Nestled between lush green prairies & captivating azure marina in the coast, Sussex is an English jewel anticipating to be uncovered. building a balance between its old world heritage and modern cultural activities, East and West Sussex offer attracting invitations to come and look up the area & it is multitude fabulous sights & sounds.
In the summer, Sussex explodes into activity with its adoring store of cultural and gastronomic feasts. Frolic along its many heritage sites, or enjoy its top-notch cuisine served by authentic English inns dotting the region. You may also opt among many accommodations from five-star hotels to traditional old cottages.
There are a number of places of interest well worth visiting within the county, with its long and colourful history providing much of the backdrop for exciting excursions. One of the most visited places of interest is Chichester Cathedral; The Royal Chantry located in the middle of Chichester is the 900-year-old site of the resting place of Saint Richard of Chichester. In nearby Singleton is the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, a major national museum of historic architecture and a look into the way of traditional rural living in the area. There are literally dozens of high quality historic places of interest all within a relatively small area of the county.
There are a lot of things to do in Sussex. On the coast, one can experience the charm of the English seaside and visit lovely ports and frolic on the sand.
In the countryside, one can walk on the South Downs and pass through beautiful forests enchanted with various fauna and flora. Old-fashioned English roses adorn gardens in Sussex, and one can take beautiful pictures of them in the Sussex Weald.
For a more historical trip, visit places where English history was made and written. The site of the Battle of Hastings and Newhaven fort are must visits.
If shopping is in mind, Sussex also offers a variety of choices from expensive department stores to quirky little one-off shops that provide authentic English shopping.
Sussex puts heavy importance on the quality of its food and wine, and it has done so by its annual Sussex Food and Drink Awards, an event that celebrates the best of Sussex produce. Running from June through August, this event awards Best producers of food and drink around the region.
It is no surprise, then, that every meal in Sussex is a feast for the taste buds. In true English countryside form, meals are served in pleasing homemade shapes and sizes. One experiences the charm and warmth of Old English through the region's delectable offerings.
Go into one of the family-run restaurants in the area. You're sure to find a treat waiting for you.
Sussex prides itself with the large number of intimate entertainment events that bolster the tourist nightlife. Comedy bars and pubs manned by the elite of British humour give a laid-back living room atmosphere. Magic shows and tarot reading events also add to the easy ambiance of the city.
The highlight of entertainment in Sussex is the Glyndenbourne Opera House. Glyndenbourne holds top-class productions manned by only the best musicians, actors, and performers in the world stage. There is always a show running in the opera - musical events, dramatic plays, tragedies, orchestra performances, rock concerts, and more.
Sussex has much to offer visitors from across the country and the continent with easy access and a huge variety of accommodation to suit all tastes. The days can be filled with so many interesting sights and events that any holidaymaker will never be short of things to do and places to go.