Experience Mid Sussex
Mid Sussex is a delightful part of the county, offering a gentle blend of countryside charm and easy accessibility. Just a short journey from London, Gatwick Airport and the Sussex coast, it’s an ideal destination for those looking to escape the city and explore a quieter, more scenic side of England. The area is known for its rolling landscapes, dotted with vineyards, nature reserves and historic estates. You'll find a mix of traditional market towns and picturesque villages, each with their own character and appeal. Lindfield, with its wide high street, duck pond and timber-framed buildings, is a particularly lovely example. The surrounding countryside is perfect for walking, cycling or simply soaking up the views, and there are plenty of cosy pubs and cafés to pause in along the way.
Highlights include Wakehurst, a beautiful botanic garden managed by Kew, and Ardingly Reservoir, which offers watersports and peaceful walking routes. For those with a taste for local produce, Bolney Wine Estate is well worth a visit, offering tours and tastings in a scenic vineyard setting. The heritage Bluebell Railway runs through the area, with steam trains offering a nostalgic journey through the Sussex countryside and a unique way to experience the landscape. Whether you're here for a weekend or just passing through, Mid Sussex offers a warm welcome and plenty to discover.
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Mid Sussex Food and Drink
Gravetye Manor Restaurant
- Gravetye Manor
We pride ourselves on serving up exceptional food in our Michelin Star restaurant and take…
Missing Link Brewery and Tap Room
- Selsfield Road
Award winning craft brewery with friendly and well appointed Tap Room and Beer Garden serving home…
Morley's Bistro
- High Street
Nestled on the high street of Hurstpierpoint village, Morley's Bistro is proud to serve…
Proper Cycling and Coffee
If you are looking for a new bike or accessory, want to relax with a coffee, grab a pre or post ride…
Reflections at Alexander House
- East St
Inspired by natural colours and modern day simplicity, Reflections is perfect for a more relaxed…
The Bent Arms Pub and B&B
Located in Lindfield, just outside of Haywards Heath, The Bent Arms is a country pub full of…
The Bookshop
The Bookshop is a quintessential English book shop that features a small cafe, where you can enjoy a…
The Cat Inn
The Cat Inn is a 16th Century free house set in the picturesque village of West Hoathly. Based on…
THE CIDER TAP & BREW HOUSE
- Cowfold Road
Set amongst our 200 acre farm and orchards our stunning Taproom & Pizza Kitchen is open…
The Crown, Horsted Keynes
- The Green,
The Crown at Horsted Keynes is situated inside a 16th Century building, complete with beautiful…
The Fig Tree Restaurant
- High Street
Nestled in an elegant, 32 seat space, our restaurant offers a refined and personal journey through…
The Ginger Fox
- Muddleswood Road
The Ginger Fox is a friendly and relaxed restaurant in the rural setting of the South Downs. We…
The Half Moon
- The Street
The Half Moon offers a warm welcome to their restaurant and bar. Dating back to the early 18th…
The Hop Sun Taproom
Powered by Heathen Brewers, this microbrewery and taproom serves handcrafted beers brewed on-site as…
The Jack and Jill Inn
The Jack and Jill Inn is a family-run pub situated in the picturesque countryside of Mid Sussex…
The Oak Barn Restaurant & Bar
- Cuckfield Road
We aim to provide a second to none dining and bar experience - only first-class customer service…
The Rows & Vine at Ridgeview
Set in the picturesque Ridgeview vineyard, The Rows & Vine is a unique dining space located by…
The Rows & Vine Restaurant at Ridgeview Wine Estate
- Ditchling Common
Make lasting memories at The Rows & Vine, our vineyard restaurant in Sussex. We're back…
The Royal Oak Poynings
The perfect country to pub to relax after a walk over the South Downs. Enjoy one of our daily…
The Shepherd & Dog Inn
- The Street
Award winning 16th century country pub with picturesque garden & natural stream at the foot of…
