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Seven of the best Sussex vineyards
Wine
If you’re looking to visit a Sussex vineyard for a tasting, a tour or a bite to eat, these exceptional wine estates are a great place to start.
Ditchling Common
The Common is a tranquil place where you can enjoy woodlands, open grassy areas, lakes, stunning bluebells in springtime, and splendid views towards the South Downs. The networks of paths are great for countryside walks and for spotting rare fauna and flora. Picnic tables are provided.
You can explore the different habitats of Ditchling Common on the Nature Trail, but watch out for the grazing cattle!
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Ashling Park Estate
Wine
The impressive 50-acre estate represents a new style of vineyard, with overnight stays, tours, tastings, restaurant and even a Gin School.
Battle Festival of Arts and Music
Events | Art
The Sussex festival with its roots firmly in the community.
3 x Eastbourne vineyard cycle routes
Cycling | Wine
Cadence Cycle Club's Director Roger Myall shows us how to reach some of the best vineyards near Eastbourne by bike.
Author Kate Mosse on The Taxidermist’s Daughter: a guest blog
News
As many festivals return this year, we spoke to Sussex based, award winning, author Kate Mosse about her adaptation of The Taxidermist’s Daughter set in Chichester which has its world premiere at Chichester Festival Theatre’s 60th anniversary season this year. Here’s what she had to say.
Stay the night at these Sussex vineyards
Wine | Overnight | Accommodation | Landscape
The vineyard vacay is on the rise. A growing number of Sussex vineyards also offer overnight accommodation for guests who’d prefer to linger on, in a range of accommodation styles ranging from tipis to luxurious lodges and even a hobbit house.
Wiston Estate
Wine
Set amidst the rolling landscape of the South Downs, the beautiful Wiston Estate is in a world of its own.
Seven Sisters and Friston Forest
Landscape
The dramatic Seven Sisters Country Park, with its chalk sea cliffs, chalk grassland and the meandering Cuckmere estuary is set within the South Downs National Park, along the Sussex Heritage Coast.
Port Hotel
Accommodation | Hotel | Overnight
Port Hotel & Restaurant is a contemporary boutique hotel in a lovingly restored Victorian townhouse on Eastbourne's glistening seafront. Stay in one of 19 modern bedrooms, with a relaxed restaurant and inviting cocktail bar.
