Festival of the Garden
Events | Art  
Reconnect with nature at Charleston’s pioneering horticultural event.
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  
Reconnect with nature at Charleston’s pioneering horticultural event.
Overnight | Accommodation | B&B | Camping  
Stay overnight in a converted hop barn B&B or luxury bell tent at this biodynamic vineyard & wine producer in the East Sussex countryside.
Landscape  
This downland nature reserve sits on the fringes of the county town of Lewes. The Iron Age hill fort of Mount Caburn can be accessed from here and is a 15-minute walk up from Glynde village. It has beautiful views out to the sea.
Art | Story  
Take the Coastal Culture Trail between three award-winning galleries: Towner Eastbourne, De La Warr Pavilion, and Hastings Contemporary.
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.
Wine  
Ridgeview have led the way in the English sparkling wine revolution in Sussex, crafting classic method sparkling wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier since 1995.
News  
Looking for a break from the stresses of London life? A day trip to Sussex is just the ticket, says travel writer Emma Fast-Field.
Events | Wine  
Special events and more at Sussex vineyards.
Turner Prize 2023  
Explore the varied and dramatic Sussex coastline, where artists, makers, and creators have long been drawn by the light and the landscapes, forging creative communities along the shore.