The Sloop Inn
- Sloop Lane
The Sloop Inn in Scaynes Hill is a charming, historic countryside pub offering a warm, inviting…
The Stand Up Inn
The Stand Up Inn may be traditional in appearance, but it is contemporary in cuisine. The pub…
Tom's Food
Located in Cuckfield, West Sussex. Tom's Food is the perfect tranquil location to meet a friend…
Tulleys Tea Room
Tulleys Tea Room has been a much-loved destination for many years in Turners Hill and surrounding…
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@FL Luxury retreat
Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nestled between farmland and the ancient woodland…
Alexander House Hotel and Spa
- East St
Set within 120 acres of glorious Sussex countryside, Alexander House is a luxury manor house with…
Blackberry Wood
Situated in the West Sussex Countryside, at the foot of the South Downs, Blackberry Wood is the…
Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre
- Grinstead Lane
Discover the adventure, tranquility, and natural beauty of Blackland Farm. Nestled in the…
Danny Cottage
Danny Cottage is a stunning property located in the desirable village of Hurstpierpoint, perfect for…
Duck Lodge B&B
Duck Lodge B&B is a luxury log cabin located on the South Downs way, nestled within the…
Dyke Farm Barn
Imagine waking up to birdsong, sipping fresh coffee while gazing out across the rolling hills of the…
Gravetye Manor
- Vowels Lane
Gravetye Manor, a delightful historic hotel set in more than 1,000 acres of tranquil English…
Hidden Home
- Gordon Road
Ground floor flat with a private entrance (two steps to enter) Driveway parking for one vehicle…
Missing Link Glamping
- Selsfield Road
Glamping site with 10 glamping pods all with wood fired hot tubs, fire pit, kitchen, wifi, smart TV…
Morley's Accommodation
- High Street
Nestled on the high street of Hurstpierpoint village, Morley's Bistro is proud to offer…
Ockenden Manor Hotel and Spa
An Elizabethan manor house with 28 lavishly decorated rooms, spa and a fine-dining restaurant set in…
The Enchanted Glade
- Station Approach
Nestled in the heart of the Ashdown Forest, Sussex, here you will find an exclusive, off-grid…
The Granary
- Newbury Lane
Situated just a short stroll from the picturesque village of Cuckfield on the edge of the…
The Oak Rooms
The Oak Rooms is a self-contained premium home, located in the residential end of the High Street of…
The Old Flower Field
Relax and unwind in award-winning luxury lodges nestled next to the South Downs National Park, just…
The Walled Garden
- New Way Lane
Welcome to The Walled Garden, a distinguished country residence nestled at the foot of the South…
Verdant Rise
Escape to Verdant Rise, a luxury five-bedroom home in Albourne, West Sussex—just nine miles from…
Wickwoods Country Club Hotel and Spa
- Shaves Wood Lane
Wickwoods Country Club Hotel is a three-star hotel with brilliant facilities whether you are looking…
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
- Treemans Road
Wild Boar Wood campsite is based in High Weald, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site is…
Windfalls Boutique Hotel
Whether you are looking for a romantic break, a honeymoon night, a business stop over or just feel…
Worth Forest Glamping
- High Street
A woodland setting in the heart of West Sussex countryside, Worth Forest Glamping offers luxury…
What to see and do in Mid Sussex
Albourne Estate
- Shaves Wood Lane
Albourne Estate is set deep in the glorious Sussex countryside overlooking the South Downs, yet just…
Alexander House Utopia Spa
- East St
Grecian-inspired interiors and water-based therapies await at the glorious Utopia Spa. Featuring 25…
Ardingly Activity Centre
The tranquil Ardingly reservoir can be found 3 miles north of Haywards Heath. It is home to a number…
Bolney Wine Estate
- Foxhole Lane
Established in 1972, by Janet and Rodney Pratt, Bolney Wine Estate in West Sussex was one of the…
Borde Hill Garden
- Borde Hill Lane
Borde Hill is a 2,000-acre Estate which has been owned by the Stephenson Clarke family for over 130…
