
Secret Sussex: 10 out-of-the-ordinary experiences
Story  
Get under the skin of Sussex and uncover its lesser-known stories with these extraordinary experiences and places to visit, as recommended by Secret Sussex author Ellie Seymour.
Sussex Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve is a 465 hectares mosaic of coastal habitats – shingle, saltmarsh, saline lagoons, coastal grazing marsh, freshwater ditches and gravel pits, and reedbeds. It is home to 4,500 species of plants and animals of which more than 300 are nationally rare or endangered.
To watch and enjoy these wildlife experiences you can explore much of the site through a network of paths with five birdwatching hides accessible to most wheelchairs.
Story  
Get under the skin of Sussex and uncover its lesser-known stories with these extraordinary experiences and places to visit, as recommended by Secret Sussex author Ellie Seymour.
News | Wine  
Alison Nightingale, the force of nature behind Albourne Estate, gives us the inside line on what’s happening in English wine. And it seems sparkling wine isn’t the only story in town.
Beer  
Here’s a guide to some of the top craft beer taprooms in Sussex, including Beak Brewery, 360, Cloak & Dagger and more.
Story | Art | Landscape | Wine  
The lively town of Lewes (pronounced as two syllables: Lew-es) is the ideal centre for exploring this green part of Sussex. Its orbit reaches over the South Downs National Park to the village of Ditchling, along the Ouse Valley and across towards Brighton.
Wine  
Joe Beckett and Rebecca Dancer met on the school bus, and now own one of Sussex's most exciting young vineyards. Read their story.
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.
Self-catering | Overnight | Accommodation  
Get away from it all at this picturesque cottage situated among 600-acres of vines on the Rathfinny Wine Estate.
Accommodation | Hotel  
Located two hours from London, this stunning Sussex seaside hotel offers a modern take on a classic English hotel experience.
Events | Art  
Reconnect with nature at Charleston’s pioneering horticultural event.