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!
Top things to see and do in Sussex
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What not to miss in Sussex this Autumn
Planning an autumn escape? Explore Sussex's harvest events, stunning gardens, pumpkin festivals, cultural experiences and historic traditions.
What's on this week in Sussex
Discover what’s happening this week and plan your perfect day out in Sussex.
Jazz at the Regis School of Music
In her latest musical offering, the international chanteuse Sam Chara performs her unique tribute to…
Mike Bubbins: Ideas Man
- Oct 22, 2026 - Nov 26, 2027
Mike Bubbins, star of hit podcast The Socially Distant Sports Bar, and of BBC television comedies…
Creative Taster Sessions
- West Dean Gardens
- Oct 17, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026
Follow your curiosity and try something new. There are some things we always mean to try. Picking up…
Sussex Wildlife Trust Guided Fungi Walk
Discover a variety of rare and wonderful fungi this autumn during this guided tour led by Senior…
Autumn Walk with Our Head Gardener
Come and enjoy a seasonal walk with our Head Gardener. See the best places to enjoy Autumnal colour…
Brave New World
Join the University of Chichester Conservatoire's newest Musical Theatre students as they embark…
Comedy at the Lamb - Robin Ince
Recommended age 12+ for curious minds. The venue is above a pub. All people under the age of 16 must…
Sompting Pumpkins
- Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Enjoy pumpkin-picking fun at family-run pumpkin field Sompting Pumpkins! This spooky seasonal event…
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy
Bring your own baby comedy Grown Up Comedy... Babies Welcome! WINNER: Best bring-along Baby Event…
Shoreham Record Fair
Shoreham Record Fair Bigger & Better This October! Vinyl Lovers, save the date! The Shoreham…
Adults Only Sundown Adventures
Go Ape’s popular adults-only sessions are back at Tilgate Park, this time for Sundown Adventures…
The Paint Club: Spooky Forest
Join us for this month's workshop we will be painting a spooky forest in time for Halloween!
Academic Life Drawing
- Oct 17, 2026 - Dec 2, 2026
Life Drawing at Paddock Art Studios Lewes. Come and learn how to "See like the Masters…
Baby Broadway Family Concert - Chichester
Baby Broadway is a lively, interactive concert experience for the whole family, featuring songs from…
Dingbats Improv
- Oct 19, 2026 - Dec 21, 2026
Learn to improvise, gain confidence in performance, and have a laugh in these fun and supportive…
The Total Stone Roses & Oaysis Live
The Total Stone Roses play the best 'Roses material including 'She Bangs The Drums…
The Hanging Stars + Si Connelly
London’s The Hanging Stars return with their sixth album, Just A Day - a dazzling collection of…
Halloween at Leonardslee: The Potion Master’s Quest
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Oct 17, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
A spellbinding Halloween adventure awaits... A mysterious quest begins in the gardens this October…
Brewery Unlocked - Free Brewery Tours
Our Head Brewer, Sam, is throwing open the brewery doors for free tours at 6 pm and 7 pm. Have a…
Art History Course | Framing the Landscape in 20th Century British Art
Join us for a three-part series of engaging art history lectures exploring the British landscape…
Goblin Band + Spitzer Space Telescope
Coming ahead of the band’s biggest ever show-to-date at Hackney’s EartH theatre on 1st May - as part…
Dan Tiernan: Quartz and All
Dan Tiernan is back at it again: and this time he's got magic rocks in his pocket. With a hat…
Ludwig
LUDWIG: Beethoven unleashed! His days numbered, relentlessly pounding the keyboard, knowing he will…
Isthmian League: Hastings United Vs Eastbourne Town
Hastings United take on Eastbourne Town in this South East Division fixture.
A Brush with the Med
I am co-hosting an event with the wonderful nutritionist Belle Amatt, creating a Taste of the…
Handel's "Messiah"
- Oct 17, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026
Passionate and committed music beautifully played and sung... Sussex music-making could not be in…
Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner
Tina Queen of Rhythm comes to The Royal Hippodrome for the first time in this sensational show…
A Night at The Musicals
Indulge in a 5 course Tasting Menu inspired by seasonal Sussex produce, whilst enjoying a close up…
Panic At The Emo Day Party
Panic! At The Emo is taking over your afternoon! We're bringing the biggest emo anthems, Myspace…
From the Jam
From the Jam features Bruce Foxton from the original Jam line up. He also spent 15 years playing…
Halloween Shriek Week
Shriek Week is the perfect place to take the kids for a fun-filled, family friendly, spooky day out…
Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?
