Charleston Festival
Events | Art  
10 days of thrilling events at the home of the Bloomsbury Group.
There’s jazz, there’s blues and a whole lot more besides as August sees the pretty town of Rye rammed with music of all sorts, in venues of all shapes and sizes. Churches, pubs, open-air venues and street corners host artists from across the world in a summer celebration of international music.
August // Rye, various venues
Events | Art  
10 days of thrilling events at the home of the Bloomsbury Group.
Accommodation | Overnight  
Charming and secluded, The Pump House is tucked away from the world at the foot of the South Downs
Art  
Set in the award-winning West Dean Gardens with a restaurant, West Dean College offers a vibrant calendar of events, from author and artist talks to concerts and exhibitions.
Accommodation | Overnight | Self-catering | Sustainable travel  
Tucked away in its own waterside woodland near Lewes, the Tack Barn is a beautiful and sustainable holiday cottage kitted out with art and crafts by local makers.
Art  
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is located in the Royal Pavilion garden, at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter. Its diverse collections bring together arts and history to tell stories about the city and the world we live in.
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.
Accommodation | Self-catering | Story  
There’s nothing quite like waking up by the sea, and with 90 miles of coastline to choose from, Sussex is the place to do just that. We asked Zoe Bassett, founder of Cabins and Castles, for her pick of the best holiday rentals within two minutes of the beach.
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.
Beer  
Here’s a guide to some of the top craft beer taprooms in Sussex, including Beak Brewery, 360, Cloak & Dagger and more.