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
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Welcome to Sparkling Sussex
Visit a Sussex vineyard this Summer
Albourne Estate
- Shaves Wood Lane
Albourne Estate is set deep in the glorious Sussex countryside overlooking the South Downs, yet just…
Ambriel Sparkling
- Nutbourne Lane
Ambriel is a single estate winery. Our grapes are grown a mere hop, skip and a jump away from…
Ashling Park Estate
Ashling Park Estate's grand tasting rooms and five luxury lodges, which are all designed by…
Beacon Down Vineyard
- Browns Lane
Beacon Down vineyard occupies 18 acres of the beautiful High Weald near Heathfield in East Sussex in…
Blackdown Ridge Estate
Blackdown Ridge produces fine English wines grown in beautiful south-facing vineyards high on the…
Bluebell Vineyard
Situated on the edge of the Ashdown Forest near the famous Bluebell Steam Railway, Bluebell Vineyard…
Bolney Wine Estate
Established in 1972, by Janet and Rodney Pratt, Bolney Wine Estate in West Sussex was one of the…
Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate
- Blackdon Farm
Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate is a family-owned single estate in the High Weald of East Sussex run by…
Charles Palmer Vineyards
- Wickham Manor
We are a family run, single wine estate, located in the ancient town of Winchelsea. Every effort is…
Digby Fine English
Pop into Digby's Arundel tasting room for the tasting flights, while learning how Digby make…
Everflyht Vineyard
- Beacon Road
Our family vineyard in the heart of the South Downs. Single Estate and producing award winning…
Highdown Vineyard
Highdown Vineyard is nestled on the southern slopes of the South Downs between Littlehampton and…
Kingscote Estate
The beautiful 150 acre Kingscote Estate produces both still and sparkling white wines…
Nutbourne Vineyard
Nutbourne Vineyard is a family run wine producer making award winning still and sparkling wines in…
Nyetimber
For 30 years Nyetimber has been making some of the finest English sparkling wine. Using traditional…
Rathfinny Wine Estate
- Rathfinny Wine Estate
Family-owned Rathfinny Wine Estate is a pioneering grower-producer of English sparkling wines…
Rathfinny Wine Estate - Dine
- Rathfinny Wine Estate
Family-owned Rathfinny Wine Estate is a pioneering grower-producer of English sparkling wines…
Ridgeview Wine Estate
- Fragbarrow Lane
Nestled at the foot of the picturesque South Downs in Ditchling, just a 20-minute drive from…
Roebuck Estates
- Roebuck Estates
Located near Petworth in West Sussex, Roebuck Estates was founded by two friends, whose belief in…
Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard
- Hawkhurst Road,
Founded in 1979, Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard is England’s oldest organic wine estate, set in…
Tillingham Estate Vineyard
Tillingham Estate is a mixed farm that dates from 13th Century, featuring vineyards, fruit trees…
Tinwood Estate
- Tinwood Estate
Established in 2007, Tinwood Estate is situated on the edge of the South Downs. The Tukker family…
Upperton Vineyard
Upperton is set in over 40 acres of rolling English countryside in the heart of the South Downs…
Vineyard Safari Tour & Tasting at Wiston
This tour runs at Wiston Estate in the summer months from Easter to harvest. Meet at North Farm and…
Wildwood Vineyard
Wildwood Vineyard is a multi-award winning, family owned, off-grid English Vineyard in East Sussex…
Winklestone Vineyard
The Dewhurst family have lived in Fairwarp on the Ashdown Forest for 21 years, planting our small…
Wiston Estate
The family run Wiston Estate offers a variety of wine tours and tasting, where guests can learn…
What's on for everyone
Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival
- Jun 26, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025
The Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival brings world-class musicians to this charming corner of rural…
Jazz Night: Sarah Moule
An Evening of Exquisite Jazz with Sarah Moule Join us for an unforgettable night of jazz with the…
Heathen Apostles
Born of the voices of past lives and baptized in the dust bowl dirt, the Gothic Americana music of…
Perfumery
The day will begin with an exclusive tour of Charleston's beautiful walled garden, led by one of…
Friends Festival AGM Lunch
The Friends are pleased to announce our Festival Day & AGM with Lunch on 26th June 2025 with…
The Mirror Cracked
- Jun 25, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
In the quiet village of St. Mary Mead, the arrival of Hollywood actress Marina Gregg and her…