- Oct 20, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026
The award-winning stand-up and star of Saturday Night Live UK heads out on tour with a brand new…
Loving the Lichen!
Often overlooked, these mysterious organisms, have their own roles to play in natures different…
Kate Corkery: Stories From the Other Side
As the nights draw in and the season of Samhain approaches, Kate Corkery invites you to gather for…
Tour | British Landscapes: A Sense of Place
- Pallant House Gallery
- Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 20, 2026
Join one of our experienced guides for a tour of our current exhibition, British Landscapes: A Sense…
Cheyne of Events A Murder Mystery Dinner
- Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
Our interactive Murder Mystery Dinner - where you are the detectives! Join us in 1967 for Canapes…
Oasess
Oasess return to Knebworthing in 2026! With no word yet if the Gallaghers are returning to Knebworth…
Atomic Rooster
British rock band originally formed by members of the Crazy World of Arthur Brown.
Coffee Concert: Evgenia Startseva
Evgenia Startseva (piano) Born in Kazakhstan, Evgenia has enjoyed an international concert career…
Brewery Unlocked - Free Brewery Tour
Our Head Brewer, Sam, is throwing open the brewery doors for free tours at 6 pm and 7 pm. Have a…
Oil Painting Workshops
- Oct 17, 2026 - Dec 1, 2026
Curious to get your hands dirty to learn the "What, Why's and How's of Oil…
Saving Grace
The play takes place in Jonathan and Graces garden over several months. We join friends and…
Somerley Fields Pyo Pumpkins
- Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Pumpkin Pick Your Own at Somerley Fields Pumpkin season is back at Somerley Fields! Head into the…
The Album Era - Carole King
Carole King’s Tapestry is one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most magical recordings. In this concert, The Album…
Curious About Hastings
- Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
Backstage Tour: Connaught Theatre
- Oct 21, 2026 - Feb 10, 2027
A first-hand look behind the scenes at the Connaught Theatre. Discover the stories and hidden spaces…
Astronomy Night
Ever wondered which stars you are looking at? Or which constellation they make up? An evening in the…
The Paint Club: Sailing Into The Sunset
Join us for this month's event as we paint a boat sailing into the sunset.
The Creative Coast is Calling
Set your own pace along Sussex’s creative coastline, with carefully crafted routes & itineraries that reveal sweeping views, charming seaside culture and hidden coastal treasures.
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Top reasons to visit Sussex
De La Warr Pavilion
- Marina
A pioneering centre for the arts located in Bexhill, established in 1935. A place where everyone can experience contemporary exhibitions…
Hastings Contemporary
Hastings Contemporary is a bold, independent arts charity in the heart of Hastings Old Town. Situated on the town’s historic fishing beach, we…
Towner Gallery
Collecting and exhibiting contemporary art for 100 years, Towner Eastbourne sits where the coast and the South Downs meet. Towner presents exhibitions…
Tours & Experiences
From historic landmarks and charming villages to scenic coastlines and award-winning vineyards, explore the best of Sussex with local expert guides…
Watersports
With a 100-mile coastline and calm inland waterways, there’s nowhere better than Sussex for diving into watersports. A calm paddleboard along…
Top 4 Coastal Walks in Sussex
Explore stunning walks along the beautiful Sussex coastline, following the King Charles III England Coast Path.
A foodies guide to Sussex
Sussex has a vibrant and varied food scene. From farm-to-fork restaurants and vineyard dining to award-winning pubs and Michelin-starred cuisine you…
Sussex shines in the Michelin Guide
The 2026 Michelin Guide has officially been released, and Sussex has once again earned it's place as a must-visit culinary destination. With six…
Food and drink
Sussex has exceptional local produce and world class vineyard estates on its doorstep.
All about the Sussex Coast
The Sussex coastline stretches 140 miles along the English Channel, bookended by Camber Sands in the east and Chichester Harbour and West Wittering in the west. This stunning coastline is filled with diverse beaches, nature reserves, seaside towns, and opportunities for adventure and relaxation! The area stretching from Worthing to Newhaven and Seaford to the South Downs National Park, is designated as a UNESCO Living Coast Biosphere, covering 700Km2 of rare and unique landscapes.
