PLACES
Sussex has no shortage of places to visit. Places that give you a sense of being there, in the moment – and staying in the memory long after. The county is replete with stunning landscapes and an abundance of world-class vineyards, galleries, museums, theatres and cultural centres. Relax at off-the-beaten-track places to stay, and enjoy all that Sussex has to offer.
Pallant House Gallery
Art
One of Britain’s most distinctive modern art museums.
High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Landscape
A medieval landscape of wooded, rolling hills studded with sandstone outcrops at the heart of South East England.
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.
Ashdown Forest
Landscape
Originally a deer hunting forest in Norman times, Ashdown Forest is now one of the largest free public access spaces in the South East. It is a great place for walking and enjoying spectacular views over the Sussex countryside. It is known the world over as the ‘home’ of Winnie-the-Pooh.
Cissbury Ring
Landscape
Cissbury Ring, in the South Downs National Park, is the largest hill fort in Sussex and has a history dating back over 5,000 years. Set high up on a chalk promontory, on a clear day you can see forever, with views across to the chalk cliffs beyond Brighton and as far as the Isle of Wight.
Ditchling Common
Landscape
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.
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.
Sheffield Parkland
Landscape
The historic Sheffield Parkland dates back several centuries and has had many uses including as a deer park and a Second World War camp. It is now grazed with livestock and is a diverse haven for wildlife.
Kingley Vale walk
Landscape
This ancient forest is thought to have the oldest living trees in Britain. It also has some of the best-preserved archaeological sites in southern England, along with unique wildlife, including 11 types of orchids.
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