Autumn in Sussex
Discover the beauty of Autumn in Sussex. Explore family-friendly pumpkin patches, enjoy spooky Halloween events including the famous Tulley's Shocktoberfest, and experience the thrill of traditional Bonfire Night celebrations across the region. Sussex produces 25% of English Wine, so there’s no better place to get up close and see the annual harvest, with vineyard tours happening across the region
Take in the vibrant colours of Autumn with scenic leaf peeping walks in Sussex including Sheffield Park and Gardens, and unwind in one of our handpicked cosy autumn stays—perfect for weekend getaways or romantic retreats. Whether you're planning a half-term adventure or a peaceful escape, Sussex offers unforgettable autumn activities and attractions for all ages.
Seasonal Highlights
What's on in Sussex this Autumn
A Dangerous Novelty? The Age of Electricity at Standen
- Jun 10, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026
This new exhibition tells the story of Standen as one of the first country houses to be designed…
Guerilla Girls
- Jun 10, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
The graphic art interventions of anonymous feminist collective, Guerrilla Girls, has challenged…
Half Term Nature Explorers
- Jun 10, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
This half term, become a nature explorer at Standen. Create a nature journal of your own with…
The Sound of Music
- Jun 11, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026
The much loved, family favourite musical detailing the life of Maria Rainer and the Von Trapp family…
Sam Braysher/Matyas Gayer Quartet
Sam Braysher Alto Saxophone (picture) Matyas Gayer Piano (picture) Tom Farmer Double Bass Steve…
Equatorial Group + the Puffins
The Equatorial Group are formed of five friends from Eastbourne from various and differing musical…
Tarran
Exhilarating contemporary folk group from Glasgow, with roots in both Ireland and New Zealand…
Sound bath session with Julia Scott-Russell
Join Crystal Sound Therapy practitioner Julia Scott-Russell in discovering the benefits of crystal…
Drowning Pool, Spineshank, (Hed) P.E.
Drowning Pool are hitting the road with Spineshank and Hed PE, coming to a stage near you! Prepare…
Les Miserables School Edition
- Jun 18, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026
We are very excited to bring to you the incredible 'Les Miserables School Edition'.
Ropetackle Comedy Club
- Ropetackle Arts Centre
- Jun 18, 2026 - Nov 19, 2026
Shoreham’s funniest night out is back – and we’ve handpicked SIX of the very best comics on the…
Razz Battle!
Razzamataz Bognor Regis and Razzamataz Horsham battle it out on stage! Celebrating the talent from…
Laugh-Able Comedy Cavalcade. Hastings Edition.
About your host, Mark Nicholas: An autistic comedian of 7 and a half years who takes the stereotypes…
The Adur Estuary - a Site of Special Scientific Interest
Discover the Adur Estuary Site of Special Scientific interest - one of Sussex's important and…
Tree Identification Guided Walk
As you walk the shady summer woods, you'll gather leaves to make your own identification guide…
Comedy at the Lamb - John-Luke Roberts & Joanna Neary
John-Luke Roberts is back by popular demand with a new hour of properly excellent hilarious comedy…
Crawley Keyboard Show Time Concert
Live music concert with professional keyboard players. Music to suit all. No booking. Pay at Door…
Dreamettes Show
Motown show featuring The Dreamettes.
