
Wiston Estate
Wine  
Set amidst the rolling landscape of the South Downs, the beautiful Wiston Estate is in a world of its own.
You’ve heard of Artists’ Open Houses during the Brighton Festival, for example? Well, this more like an Artists’ Open County, with more than 800 Sussex artists showing their work in studios and galleries – as well as some rather more unusual locations – around the Lewes, Seaford and Newhaven areas. Pick up a map, join the trail and you’ll be able to meet the artists and buy their work direct from them.
September // Sussex-wide
Mohamed Hamid in pottery Lewes. Credit Alun Callender
Wine  
Set amidst the rolling landscape of the South Downs, the beautiful Wiston Estate is in a world of its own.
News | Art  
Big news for Sussex, as Eastbourne’s iconic Towner gallery is confirmed to host next year’s Turner Prize. The prize forms part of ‘Towner 100’ – the gallery’s year-long centenary celebration of arts and culture across Eastbourne, and is set to bring transformative cultural and social experiences for visitors and residents of this popular seaside destination.
Art  
Hastings Contemporary champions modern and contemporary art.
Landscape  
In the heart of Sussex lies Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden. Visit throughout the year to explore a tapestry of innovative gardens, temperate woodlands, meadows and wetlands, plus exciting events and trails.
Wine  
The impressive 50-acre estate represents a new style of vineyard, with overnight stays, tours, tastings, restaurant and even a Gin School.
Landscape  
This downland nature reserve sits on the fringes of the county town of Lewes. The Iron Age hill fort of Mount Caburn can be accessed from here and is a 15-minute walk up from Glynde village. It has beautiful views out to the sea.
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.
Landscape  
Britain’s tallest chalk hill figure. There is no firm evidence about who he is, or why he is there. The figure is cut into the steep slopes of Windover Hill, and is 235 feet high.
Landscape  
Originally a deer hunting forest in Norman times, Ashdown Forest is now one of the largest free public access spaces in the South East. It is a great place for walking and enjoying spectacular views over the Sussex countryside. It is known the world over as the ‘home’ of Winnie-the-Pooh.