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Sussex Modern Zine
News
Issue #2 of the Sussex Modern Zine is out now. Read it online here, and find out where to pick up a physical copy.
South Downs Dark Skies Festivals
Stargaze in Sussex’s Dark Sky Reserve
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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Pevensey Bay
Landscape
Pevensey Bay is an old fishing village founded in the 1600s and is famously known as William of Normandy’s landing place in 1066. It is now a popular seaside destination. Pevensey village dates back to the 13th century and the nearby Pevensey Levels are a natural haven for wild birds, flowers and animals.
West Dean College
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.
Amberley Wild Brooks Nature Reserve
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.
How to create a more sustainable vineyard
Wine
Winemaker Tom Bartlett of Stopham Estate shares the many steps his beautiful Sussex vineyard is taking to becoming carbon neutral in the next few years.
The Turner Prize comes to Sussex in 2023
News | Art
Big news for Sussex, as Eastbourne’s iconic Towner gallery is confirmed to host next year’s Turner Prize. The prize forms part of ‘Towner 100’ – the gallery’s year-long centenary celebration of arts and culture across Eastbourne, and is set to bring transformative cultural and social experiences for visitors and residents of this popular seaside destination.
De La Warr Pavilion
Art
The De La Warr Pavilion is a pioneering cultural centre where everyone can enjoy contemporary exhibitions, music, events and entertainment in a Modernist building on Bexhill’s seafront.
Brighton Festival
Events
No two Brighton Festivals are ever the same.
THE PIG-in the South Downs
Sustainable travel | Overnight | Accommodation | Hotel
Dine, stay and relax at THE PIG-in the South Downs — a restaurant with rooms where everything starts with the Kitchen Garden.