Oliver JR
- Jul 2, 2025 - Jul 4, 2025
Consider Yourself at Home! Consider Yourself One of the Family! St Richards Catholic College pupils…
Stansted Summer Festival
- Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
Our highly popular Stansted Summer Festival will be back for 2025! Join us for our 5th eclectic…
Sunrise Mass
Finzi- Magnificat Dyson- Hierusalem Ola Gjeilo- Sunrise Mass An evocatie and inspiring programme…
Elkie Brooks
Quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. Now in the 5th…
Fleetwood Mac Tribute - Our Own Way
See the return of the fantastic tribute to Fleetwood Mac - Our Own Way - at the beautiful Venue in…
Hastings Rock Choir
- Jun 25, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Hastings Rock Choir…
Hits Out Of Hell - The Legend Of Meat Loaf
Presented by Ellis Live Celebrating the life, music, and legend of the musical maestro, Meat Loaf…
Leonardslee Comedy Club
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Jul 18, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
Come along to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens for an evening filled with laughter and the very best…
Hpo Singers
HPO Singers sing Monteverdi HPO SINGERS Elin Samuel Harp John Rockliffe Percussion Richard Eldridge…
Etchingham Music Festival
- Jun 28, 2025 - Jul 1, 2025
Performance of Beethoven's Septet in E flat major and Schubert's Octet in F Major
Theatre Tour
- Jul 2, 2025 - Dec 3, 2025
The Royal Hippodrome Theatre Friends invite you to discover the history of Eastbourne's oldest…
Chichester950 Children's Trail
- Chichester Cathedral
- Jun 24, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025
Join Wilfrid the Seal on a journey of discovery in Chichester Cathedral's latest family trail…
Fun Fun
Fun Fun are pleased to invite Evie down from London to play their next party at the Piper. Big fans…
Mike Hatchard's Sunday Morning Jazz Breakfast
Another uplifting jazz morning with brilliant jazz musicians. Tristan Fry was the drummer with the…
Rainbow Shakespeare 2025: Much Ado About Nothing
- Highdown Gardens
- Jul 15, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
Never fear, Rainbow Shakespeare is here, presenting two contrasting shows, understandable for all…
House Tour 2025
- Jun 25, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
Join us for an intimate guided tour around the house at Charleston in Firle. A knowledgeable visitor…
Anna Karenina
- Chichester Festival Theatre
- Jun 24, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
Across the vast panorama of 19th-century Russia – from the glittering salons of Moscow and St…
Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your…
Sara Pascoe
Apparently caterpillars completely break down into goo before they become butterflies. Come join…
Wild and Wonderful Sculpture at Standen: Alison Catchlove
- Jun 24, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025
An exhibition of flora and fauna metal sculptures by Alison Catchlove. Booking not needed. This…
Taylormania
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording…
Josh Rouse
American folk/roots pop singer-songwriter Josh Rouse.
Open Garden Day
A fundraising event run by our award-winning gardener Darshan. He has very kindly offered to open…
The Dinosaur That Pooped: A Rock Show!
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a…
Festival of the Garden
- Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
For four days this July, Charleston invites you to explore the garden as a radical, resilient and…
The Spice Girls Experience
Join Ginger, Scary, Sporty, Baby and Posh as they perform all of your favourite chart-topping Spice…
Newick Food Fair
Newick Food Fair is an annual event promoting local growers and producers along with some other…
Forest Bathing - Wellbeing in Nature
Step into the woods this summer and experience nature in a whole new way. Forest Bathing is a…
Queer Creatives: Art Market & Exhibition 2025
Calling at Sussex based LGBTQIA+ artists, designers & makers. Taking place at Colonnade House…
Murdoch's Crazy Eyes
The sensational Murdoch's Crazy Eyes are back, fully armed with a stellar brass section. Journey…
Free CPD Session with Arpita Shah: Portraiture, Photography and Creative Lighting
Join photographic artist and educator Arpita Shah for a practical CPD session linked to…
Salem
- Jun 24, 2025 - Jun 26, 2025
Salem : The Witch Trials of Today This reinterpretation of The Crucible juxtaposes the original…
Summer In Nashville
Time to don the Cowboy boots and Stetson as Nashville rolls into town with a huge line up of music…
Summer junior golf camps
