
Bolney Wine Estate
Wine  
Established for more than half a century, Bolney is a true pioneer of English wine.
With its seven bonfire societies, dramatic town-centre procession, pyrotechnics and burning of political effigies, the spectacle of Lewes on Guy Fawkes Night is something to behold.
Not to be outdone, several other Sussex towns are determined to put themselves on the map when it comes to lighting up the sky on bonfire night. So to avoid the Lewes crowds, head to Hastings, Battle or Robertsbridge, who are among those leading the chasing pack.
October – November // Lewes, Hastings, Battle, Robertsbridge
Wine  
Established for more than half a century, Bolney is a true pioneer of English wine.
Wine  
Set amongst 70 acres of rolling hills and woodlands with far reaching views along the Tillingham River valley.
Art  
The De La Warr Pavilion is a pioneering cultural centre where everyone can enjoy contemporary exhibitions, music, events and entertainment in a Modernist building on Bexhill’s seafront.
Landscape  
Cissbury Ring, in the South Downs National Park, is the largest hill fort in Sussex and has a history dating back over 5,000 years. Set high up on a chalk promontory, on a clear day you can see forever, with views across to the chalk cliffs beyond Brighton and as far as the Isle of Wight.
Landscape  
Firle Beacon, with fantastic views across the sea, sits high above the village of Firle in the South Downs National Park. The Beacon is home to a Neolithic tomb, and can be accessed using one of the many footpaths leading up from the village.
Events  
International artists take over Rye.
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.
By Bus | News  
Cuckmere Buses, a charitable organisation providing essential transportation in the Cuckmere Valley area, is on the lookout for new volunteer drivers to join its dedicated team. To find out more about the role, Sussex Modern spoke to driver Rachel Keaney, who has been offering her driving expertise to the charity for the last 12 years.
Accommodation | Hotel  
Located two hours from London, this stunning Sussex seaside hotel offers a modern take on a classic English hotel experience.