Discover Sussex stories
Best Halloween Events in Sussex 2026
- 12 min read
Whether you're looking for family-friendly Halloween fun, a traditional pumpkin-picking day out…
Festive Family Christmas Events in Sussex: What’s On in 2026
- 7 min read
Magical Christmas Events for Families in Sussex in 2026 Sussex sparkles with festive charm each…
Autumn Colour at Sheffield Park and Garden in Sussex
- 3 min read
Experience Autumn colour at its most spectacular at Sheffield Park and Garden It is hard to put the…
Festive Light Trails in Sussex 2026
- 3 min read
There’s nothing quite like stepping into a world of twinkling lights to get you into the…
Why Sussex Is Your Perfect Autumn Escape This Year
- 5 min read
As summer gives way to crisp mornings and golden afternoons, Sussex transforms into one of the…
Step into the 1066 Battle of Hastings
- 4 min read
On the 14 th of October 1066, the most famous battle in English history took place. Now, every…
Best Vineyard Harvest Experiences in Sussex: Grape Picking, Wine Tastings and Harvest Festivals
- 3 min read
Harvest season is one of the best times to visit a vineyard in Sussex, with late Summer sunshine and…
See Sussex Differently: Active Adventures around Newhaven
- 10 min read
How to spend an active break in Newhaven If you're looking for an active break in Sussex with…
Explore historical Sussex for free: Heritage Open Days 2026
- 3 min read
Every September, Heritage Open Days unlock the doors to some of England’s most fascinating…
Bonfire Night in Sussex: A Proud Tradition of Fire, History and Community
- 4 min read
Each autumn, Sussex bursts into life with the glow of bonfires, the rhythm of marching bands and the…
Tide Mills, Newhaven: discover the history of Sussex's lost village
- 4 min read
Tide Mills, Newhaven: discover the history of Sussex's lost village Just outside Newhaven, on…
Three Newhaven heritage walks that uncover the stories behind the harbour town
- 9 min read
Newhaven is a town that rewards a closer look. Its working harbour, railway, ferry terminal and…
Best Saunas in Sussex: Coastal, Outdoor & Wild Sauna Experiences
- 13 min read
Looking for a sauna in Sussex? From wood-fired beach saunas overlooking the English Channel to…
Take Time to Discover Midhurst: A Historic Gem in the Heart of Sussex
- 3 min read
In the heart of the South Downs National Park, Midhurst is one of Sussex’s most captivating…
Luxury holiday homes in Sussex
- 4 min read
Sometimes the greatest luxury is having the space to slow down. A private hot tub beneath star…
Discover Winnie‑the‑Pooh Inspired Spots Across Sussex
- 5 min read
Winnie-the-Pooh-inspired outings in Sussex In 2026, Winnie-the-Pooh, the warm-hearted and wise…
Explore Sussex Through Channel 5's Jewel of the South Coast
- 4 min read
Explore Sussex Through Channel 5's New Series A new five-part Channel 5 TV series, Sussex…
5 places to keep cool in Sussex this summer
- 5 min read
Your guide to a refreshing ‘cool‑cation’ in Sussex When the temperature rises…
Crossing from Sussex to France: The Newhaven to Dieppe Ferry Guide
- 12 min read
Everything You Need to Know About the Newhaven to Dieppe Ferry The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry crossing…
Cycling the Avenue Verte: Newhaven, Sussex & Beyond
- 15 min read
Newhaven: A Gateway Between Coast & Countryside Arriving into Newhaven from Dieppe in the…
Top 5 Arts festivals in Sussex
- 3 min read
Discover some incredible events in Sussex celebrating the Arts; from world-class Opera at…
How to Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Birthday in Sussex
- 4 min read
Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Birthday in Sussex A magical summer in the real Hundred…
Off the Beaten Track: 5 Hidden Food & Drink Spots in West Sussex
- 3 min read
There's something satisfying about finding a place that feels like a reward for getting off the…
Unmissable walks across Sussex
- 3 min read
Sussex is a county of incredible geographic contrast, offering everything from ancient woodland…
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