Hastings, of course, had a history well before 1066 ever happened, and the famous Stade Beach is part of it. Used to land boats since Saxon times, it’s now home to a thriving fishing fleet and the centre of the town’s Seafood and Wine Festival. This part of Sussex has long been known for its seafood, but the county’s wine industry is fast catching up, so this September event – which also features live music, cookery demos and kids’ activities – is a great opportunity to sample the best of both.
September // Hastings
Image credit: Hastings Borough Council
Image credit: Hastings Borough Council
Image credit: Hastings Borough Council
Image credit: Hastings Borough Council
Image credit: Hastings Borough Council
Image credit: Hastings Borough Council
Image credit: Hastings Borough Council
Image credit: Hastings Borough Council
Landscape
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.
Wine
After a life of travel, first generation winemakers Nick and America Brewer planted their first vines in Sussex in 2018. Today, Oastbrook Estate is a leading producer of award-winning English wine. Find out how they got here.
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.
Art
Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the UK’s flagship theatres, renowned for the exceptionally high standard of its productions as well as its work with the community and young people.
Wine
Winemaker Tom Bartlett of Stopham Estate shares the many steps his beautiful Sussex vineyard is taking to becoming carbon neutral in the next few years.
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.
Art
Here's our pick of the biggest exhibitions to see across Sussex this winter.
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Sussex Modern presents our selection of this summer’s cultural highlights, including festivals, exhibitions, performance and wine. Let loose, enjoy that famous Sussex sunshine and dive into a diverse selection of modern cultural experiences set amongst the county’s inspiring landscapes.
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