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!
Awaken your inner explorer
Come and discover your new favourite destination. What can you expect? Here's a taster...
What's on for everyone
Sussex Flutes
Since 2009, Sussex Flutes have established a reputation for high quality flute chamber music…
Crawley Millennium Concert Band 25th Anniversary Concert
Join us as we celebrate 25 years of being Crawley's premier wind band. Enjoy a concert featuring…
God Of Carnage By Yasmina Reza
- Jun 9, 2025 - Jun 14, 2025
GOD OF CARNAGE By Yasmina Reza What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly…
The Government Inspector
The bureaucrats in a remote provincial town are panicking. Word has gone round that a bigwig…
Jarrod Dickenson
- May 27, 2025 - Feb 16, 2026
Texas-born songwriter, Jarrod Dickenson's slightly spooky melodies and lyrics invoke a…
Two Ship Festival 2025
A feast of improvised music in Hastings, featuring Otti Albietz, David Birchall, Olie Brice, Kate…
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
- Jun 14, 2025 - Aug 9, 2025
Bowler Crab Theatre on tour this summer. Bowler Crab produced Twelfth Night in 2014 and again in…
What Dance Can Do
Please note this booking is for Sunday only. The booking link for Saturday will open shortly What…
Second Person Narrative
- Jun 12, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025
You're born a girl. You grow up. You grow old. You die. But who is in control of your life…
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Sussex presents a General Knowledge Quiz (with some G&S)
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Sussex presents a General Knowledge Quiz (with some G&S)…
Pixies & Pirates | May Half Term!
- May 24, 2025 - Jun 1, 2025
A magical May Half Term adventure for pre-schoolers and primary-aged children! Set sail for fun and…
Izumi Kato
- May 24, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025
Explore the first institutional exhibition of Izumi Kato’s work in the UK. Living and working…
Summer Sizzler Gymnastics Festival SHOW 2
SHOW 2 An incredible celebration of gymnastics to celebrate the Summer time with our Summer Sizzler…
Goat Yoga Experience
- May 31, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
We offer a truly unique twist on traditional yoga, welcoming you to flow, stretch, and unwind in the…
Eastbourne College Year 12 Drama Scholars present 100
- Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025
Imagine that you must choose one single memory from your whole life; everything else will be erased…
East Grinstead Rock Choir
- Jun 2, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
Do you want to find a choir near you? The East Grinstead Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Natasha…
Eric Martin
Eric Lee Martin is an American rock singer and musician who was active throughout the 1980s, 1990s…
Children's Workshop | Write950 creative writing with author Ali Sparkes | Age 7
CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL SEEKS YOUNG WRITING TALENT Is there a young writer in your life who has…
Space
Indie-rock outfit from Liverpool who hit the charts in the mid-90s with the quirky 'Female of…
Phil Collins & Genesis Tribute Show
- Jun 15, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025
Phil Collins Tribute with Easy Lover
The Very Hungry Caterpillar™
- May 24, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025
Join us for one of nature’s greatest transformations as you become the world’s most famous…
The Manfreds
The '60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most…
Horse & Groom Ride Experience
For new and experienced horse riders alike. Learn about the long history of horses on the estate…
Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour
- May 24, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025
This exhibition takes place at Charleston in Lewes. Step into the world of Vanessa Bell, a…
Rebecca Milford Choir Workshop for Children
Choir Workshop for 8-11 year olds.
Mark Thomas and Friends
He's back! The amazing Mark Thomas returns. Mark's past appearances always sells out, and…
Curious About Chichester
- May 24, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
Have fun discovering Chichester with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional…
Elderflower Fields 2025
The award-winning Elderflower Fields family festival offers a fantastic wild weekend of music…
Halloween Ghost Walk Pevensey
- May 24, 2025 - Jul 5, 2025
A 90 minute Guided Ghost walk of Pevensey. Meet Castle Car Park for a guide walk hearing some of the…
Karl Loxley - Songs from The Stage & Screen
Rated by Sir Tom Jones as having one of the best theatrical voices he'd ever heard! Karl returns…
One Night of Adele
One Night Of Adele transports you into the sensational atmosphere of an Adele concert experience…
Nature and Close-up / Macro Photography Workshop
This all-day workshop provides an introduction to the key principles and techniques for Nature and…
Poetry Day: Exposure
What better way to spend a day than at Charleston reading and writing poetry? These day poetry…
New Candys + Chimer
Concocted with the darkest deviant rock'n'roll ethos and distinctive melodic distortions…
A-May-zing half term at Drusillas Park
- May 24, 2025 - Jun 1, 2025
Keep the kids half term happy with a zooper day out at Drusillas Park this May! Get nose-to-nose…
Forbidden Nights
Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 10 years of…
Songbirds and Sussex Gruffs
An evening of song from Songbirds ladies choir and Sussex Gruffs Male Voice Choir. Ticket includes…
Free Football Camp Day
This camp is completely free of charge! This is the first of our football camps and therefore as a…
Sensory Storytelling for Toddlers with Bertie and Bow
- Jun 2, 2025 - Jul 21, 2025
Bertie and Bows Magical Storytelling Sessions! Join Bertie and Bow at the Heene Community Centre…
Curious About Hastings
- May 24, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
Have fun discovering Hastings with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure…
Mouse on a Mission
Meet the Mouse-spotters and track down the story of Daisy mouse, whose home is in danger, and Henry…
Benoit Viellefon Hot Club
Being a local resident since 2017, Benoit Viellefon has been performing in Hastings & St…
Hannah White: 'Sweet Revolution' Album Launch
Hannah White, one of the UK's fastest-rising singer-songwriters, will release her…
ABBA Revival
An award winning tribute around Europe to one of the biggest bands of all time.
