Long Man of Wilmington
Landscape  
Britain’s tallest chalk hill figure. There is no firm evidence about who he is, or why he is there. The figure is cut into the steep slopes of Windover Hill, and is 235 feet high.
Things are looking up on the downs as stargazers across Sussex turn their eyes to the heavens for February’s Dark Skies Festival. This two-week celebration of all things celestial takes you on a journey to the moon and planets, there’s a Facebook Live session and even an astrophotography masterclass. Back down on terra firma, the local wildlife gets a look in as well as we find out which animals come out to play in the dark.
February // South Downs National Park
Landscape  
Britain’s tallest chalk hill figure. There is no firm evidence about who he is, or why he is there. The figure is cut into the steep slopes of Windover Hill, and is 235 feet high.
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.
Sustainable travel | Overnight | Accommodation | Self-catering  
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.
Events | Wine  
Special events and more at Sussex vineyards.
Events  
To accompany the Turner Prize exhibition, Eastbourne ALIVE presents a series of major artworks across public spaces in Eastbourne.
Wine  
Overlooking the South Downs in West Sussex, Ambriel’s south-facing greensand hills nurture Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier vines.
Events | Art  
The arts festival that asks us to look again.
Story | Art | Landscape | Wine  
Just over one hundred years ago a group of artists, writers and intellectuals changed how we think of a special corner of Sussex – and a lot else besides.