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
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Overnight | Accommodation | Hotel
Dine, drink and stay at this designer boutique hotel in the medieval East Sussex village of Alfriston, owned by Olga and Alex Polizzi.
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.
Wine
Rathfinny has firmly put the Sussex Winelands on the map with their outstanding wine tourism experiences.
Wine
Home to the award-winning range of Hindleap sparkling wines and Ashdown still wines.
Events | Wine
Visit a vineyard all year round.
Art
Hastings Contemporary champions modern and contemporary art.
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.
Self-catering | Overnight | Accommodation | Camping
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.
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