Vineyard tours and tastings
Events | Wine  
Visit a vineyard all year round.
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
Events | Wine  
Visit a vineyard all year round.
Wine  
New for 2022, a hop-on-hop-off bus service has launched between several Sussex vineyards, allowing visitors to explore England’s wine region at their own pace.
News | Wine  
Have you ever wondered what happens at a vineyard during the winter? It may surprise you to know that it is still a very busy time for wine producers. We spoke to our partners at Oxney Organic Wine Estate who told us all there is to know about this time of year.
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.
Accommodation | Hotel | Overnight  
Dine, drink and stay at this designer boutique hotel in the medieval East Sussex village of Alfriston, owned by Olga and Alex Polizzi.
Landscape  
A medieval landscape of wooded, rolling hills studded with sandstone outcrops at the heart of South East England.
Wine  
Adderley Pelly, Vineyard Manager at Stopham Estate, gives us a peek into her daily routines and the rhythms of the wine year.
Art  
Interdisciplinary arts hub in a mid-century modern Grade II listed building located on the University of Sussex campus. The public programme includes dance, theatre, live art, music, film, discussion and debate.
Overnight | Story  
Here's our ultimate guide to the best accommodation in Sussex, including hotels, vineyard stays, B&Bs, quirky camping, glamping and luxurious self-catering.