South Downs Dark Skies Festivals
Events | Wine  
Stargaze in Sussex’s Dark Sky Reserve.
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
Events | Wine  
Stargaze in Sussex’s Dark Sky Reserve.
Wine  
With the first vines planted in 2018, Oastbrook Estate is an idyllic vineyard retreat.
Overnight | Accommodation | Camping | Self-catering  
Stay the night in your own private bolthole at Oastbrook Estate: an award-winning Susssex vineyard in the picturesque Rother Valley, a stone's throw from Bodiam Castle.
News | Wine  
Would you like to take part in the English wine harvest this autumn? Many of our Sussex vineyards are now on the hunt for enthusiastic helpers to roll up their sleeves and pick grapes for harvest 2023.
Wine  
Established for more than half a century, Bolney is a true pioneer of English wine.
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.
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.
Events | Art  
10 days of thrilling events at the home of the Bloomsbury Group.
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.