Finding Nemo Jr
- Jun 27, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo…
Roller Derby Double Header
It's the finale of Tier 4 South 2026 and it's all to play for! Game 1: London Docklands…
Studio Safari
Studio Safaris are back again for Sussex Craft Week - get ready to go behind the scenes with the…
Sussex Biodiversity & Regenerative Food Festival
The Sussex Biodiversity & Regenerative Food Festival is launching this June. Join us on East…
Wine in the Vines
- Jun 28, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026
Join us for a unique summer tour of our single-site Wine Estate, followed by an al fresco wine…
Wind in the Willows
- Jul 3, 2026 - Jul 4, 2026
An HTC Youth Group musical production with a cast of 8 - 18 year olds. Written by Sue Langwade, with…
Optics Demo Day
Want to experience wildlife in stunning detail? Our monthly Optics Days are here to help you find…
Photography for Beginners
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Jul 4, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026
Want to start a new hobby or learn more about photography and escape auto mode? Learn how to use…
Plant Fairs Roadshow
Join us and explore a fantastic array of locally grown and rare plants from some of the South…
Battle Marketing Group present: Ceilidh Dance Evening
Join us for a lively and welcoming ceilidh a traditional social dance full of energy, music, and…
Sugarhill Gang + The Furious Five
Global music legends, multi-platinum selling artists, Grammy Hall of Fame, Walk of Fame inductees…
Book Talk: Clifford Beal
Author Clifford Beal, in interview with former director of The Late Show, Leigh Shine, explores his…
Seascape Painting guided boat trip on Solar Heritage
Capture the beauty of Chichester Harbour National Landscape from the water with guidance from local…
The Total Stone Roses
The UK’s best Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage after a brief 16 month, covid-induced hiatus…
The Agria Royal International Horse Show
- Jul 22, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
Five-star showjumping and championship showing at one of the most famous showgrounds in the world…
Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
A loving tribute to the BBC’s classic TV series, the show has been seen by over a million people…
I Know That Tune! Trials & Tribulations of Writing Music for TV
Multiple award-winning composer Lester Barnes whose accolades include Clio Gold Award, Oscar, Emmy…
The Eights - An Evening with Author Joanna Miller
In 1920, in the aftermath of the Great War, women have finally been given the right to vote and…
Alive at The Barn! Music Festival
- Jul 24, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026
Join us for the return of Southwick's annual Music Festival. Two days. One barn. Zero chance of…
Rocket Max - Tribute To Elton John
Prepare for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the legendary music of Elton John in the…
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
The group sing a cappella in a joyously energetic performance that combines loud powerful choruses…
The Wind In The Willows
- Tilgate Forest
- Aug 8, 2026 - Aug 16, 2026
Following the success of 2025s A Comedy of Errors we are excited to be returning once again to the…
Barry 'the Fish' Melton
On his farewell UK tour one of the stalwarts of Country Joe & The Fish breezes into Chichester…
Premier Summer Wrestling Spectacular
The Summer Wrestling Spectacular at the South Coast's premier wrestling venue, featuring a…
South Downs Hike | 6k Circular | Ramble Worldwide Guided Walk
Join us for a fun, free 6km guided hike around the beautiful South Downs– perfect for a relaxing day…
Applejack
Sally-Anne Rendell, one of the best Dolly Parton tributes is performing her Applejack show along…
Hastings Pride
The largest pride to ever take place on a pier in the country. We are a small team first brought…
Tina Under the Stars
The Ultimate Tribute to the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll! Experience the raw power and electrifying energy…
Connor Selby
Authentic, roots-based voices have penetrated the mainstream in recent years; from the soulful…
The Real Thing
- Sep 16, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026
Multi-million selling soul band The Real Thing are ready to give their much loved disco-inspired…
Special Kinda Madness
Special Kinda Madness perform a truly authentic set, combining the phenomenally energetic stage…
Greg Chapman's Discovery of Witchcraft
A show of magic, storytelling, history, comedy and thought. In 1584, Reginald Scott released his…
Horsham Comedy Night
John Ryan (compere), Ninia Benjamin, Mike Mc Clean and Terry Alderton.
The Emerald Dawn
As a multi-instrumentalist, symphonic progressive rock quartet, The Emerald Dawn combine elements…
An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret
A night of laughter, cabaret, mystery, and glamour! Roll up, roll up...a scintillating night out of…
In The Air Tonight
In the Air Tonight will leave you in awe of the incredible discography of Phil Collins. It’s an Easy…
Alan Davies
He thinks he’s Marty McFly but he’s older than Doc Brown. He spends more time in the pharmacy than…
Bowiesque
Brighton's own, Bowiesque are highly professional outfit with decades of experience between…
Ben Ottewell
As a singer and lead guitarist in rock band Gomez, Ben Ottewell is well known for his unmistakable…
The Hanging Stars + Special Guests
London’s The Hanging Stars return with their sixth album, Just A Day - a dazzling collection of…
Thea Gilmore
Prolific singer-songwriter from Oxfordshire whose style is strongly influenced by Bob Dylan, Tom…
Magic Men
Magic Men have sold over 1 million tickets worldwide — and now, the world’s biggest Ladies Night is…
China Crisis
Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside…
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology…
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Who is to blame for the worldwide phenomena of ukulele orchestras and ukulelemania? The Ukulele…
Maximum Who
Performing an authentic tribute to The Who's hits and rarities 1965 -1978.