- Goodwood Estate
- Jun 24, 2025 - Jul 16, 2025
A fun environment for young golfers aged 5-13 to help them learn how to golf and develop new skills…
Catch of the Day & post show aerial workshop
Escape to the beach with the family at Southover Grange Gardens this summer for aerial circus…
Kids Party Nights
- Jul 22, 2025 - Sep 2, 2025
Tuesday Kids’ Party Nights! Kids Disco Nights: Party with DJ Oli, dance to popular tunes, and meet…
Willow Weaving Workshops - Frame Basket
Join us to discover the traditional art of willow weaving and create your own willow frame basket…
Summer Evening Meadow Walks
- Jun 25, 2025 - Jul 16, 2025
Discover the beauty of Wakehurst’s meadows on a guided walk through some of its most iconic…
Express (70's Disco / Funk DJ Club Night)
A night capturing the spirit of legendary New York Club 'Studio 54', playing the very best…
Pink Tribute
P!nk Tribute with Vicky Jackson
Duncan Hemstock (clarinet) with The Neal Richardson Trio
Duncan Hemstock (clarinet). Duncan was given a Benny Goodman cassette at the age of 13…
Dave Fensome and Friends Comedy at the College
Dave Fensome and Friends Comedy at the College The highly respected Dave Fensome will be your Master…
Top reasons to visit Sussex
Sussex Dolphin Project - Newhaven
Join the Sussex Dolphin Project on our relaxed Sunset wildlife boat cruise to learn about our amazing marine wildlife here in Sussex while cruising…
Maverick Boat Adventures
- West Quay
Maverick Boat Adventures – The Ultimate Coastal Experience in East Sussex! At Maverick Boat Adventures, we bring the sea to life with…
Chichester Harbour Water Tours
Whether you want to get out on the water to spot Chichester Harbour’s very own colony of seals or seek out the migrant waders (including Oyster…
Riverside South Downs Bike & EBike Hire
- Houghton
Offering both Mountain Bike & EBike hire, we are ideally situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. With over 20 curated…
Sparkling Sussex e-bike tour
Enjoy the best of Sussex and Sussex wine with this carefully created tour: five nights and two vineyards with plenty of time in between to relax in a…
Rye Bay Ebikes
- Rye Harbour Road
We are family run Electric Bike Hire, Sales and Servicing shop based in Rye, East Sussex. We offer electric bike tours. self guided and guided on…
Oastbrook Estate
- Junction Road
Situated in an award winning vineyard. Whether you stay in one of our housed or in our Glamping, a stay at Oastbrook is always unique and as relaxing…
Tillingham Estate - Stay
We have eleven double rooms in what was formerly a hop barn. In addition to our rooms, we have two luxury Bell Tents within the grounds, with…
The Lodges at Tinwood Estate
For a luxurious break, come to the beautiful wine lands of Sussex and stay in the tranquil vineyard lodges. There's a huge choice of walks and…
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…
Destination Dupes
Save the travel time, escape the crowds, and explore these Sussex destination dupes instead
Discover Sussex
Sussex Day is June 16th so let's explore some of the fascinating facts and stories that make this region so special.
Discover Sussex stories
Things to Do in Sussex with Kids
- 5 min read
Planning a fun-filled day out with the kids in Sussex? Whether you're a local looking for…
Discover Sussex Vineyards
- 19 min read
Your guide to the vineyards of Sussex, by region - including the Rother Wine Triangle and the…
An action-packed summer weekend at Goodwood
- 5 min read
A summer weekend at Goodwood: what to do when visiting the Sussex estate’s summer events…
5 Perfect Summer Days in Sussex: Local Favourites for Sun, Sea and Scenery
- 9 min read
When the sun shines on Sussex, there’s no shortage of ways to soak it all in. From…
All About English Wine Week
- 3 min read
English Wine Week 2025 English Wine Week 2025 takes place from 21 to 29 June, offering a nationwide…
English Wine Week 2025 in Sussex
- 11 min read
Sip, sip, hooray! Celebrate English Wine Week in Sussex between Saturday 21 June and Sunday 29 June…
Plan your culture-filled Glyndebourne trip
- 4 min read
Visiting Glyndebourne this summer to experience a world-class opera performance? Optimise your opera…
Top Instagrammable spots on the Sussex Coast
- 3 min read
A veritable treasure trove of dramatic coastlines and unique seaside towns. If you want to stand out…
Discover the regions' best destination dupes
- 4 min read
You don’t need to fly to France to visit vineyards with world-class wine, or be intrepid in…
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…
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