English Wine Week
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Special events and more at Sussex vineyards.
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 | Wine  
Special events and more at Sussex vineyards.
Wine  
With the first vines planted in 2018, Oastbrook Estate is an idyllic vineyard retreat.
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Dine, drink and stay at this designer boutique hotel in the medieval East Sussex village of Alfriston, owned by Olga and Alex Polizzi.
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Stargaze in Sussex’s Dark Sky Reserve.
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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.
Landscape  
In the heart of Sussex lies Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden. Visit throughout the year to explore a tapestry of innovative gardens, temperate woodlands, meadows and wetlands, plus exciting events and trails.
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Petworth Places offers a collection of heritage properties, thoughtfully restored, and reimagined with luxury details, unique art and everything you need for an escape to Petworth in West Sussex.
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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.
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As well as extraordinary art, wines and scenery, Sussex is blessed with a stellar choice of places to stay – all within easy reach of London.