Experience the parks & gardens of Sussex
Arundel Castle
No trip to West Sussex is complete without visiting the magnificent Arundel Castle. Set high on a…
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…
Buchan Country Park
Buchan Country Park is 170 acres of beautiful countryside right on Crawley's doorstep. This is an…
Cowdray Estate
- Cowdray Estate Office
Located in Midhurst at the heart of the South Downs National Park, Cowdray Estate is a treat for…
Denmans Garden
Denmans is a tranquil contemporary garden started by plantswoman Joyce Robinson, a pioneer in…
Goodwood Art Foundation
A new destination for contemporary art in the UK, the Goodwood Art Foundation will feature the work…
Goodwood House
Set in the stunning 12,000 acre Goodwood Estate, Goodwood House is the home of the Earl and Countess…
Great Dixter House & Gardens
- Great Dixter
Great Dixter is a garden you can immerse yourself in, vibrant, daring and exciting. Originally home…
Highdown Gardens
Highdown Gardens is a unique chalk garden nested in the South Downs National Park and overlooking…
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens is described as ‘The Finest Woodland Gardens in England’. Its rich…
Nymans
One of the National Trust’s premier gardens, Nymans has views stretching across the Sussex Weald…
Parham House and Gardens
Hidden just off the A283 just outside the pretty village of Storrington, Parham House & Gardens…
Pashley Manor Gardens
- Pashley Road
At Pashley you will discover 11 acres of beautiful borders and vistas - the culmination of a…
Petworth House and Park
On the edge of the market town, Petworth House and Park is the perfect place to evade the crowds and…
Seven Sisters Country Park
- East Dean Road
Seven Sisters Country Park is a poular destination to experience the iconic Seven Sisters white…
Sheffield Park and Garden
About Sheffield Park and Garden The Grade I listed garden is a horticultural work of art formed…
Standen House and Gardens
Discover the arts and crafts movement at the Standen family home and explore life as it would have…
Sussex Prairie Wild
- Wheatsheaf Road
Located near Henfield, the Sussex Prairie Gardens are set in eight acres of gloriously planted…
Tilgate Forest
Located in the High Weald area of West Sussex, near Crawley - only half an hour from the hustle and…
Uppark House and Garden
Uniquely placed in a stunning hilltop location on the South Downs, Uppark House was built in the…
Wakehurst
- Wakehurst Gardens, Selsfield Rd,
Part of London’s Kew Gardens, Wakehurst near Balcombe is a magical place to enjoy a family day out…
West Dean Gardens
Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, West Dean Gardens in West Sussex is one of the greatest…
Top reasons to visit Sussex
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…
South Downs Honey
South Downs Honey, is a small Honey farm based in and around the South Downs National Park. We produce a range of pure, raw, and unfiltered honeys…
Marmalade MTB
Passion and experience drives the team at Marmalade MTB. The aim is simple - to provide you with everything you need, to explore and discover MTB…
Spirit of the Downs
- Foxhole Lane
Spirit of the Downs is a multi award winning distillery producing Sussex Brandy, Grape Vodka and Liqueurs, crafted with sustainability at its heart…
Gravetye Manor
- Vowels Lane
Gravetye Manor, a delightful historic hotel set in more than 1,000 acres of tranquil English countryside. With a magnificent Michelin Star restaurant…
Restaurant Interlude
"OUR STORY in·ter·lude \ ˈin-tər-ˌlüd A period or event that comes between two others and is different from them." Interlude is a contemporary…
South Lodge Hotel
Beautifully appointed bedrooms and a choice of dining options including the 2-AA Rosette Camellia Restaurant specialising in serving local sourced…
Vineyards, Tasting & Tours
Find a Sussex Vineyard to explore... enjoy wine tasting, tours and so much more
Sussex Wine
Sussex wine is celebrated for its quality and variety, particularly its world-class sparkling wines. The region's vineyards have garnered numerous…
Women in Sussex Wine
The trailblazing Women behind Sussex wine are not only producing exceptional vintages but also paving the way for future generations.
Discover Sussex stories
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…
Top 5 culture festivals in Sussex
- 4 min read
Discover a whole host of incredible festivals in Sussex celebrating the Arts, opening from May in…
Slow Horsham: Pause, breathe and explore Sussex at your own pace
- 7 min read
Spend a week or two tuning into nature in Sussex. This itinerary invites you to slow down, take a…
Wild Horsham: A week of active adventures in Sussex’s great outdoors
- 8 min read
Wild Horsham: A week of active adventures in Sussex’s great outdoors Spend a week or more…
Foodie Horsham: A long weekend among Sussex’s vineyards, hops and gardens
- 7 min read
Dedicate four days to sipping and savouring the local flavours of one of Sussex’s most…
Plan the perfect Sussex beach break
- 6 min read
Sussex-on-Sea Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside. Well, we would, wouldn’t we? After…
Food and drink
Sussex has exceptional local produce and world class vineyard estates on its doorstep.
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