Sussex is a historic county of England, meaning it has existed for several hundred years and has been used for several different purposes, and thus creates a framework for the modern English government. As a historic county, it can also be legally referred to as an ancient country, making it an ideal tourist destination. The county’s industries are specialised in agriculture, clay-working, and iron-working. Tourism is also a large, growing industry in the county due to the relaxing nature of the area which has, in time, caught some deserved attention from informed travellers. There are several aspects of Sussex that are of interest, all of which are deserving of special attention. It is also good to note that the area is divided into an Eastern portion and a Western portion.
Sussex boasts a rich countryside featuring pristine natural landscape, historic houses, and a number of antiquated structures like ancient churches, castles, and museums. Sussex is known around the world as the base of Virginia Woolf, along with the majestic music from the world-class opera in Glydenbourg. Tourists come to Sussex for its historic sites and National Trust properties namely the Alfriston Clergy House, Bateman’s estate, and the castles at Lewes and Herstmonceux. Most of these estates have wide gardens and long drawn vineyards. Sussex also has its share of rolling natural landscape such as the South Downs Way and Monarchs Way.
Sussex also offers a great relief to shoppers with an itchy trigger finger. The shopping in Sussex is several times more convenient than other places, and it is littered with large department stores and obscure but interesting merchants that offer a wide range of product possibilities.
It also makes sense for most to visit the many art galleries of Sussex, especially the Pallant House, which houses some of the most innovative and interesting art pieces of the 20th century. The Eastebourne’s Towner Art Gallery is also a wonderful gallery to visit when it opens again in Spring 2008. The Gallery prides itself in its modern building-structure that is worth approximately £8.5 million.
The best thing about the restaurant & bar atmosphere in Sussex is the music. Several pubs & clubs in the area are specialised in different kinds of music such as blues, pop, rock, jazz, and punk. There is also the occasional open mic night that promises interesting performances from some local Sussex lads and lasses.
Clubbers also find themselves enjoying the Sussex club & bar life. The scene is always innovating and is a popular place to visit for the laid-back clubbers, as Sussex clubs are known for having great, relaxed sounds, especially in Brighton. Fashion lovers also find the club scene in Sussex interesting, as they bring about some peculiar yet delightfully different styles from some of the regulars.
In Brighton happens one of the largest festivals in England, but there are also some small festivals that are of note, namely the Chiddingly Festival. These usually bring out some of the best entertainment in English culture, presenting exhibitions in music, literature, dance, theatre, and comedy. Specifically, the literature presentations are of note as they showcase the rich literary history of England, and more specifically, Sussex.
Entertainment in Sussex also appeals to the racing crowd, as renowned Goodwood is famous for hosting the Festival of Speed that happens every June. The festival showcases fast cars and selected racing legends that happily grace the excited fans with their presence. The festival commonly finds itself celebrating the vintage motorsport scene which was dominated by the British back in the 40s and the 50s.
Sussex presents a combination of pristine countryside beauty and historic sites. As a quiet hideaway with its fair share of attractions, Londoners can take a short day out to Sussex and experience wholesome holidays and adventures. The rolling hills and plains are favoured spots for leisure walking. If you want to take a holiday on a budget, the inviting trails will be enough to keep you occupied in your stay here. Sussex is one holiday town that is home away from home.
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