High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Art and Place: Sussex’s Cultural Landscape This Summer

Art  

Here's our pick of the biggest exhibitions to see across Sussex this summer.

Coronation Weekend events at Sussex vineyards

From afternoon teas to sparkling wines, from picnics to feasts, there are plenty of ways to raise a toast to His Maj in Sussex over the Coronation weekend.

Three Rivers and a Citadel: Rye’s Quiet Hinterland

Story  |  Art  |  Landscape  |  Wine  

There’s a gentle landscape that follows the eastern margin of Sussex. It unfolds across the Weald through ancient woodlands, broadening out to a quiet hinterland, a place defined by its three rivers.

The Port Hotel Insider’s Guide To Eastbourne

News  

You may have noticed a bit of a buzz around Eastbourne recently. The Guardian noted it as a ‘seaside town on the up’ in a recent article, Conde Nast Traveller dedicated the town a four-page spread in their September issue and ELLE Decoration spoke of a British seaside revival been buoyed by the pandemic.

Kingley Vale walk

Landscape  

This ancient forest is thought to have the oldest living trees in Britain. It also has some of the best-preserved archaeological sites in southern England, along with unique wildlife, including 11 types of orchids.

Stopham Estate

Wine  

Nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park, Stopham Estate is home to 21,000 vines.

Oxney Organic Estate

Wine  

The largest single estate organic vineyard in the UK, producing award-winning still and sparkling wines.

Festival of the Garden

Events  |  Art  

Reconnect with nature at Charleston’s pioneering horticultural event.

Stay at Tillingham

Overnight  |  Accommodation  |  B&B  |  Camping  

Stay overnight in a converted hop barn B&B or luxury bell tent at this biodynamic vineyard & wine producer in the East Sussex countryside.