Beardyman
Beardyman is an award winning musician, a digital superstar, one of the world's best beatboxers…
Genticorum
Popular and award-winning Montréal-based trio who have been one of the leading lights in…
Beauty and the Beast
- Dec 3, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026
Beautiful Belle dreams of living the adventures she reads about in her books. When she becomes the…
Jingle Bell Rock - A Christmas Comedy Musical
- Dec 3, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026
Jingle Bell Rock by Tony Hudson is a delightful British romantic comedy musical set in a fictional…
The Big Christmas Sing-a-long with Aled Jones & Alexander Armstrong
Get ready to lift your voices and celebrate the festive season with The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long…
K-Klass: House & Club Classics
- Feb 26, 2027 - Feb 27, 2027
K-Klass take over for a night of house and club classics with special guest DJs. K-klass are…
Man In The Mirror
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP! This…
Blackheart Orchestra
Award-winning British songwriters, composers and multi-instrumentalists Chrissy Mostyn and Rick…
Autumn cosy escapes
Experience Sussex's Autumn beauty. Plan your perfect countryside escape today.
@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…
Tillingham Estate - Stay
We have eleven double rooms in what was formerly a hop barn. In addition to our rooms, we have…
The Nest Danehill
Book a wonderful stay at this idyllic woodland holiday cottage with a private garden and…
Gravetye Manor
- Vowels Lane
Gravetye Manor, a delightful historic hotel set in more than 1,000 acres of tranquil English…
The Piggery and Huts at John Bull's House
- Bulls Lane
The Piggery at John Bulls House is a luxury single storey farm building recently converted by its…
Amberley Castle Hotel
Located in the picturesque village of Amberley in the beautiful West Sussex countryside, Amberley…
The Star Hotel
The Star is a striking grade II Listed 15th century building in the medieval village of Alfriston…
The Lodges at Tinwood Estate
For a luxurious break, come to the beautiful wine lands of Sussex and stay in the tranquil vineyard…
South Lodge
- South Lodge
Switch off from the everyday and switch on your senses at South Lodge hotel and spa in West Sussex…
The Pig in the South Downs
Set within the small hamlet of Madehurst, The Pig Hotel is high up on the South Downs and just four…
Duck Lodge B&B
Duck Lodge B&B is a luxury log cabin located on the South Downs way, nestled within the…
Saddlers B&B
Saddlers B&B is a boutique, award-winning bed and breakfast set in the heart of Funtington, a…
Oastbrook Estate
- Junction Road
Situated in an award winning vineyard. Whether you stay in one of our housed or in our Glamping, a…
Mountfield Winery - Stays
Situated on the edge of the Mountfield Court estate, the Kennels is our newly converted cabin for…
The Artisan Bakehouse
The Artisan Bakehouse offers the perfect base for those looking for a country retreat with a touch…
Beachy Head Holiday Cottages
- The Green
For family reunions, breaks with friends, girly weekends, country retreats and escapes from the city…
Ivy Cottage
- Church Place
18th Century holiday cottage with three bedrooms accommodating up to six people. Self-contained with…
The Cottage Bed and Breakfast
The Cottage Bed & Breakfast has been welcoming guests for over 20 years. The property itself is…
Downash Wood Treehouses
- Tinkers Lane
Escape to a world of luxury amidst nature at Downash Wood Treehouses. ​Our uniquely designed…
Embers | By Luxury Boltholes
Set back from the road behind a canopy of trees, Embers reveals itself only to those lucky few who…
Hill View
Hill View is a small B&B on the outskirts of Steyning, a beautiful town on the edge of the South…
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 spectacle of fireworks. Bonfire Night here is far…
Inspiration for your Autumn walks
Harvest feasts and local Sussex produce
Duke of Wellington
The Duke of Wellington or The Welly is a free house, located in Shoreham. The cellar is stocked with…
Halfway Bridge Inn
- Halfway Bridge
A Sussex dining destination in the heart of the South Downs, The Halfway Bridge has charm and a…
Missing Link Brewery and Tap Room
- Selsfield Road
Award winning craft brewery with friendly and well appointed Tap Room and Beer Garden serving home…
Rye Waterworks Micropub
- Tower Street
Award winning Micropub A small, quirky but vibrant bar with a massive selection of local beers and…
Seal Bay Resort
Seal Bay Resort is a 300 acre holiday resort park in Selsey, near Chichester with unspoilt views…
