Sussex County is placed on the south east coast of England. It is often separated into East and West Sussex and is within easy reach of London & its boroughs. There are several rail and road routes leading to its well-known towns such as Chichester, Bognor Regis, Eastbourne, & Brighton. The region is well known for its admirable countryside & beautiful coastal towns' beaches & attractions. The area has been an truly well-liked summer haven for tourists since the Victorian era when London's society would travel to its coastline to delight in the new & fabulous search of bathing in the enervating seawaters.
Sussex boasts of a rich historical heritage and proudly displays it through its collection of well-preserved castles, manors, and cottages. For tourists wanting to experience England in its earlier days, a trip around Hastings Castle and Bodiam Castle is a must, as it provides one with an authentic Cinderella-like tour of moats, staircases, and grand halls.
For those who appreciate fine literature, the houses of many famed English writers are also located in Sussex. Rudyard Kipling, the author of the Jungle Book, used to reside in Sussex, and his home is open to those who want to view his manuscripts and other things.
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.
Those coming to Sussex expecting delectable food will not be disappointed. There are endless choices of good dining in the county ranging from gourmet menus served in top restaurants to homemade dishes in country pubs.
Sussex offers the best of British cuisine made with organic produce cultivated right in its own backyard. Chefs and farmers put a premium on creating excellent local offerings, and one will be delighted to find the farmer's market full of interesting gastronomic surprises like Selsey prawns, Sussex cheeses, and Romsey Marsh lamb.
Not only is Sussex excellent in food, the county also produces locally aged vintages that compete with French champagne in taste. Trying sparkling wine from Sussex is definitely a must.
Sussex is a mecca for all kinds of entertainment opportunities to enthrall the visitor; Brighton's Theatre Royal and Chichester Festival Theatre are well-established venues to rival the West End. There are huge numbers of very traditional country and town pubs, some of which have been welcoming travellers for centuries. You will also find up market wine bars and bistros, as well as sophisticated nightclubs where you can dance the night away. Live music is very much alive and well at multiple venues across the county from the latest up and coming pop band to high quality classical music and opera events.
There is no better time to visit Sussex than now! Not only does it sleekly mesh the old countryside feel of its heritage with posh cosmopolitan establishments and lively festivals, it also brings together the company of good food with warm, welcoming locals. Indeed, no other county encapsulates the best of what England has to offer better than this thriving region on the southeastern coast.