Planning a family break or day out on a budget? Experience Sussex has curated a selection of ideas for memorable, great‑value activities in West Sussex and East Sussex. Follow our tips for money saving days out, and low-cost holiday ideas, with a little left over to treat the family to an Ice cream…
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Sussex is a place where nature still feels wonderfully alive. Rewilded estates echo with birdsong and wetlands shimmer with migrating flocks. Across the coast of Sussex Bay, dolphin chase tuna over recovering kelp beds and across the landscape regenerative farmers are restoring biodiversity from the…
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If you’re looking for inspiration for a day trip where you can make the most of your natural surroundings, Sussex gardens are bursting into life this spring. Come and enjoy the seasonal spectacle at some of our most beautiful gardens in the county. Maybe not quite ‘secret’ as such but, with many of…
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Explore the Arun Valley Line: coast, castles and easy escapes from London Looking for a day out that feels like a proper escape but does not involve traffic, parking or complicated planning? The Arun Valley Line makes exploring Sussex by train wonderfully simple. You can hop on at London Victoria…
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Thoughtful Ways to Treat Mum This Mother’s Day in Sussex Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to slow down and spend time together, and Sussex offers a beautiful backdrop for doing just that. Think vineyard views and sparkling wine, gentle strolls along the promenade, creative corners steeped in art…
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Sussex tells its tales in the warm glow of pub firelight. Step into an old inn here and you’re stepping into centuries of lives lived... the footsteps of smugglers, merchants, monks, fishermen, travellers and villagers who shaped this coast‑and‑countryside county. These pubs are more than places to…
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In 2026, the United States of America commemorates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and a small city in Sussex holds a unique connection to this pivotal piece of global history. Located on the south coast of England, Chichester is a cathedral city rich in…
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As the United States marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, commemorating a semiquincentennial of independence, few people realise that the first inklings of revolution were sparked in Sussex by Thomas Paine, the English-born American Founding Father, who lived in the town of Lewes. With its pretty…
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Sussex holds one of the most intriguing links to American history: an original copy of the Declaration of Independence, preserved at the West Sussex Records Office in Chichester. Gifted by the Duke of Richmond of Goodwood Estate, it offers a connection between the American Revolution and the…
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In the heart of Sussex, Pied A Terre Adventures has established itself as one of the region’s most dedicated advocates for exploring the countryside. This family-run company offers far more than conventional guided walks. Its range of outdoor experiences encourages people to reconnect with nature…
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