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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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…
Ashling Park Estate
Ashling Park Estate's grand tasting rooms and five luxury lodges, which are all designed by…
Beacon Down Vineyard
- Browns Lane
Beacon Down vineyard occupies 18 acres of the beautiful High Weald near Heathfield in East Sussex in…
Blackdown Ridge Estate
Blackdown Ridge produces fine English wines grown in beautiful south-facing vineyards high on the…
Bluebell Vineyard
Situated on the edge of the Ashdown Forest near the famous Bluebell Steam Railway, Bluebell Vineyard…
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…
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…
Leonardslee Wine Estate
- Hammerpond Road
Discover some of the finest wines in West Sussex at Leonardslee Wine Estate, the UK's first Golf…
Mountfield Winery
Nestled in the stunning countryside of East Sussex, Mountfield Winery is a 10-acre vineyard on a…
Mousehall Distillery & Winery
- Mousehall
Mousehall is a family-run, sustainable Distillery & Winery based in Wadhurst, East Sussex…
Nutbourne Vineyard
Nutbourne Vineyard is a family run wine producer making award winning still and sparkling wines in…
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
- Rathfinny Wine Estate
Family-owned Rathfinny Wine Estate is a pioneering grower-producer of English sparkling wines…
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…
Roebuck Estates
- Roebuck Estates
Located near Petworth in West Sussex, Roebuck Estates was founded by two friends, whose belief 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…
Winklestone Vineyard
The Dewhurst family have lived in Fairwarp on the Ashdown Forest for 21 years, planting our small…
Wiston Estate
The family run Wiston Estate offers a variety of wine tours and tasting, where guests can learn…
What's on for everyone
Vineyard Tour and Tasting
- Jun 24, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Experience a Sussex Vineyard tour & wine tasting at Oastbrook Estate Vineyards. Learn…
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…
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…
Jazz Town - Further Stages - Stagecoach Chichester
Step into the glitz, grit, and glamour of Jazz Town a sizzling musical presented by the Furthers…
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
- Jul 6, 2025 - Aug 9, 2025
Bowler Crab Theatre on tour this summer. Bowler Crab produced Twelfth Night in 2014 and again in…
Portsmouth Baroque Choir's Summer Concert,'Gibbons 400',as part of the Festival of Chichester 2025
Times and Seasons Music includes: Works by Gibbons and his contemporaries, Schutz, Byrd, Amner, Bull…
Cloister Tour @ Chichester Cathedral
- Chichester Cathedral
- Jul 2, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025
The Cathedral itself is well known but what about the Cloisters? Join Cathedral Guides for a…
Picture You Dead
- Jul 15, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025
Hot on the heels of the latest instalment of the acclaimed ITV series Grace, superintendent Roy…
The Mirror Cracked
- Jun 25, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
In the quiet village of St. Mary Mead, the arrival of Hollywood actress Marina Gregg and her…
The Album Era performs Bruce Springsteen's Born To Run
Fifty years on from its release, the Boss's 1975 masterpiece continues to reach out to those…
Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your…
Sara Pascoe
Apparently caterpillars completely break down into goo before they become butterflies. Come join…
Broadway Bingo with Katie Pritchard
Join award-winning comedian and Worthing Panto favourite - Katie Pritchard - for a night of…
Queer Creatives: Art Market & Exhibition 2025
Calling at Sussex based LGBTQIA+ artists, designers & makers. Taking place at Colonnade House…
Worthing Techno Militia presents Worthing Pride Party w/ Wes Baggaley, DJ Bunnyhausen
We're super-excited to announce details of our next WTM extravaganza which will be kicking off…
Chichester950 Children's Trail
- Chichester Cathedral
- Jun 24, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025
Join Wilfrid the Seal on a journey of discovery in Chichester Cathedral's latest family trail…
Folk Songs from around the British Isles
Join Hailsham Choral for our popular summer concert when we will be singing a programme which…
