into his lifelong…
Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan
Award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road in 2025 with his…
The Cabaret Show With No Name
The Cabaret Show with No Name, presented by No Name Show Productions, invites you to an evening of…
Luke Wright JOY!
Following the smash hit success of his Silver Jubilee show, Luke Wright returns with a new set of…
Saints and Sinners
The extremists of Extreme World Wrestling are back! With a new champion crowned in Grayson Dawn. The…
Young EODS: Bugsy Malone Jr
- Mar 15, 2025 - Mar 16, 2025
Young EODS are proudly back at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, presenting this much loved childrens…
Relax, renew & unwind at a Sussex Spa
A beach front sauna with an invigorating sea swim? Or perhaps you're after a luxurious day with treatments and a dip in a hot tub? Whatever your perfect spa day consists of you'll find it in Sussex.
Bailiffscourt Spa
One of the most beautiful spas in the south of England, Bailiffscourt Spa offers tranquility and…
Alexander House Utopia Spa
Grecian-inspired interiors and water-based therapies await at the glorious Utopia Spa. Featuring 25…
The Spread Eagle Spa
In the heart of the South Downs National Park, you'll find stunning facilities beneath a…
Luna Hut Sauna Eastbourne
- Grand Parade
Luna Hut Sauna invites you to immerse yourself in a relaxing, wood-fired sauna experience by the…
Samphire Sauna
- Hastings Pier
Experience a beachfront sauna spa on Hastings Pier with two wood-fired saunas, a cool-down area, sea…
Kindred Sauna at Knepp
- Swallows Lane
Wood fired sauna in nature at the Knepp Estate Campsite. Open to general public and campers alike…
Luna Hut Sauna Worthing
- Brighton Road
Luna Hut Sauna invites you to immerse yourself in a relaxing, wood-fired sauna experience by the…
The Spa at South Lodge
The Spa at South Lodge is a luxury spa with state-of-the-art gym and spin studio, indoor and outdoor…
Ockenden Manor Spa
Nestled in the West Sussex countryside, Ockenden Manor Spa is a haven from the hustle and bustle of…
Top reasons to visit Sussex
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
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South Lodge Hotel
Beautifully appointed bedrooms and a choice of dining options including the 2-AA Rosette Camellia Restaurant specialising in serving local sourced…