Ideas & Inspiration

• 10 min read

Sussex offers one of the most rewarding ways to experience art in the UK, far beyond the walls of traditional galleries. Across the county, artists regularly open their studios, homes and shared spaces to visitors, creating a series of art trails that reveal Sussex through its people, landscapes and…

• 5 min read

Few landscapes in England feel as instantly recognisable as the Seven Sisters. These striking chalk cliffs rise and fall along the Sussex coast between Seaford and Eastbourne, creating one of the most dramatic natural scenes in the country. Whether visitors arrive for a bracing coastal walk, a…

• 5 min read

Unusual places to stay in Sussex to turn your break into an experience! Looking for somewhere to stay that feels a little different from the usual hotel break? In Sussex, accommodation often becomes part of the story. This is a county where you can fall asleep surrounded by rewilded landscapes, wake…

• 3 min read

Joe Perkins is the designer of the A Garden for the Future at the National Trust’s Sheffield Park in Sussex and is known for his thoughtful, plant-led approach to historic landscapes. Through his work at one of Sussex’s most celebrated gardens, Joe brings together seasonal beauty, craftsmanship and…

• 5 min read

Discover the Wealden Wine Trail Tucked away among rolling hills, ancient woodland and charming villages, the Wealden Wine Trail offers a relaxed and rewarding way to explore one of Sussex’s most distinctive rural landscapes. Set within the High Weald National Landscape, the trail brings together a…

• 6 min read

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…

• 4 min read

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…

• 7 min read

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…

• 5 min read

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…

• 6 min read

The idea of the “calmcation” has appeared everywhere recently, but in practice it usually means something quite simple: giving yourself time somewhere quieter than everyday life and letting the pace slow down naturally. Sussex is particularly good for that. Within a fairly small area you can move…

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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…