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is…
U2 Tribute Show
U2 Tribute Show with U2 Baby
A Night of Queen: Dinner & Rock Royalty
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, great food, and pure rock royalty! Enjoy a…
High School Musical
- Jun 25, 2025 - Jun 26, 2025
Disneys High School Musical on Stage! The story centres on the blossoming relationship between Troy…
Roadhouse Weekender
- Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 6, 2025
The UK's biggest Country Music Line Up! Welcome to the Roadhouse Weekender, a country music…
Inventing Post Impressionism & Izumi Kato
- Jun 24, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
Explore the first institutional exhibition of Izumi Kato's work in the UK. Living and working…
Free CPD Session with Arpita Shah: Portraiture, Photography and Creative Lighting
Join photographic artist and educator Arpita Shah for a practical CPD session linked to…
Etchingham Music Festival
- Jun 28, 2025 - Jul 1, 2025
Performance of Beethoven's Septet in E flat major and Schubert's Octet in F Major
Dawn Landes
Dawn Landes is a Kentucky born singer-songwriter now living in Brooklyn, NY. Her fourth and newest…
Express (70's Disco / Funk DJ Club Night)
A night capturing the spirit of legendary New York Club 'Studio 54', playing the very best…
Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour
- Jun 24, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025
This exhibition takes place at Charleston in Lewes. Step into the world of Vanessa Bell, a…
New Music at the Dorset. 77
Come & catch some of the finest Singer - Songwriting talent around Upstairs at the Dorset Arms…
Halloween Ghost Walk Pevensey
- Jun 28, 2025 - Jul 5, 2025
A 90 minute Guided Ghost walk of Pevensey. Meet Castle Car Park for a guide walk hearing some of the…
The Spirit Of Acid Jazz Rewind!
The Spirit of Acid Jazz Rewind! A Joyful Summer Dance Party celebrating the Funky 90’s musical…
The Official Hastings Pirate Ball 2025
Come Rogues and renegades, fakirs and tinkers, Captain Windsor and the Brethren of Hastings, invite…
Testo by Wet Mess
TESTO is the fever dream from drag icon and genderpunk shapeshifter Wet Mess – a chaotic, sweaty…
Romeo and Juliet
- Jun 25, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
Outdoor Shakespearean production. An innovative production of Shakespeare's beloved love story…
Taylormania
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording…
Festival of the Garden 2025
- Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
For four days this July, Charleston invites you to explore the garden as a radical, resilient and…
Sanctum Sanctorium - The Darkside of the 80's
Formed through a mutual love of 80’s goth and alternative rock music, Sanctum Santorium are a live…
Picture Parlour + Special Guests
Visualise a mysterious venue in an unmarked spot in an unnamed city. A place that draws in runaways…
Hpo Singers
HPO Singers sing Monteverdi HPO SINGERS Elin Samuel Harp John Rockliffe Percussion Richard Eldridge…
Peter and the Test Tube Babies
Peter and the Test Tube Babies are a punk rock band that was formed in the small town of Peacehaven…
Black Foxxes
Over the course of three albums, BLACK FOXXES main-man Mark Holley established his band as a potent…
Nouveau Cabaret
Get ready for a night of bold creativity, talent, and nonstop energy. Nouveau Cabaret is a modern…
Whitney - The Candlelight Concert
Prepare for an electrifying night as Xperience Live presents - Whitney - The Candlelight Concert…
Chris Coull Big Band "Tribute to the Duke"
Trumpeter and band leader Chris Coull leads his octet of inspired jazz soloists in his tribute to…
Priory Meadow Beach
- Jul 1, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Summer is here – and so is the fun at Priory Meadow! After a spot of shopping, take a break and…
Fun Fun
Fun Fun are pleased to invite Evie down from London to play their next party at the Piper. Big fans…
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
Sussex Day is June 16th so let's explore some of the fascinating facts and stories that make this region so special.
Discover Sussex stories
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…
Luxury pubs stays in Sussex
- 10 min read
From countryside taverns to inns by the sea, Sussex has luxury pubs aplenty. This superb selection…
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…
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