The Anchor Tap
The Anchor Tap in Horsham is now open, featuring 6 cask pulls, a 10 keg line, alongside a world…
The Badgers
The Badgers is a privately owned freehouse nestled in the heart of the South Downs. The Badgers has…
The Barley Mow
A Traditional country pub nestled within the pretty village of Walderton nr. Chichester, surrounded…
The Black Rabbit
Hall and Woodhouse is one of the few remaining regional family brewers, brewing our award-winning…
The Bricklayers Arms
- West Street
Located in the very centre of Midhurst, West Sussex, the Bricklayers Arms offers a comfortable blend…
The Bridge Inn
- Houghton Bridge
A country pub and kitchen in the heart of the South Downs. The Bridge Inn serves real ales, good…
The Crown, Horsted Keynes
- The Green,
The Crown at Horsted Keynes is situated inside a 16th Century building, complete with beautiful…
The Earl of March
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Goodwood and the South Downs the Earl of March is a country…
The Fountain Inn
Situated in Ashurst, and near the market town of Steyning, The Fountain Inn is always an ideal spot…
The Fox Goes Free
- Charlton Road
The Fox Goes Free is a charming country pub with inglenook fireplaces and many original, rustic…
The George Inn Rye
- High Street
A sixteenth-century coaching inn thoughtfully renovated and creatively reimagined as a luxurious…
The Hollist Arms
The Hollist Arms is a 18th Century pub at the heart of the picturesque village of Lodsworth in West…
The Old House Inn
Situated just minutes from Gatwick Airport yet with a surprisingly remote feel, at The Old House Inn…
The Queens Head
- The Hollow
The Queens Head in West Chiltington is a traditional village inn, deep in the Sussex countryside…
The Red Lion, Hooe
- Denbigh Road
About Us The Red Lion is a family‑run, historic country pub nestled in the heart of Hooe village…
The Seal pub and restaurant
The Seal has been established for over 40 years and is a family run business on the West Sussex…
The Sportsman Inn (Amberley)
- Rackham Road
For lovers of warm hospitality, hand-picked local Sussex real ales and all the ambience of a true…
The Woodcote, Graffham
- The Woodcote,
With its peaceful setting in the village of Graffham in the South Downs National Park, The Woodcote…
The World's End
Classic beamed country pub with deals on shared meals selected from a global comfort-food menu.
Pumpkin picking and Halloween fun!
Autumn inspiration
9 places to see the best Autumn colours in Sussex
- 8 min read
Experience the changing season in Sussex As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, Sussex begins its annual transformation into a landscape of rich reds, golds and russets. From historic gardens to wild forests, the county offers a wide variety of places to enjoy the beauty of autumn.
3 Cosy Sussex Hideaways
- 1 min read
We just adore these cosy Winter spots Each with their own unique draw, these spots to hunker down away from the cold are stunning hideaways, perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of the festive season. Which would you visit first? Perfect for: Couples wanting a secluded hideaway Tucked away…
Explore historical Sussex for free: Heritage Open Days 2025
- 2 min read
Every September, Heritage Open Days unlock the doors to some of England’s most fascinating historic sites—and Sussex is no exception. Taking place from 12 – 21 September, this is your chance to explore hidden gems and cultural treasures across Sussex, for free and discover what makes Sussex…
5 fun things to do in Sussex after Dark
- 6 min read
As the sun sets over Sussex, the county takes on a whole different vibe…Offering an array of after-dark experiences from music venues, culture, and nightlife to haunted happenings, stargazing and nature walks. There’s something to appeal to the night owl in everyone. Piers after dark Here’s to…
A thousand years of history in 5 days on the Sussex coast
- 7 min read
From the Norman invasion in 1066 to the perils of WWII, Sussex has been at the forefront of Britain’s most decisive moments. Add to the mix tales of smugglers and pirates, of shipwrecks and ghostly sightings, and you’ve got yourself the ultimate holiday destination for history buffs. Come, let the…
The Sussex Coast through the seasons
- 8 min read
Venture into nature: Sussex through the seasons Nature. For many of us, it’s where we feel our freest. Our happiest. At one with the world. And in Sussex, we’re blessed with natural beauty, from our 140 mile coastline to the rolling hills of the South Downs. It’s not just creatives, artists, and…