Bubble football, Albourne
If the thought of running around a field with just a giant zorb for protection fills you with…
Burgess Hill Golf Centre
- Cuckfield Road
Burgess Hill Golf Centre We welcome golfers and non-golfers to enjoy our Golfing Facility here in…
Chequer Mead Theatre
Located in the heart of East Grinstead, Chequer Mead Theatre is an intimate theatre that offers…
Clip 'n Climb Crawley
- Forest Park Way
Clip 'n Climb Crawley is the UK's largest Clip 'n Climb centre! Our indoor climbing…
Devil's Dyke
Immerse yourself in one of the longest, deepest and widest dry valley areas in the UK. The inner…
East Grinstead Museum
- Cantelupe Road
East Grinstead Museum tells two stories: the history of the town and local area, and the story of…
Gravetye Estate
- Vowels Lane
Gravetye Estate sits a few miles south of East Grinstead, within the High Weald Area of Outstanding…
Great British Wine Tours
Book an outing with the Great British Wine Tours company and be introduced to some of the finest…
Hassocks Community Cycle Hire
Hassocks Community Cycle Hire offers an on demand service for hiring bikes. Located at Hassocks…
Hickstead, All England Showjumping
- Hickstead
Hickstead, home to the iconic All England Jumping Course in West Sussex, is a premier destination…
High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden
- High Beeches Lane
High Beeches is a 27 acre woodland garden near Handcross. It is a garden of meandering paths and…
High Weald Dairy - Cheese Tours
Cheese lovers rejoice. Ever wondered how hard or soft cheese is made? Now’s your chance to…
Kingscote Estate
- Vowels Lane
The beautiful 150 acre Kingscote Estate produces both still and sparkling white wines…
Missing Link Brewing
Missing Link Brewing is a new micro brewery based in East Grinstead. These exciting new brewers…
Nymans
- Staplefield Road
One of the National Trust’s premier gardens, Nymans has views stretching across the Sussex Weald…
Ockenden Manor Spa
Nestled in the West Sussex countryside, Ockenden Manor Spa is a haven from the hustle and bustle of…
Q Leisure
Perfect for adrenaline junkies - Q Leisure is one of the county's leading outdoor activity centres…
Ridgeview Wine Estate
- Fragbarrow Lane
Nestled at the foot of the picturesque South Downs in Ditchling, just a 20-minute drive from…
Sparkling Sussex e-bike tour
Enjoy the best of Sussex and Sussex wine with this carefully created tour: five nights and two…
Spirit of the Downs
- Foxhole Lane
Spirit of the Downs is a multi award winning distillery producing Sussex Brandy, Grape Vodka and…
Standen House and Gardens
Discover the arts and crafts movement at the Standen family home and explore life as it would have…
The Priest House
- North Lane
The Priest House stands in a traditional cottage garden in the picturesque village of West Hoathly…
The Yoga Yurt
- Staplefield Road
Yoga Studio in Cuckfield A peaceful, purpose-built yoga space in the Sussex countryside. Surrounded…
Three Greys Riding School
Based near the Mid Sussex village of Pyecombe, Three Greys Riding School is set against the…
Tulleys Farm
Tulleys Farm is a large event space on the outskirts of Crawley, famous for its Halloween fright…
Wakehurst
- Wakehurst
Have a day out like no other at Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden. With over 500 acres to…
Wild Heart Woodland Connection
- Furzefield Road
Outdoor therapy, nature connection sessions, groups and workshops. All taking place in a beautiful…
Wilderlands
Wilderlands is a new project that aims to support nature in the UK by encouraging rewilding. This…
Wings Aviation Museum
- Unit 1 Bucklands Farm,
The Wings Museum is housed in a large "hangar" style building located near to Gatwick…
Wobblegate Orchards
- Cowfold Road
A regenerative family farm and orchards set in a beautiful valley just North of The South Downs…
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Walking Trails in Mid Sussex
A 40-mile walking trail split into 7 circular walks, passing through the picturesque towns and villages across Mid Sussex.