Found in the South coast of England, the historic region of Sussex is sliced into two unique areas: Eastern & Western. it's readily approachable from England and other countries by way of an adept rail network tying London, Scotland, Wales, and other regions to the pleasant city. In addition to this, Sussex is also simply reached by plane or by bus.
Regarded for its prosperous history, Sussex is distinguished by its rolling fields & artistic coasts that have been the scenes of England’s marvellous battles. In testament to this heritage, the area offers a variety of castles, manors and other historical areas to visit.
One is faced with a difficult task of choosing which places to visit in Sussex because there are so many! Highly recommended sites to explore are historic houses, manicured gardens, old English towns, and their structures, museums, and so many more.
Sussex offers a rich collection of heritage sites such as the Alfriston Clergy House, Standen, and Bateman's. It also boasts of a number of medieval castles such at Bodiam, Lewes, Herstmonceux, and Pevensey, which bring to mind images of princesses and childhood fairytales.
For those who love the English outdoors, the countryside and coast of Sussex pose great settings for memorable walks. Featuring diverse landscapes and picturesque natural environments such as the chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters, Sussex is a great place to appreciate nature. Its two trails, South Downs Way and Monarchs Way, offer walkers delightful opportunities to explore Sussex in all its mighty splendour.
Sussex offers a host of outdoor activities for all kinds of individuals and groups. If you are into water sports, dip into the Sussex coastline where you can bring your sailboat, canoe, or water skis. The quaint coastline with its tons of water activities complements the activities that you can do in inland waters. Sussex has great fishing spots for both sport fishers and hobbyists. Sussex also has championship golf and fun golf courses available to anyone who wants to take day breaks. Sussex is a great place for leisure walks with its web of trekking trails like the Ashdown Forest.
Sussex will fill your gastronomic needs after your long day out. Sussex has an impressive display of bistros, pubs, cafes, and award-winning restaurants. Famous for its local breakfast, Sussex offers the best foods from local produce, guaranteeing top quality breakfast and brunches straight from the town farms and markets. Consider yourself lucky if you swing by Sussex in September and October for the West Sussex Food and Drink Festival and Glynde Fine Food Festival. These festivals display the culinary excellence of the locals from its farm produce to the artistry of its chefs.
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 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.