
South Downs Dark Skies Festivals
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Stargaze in Sussex’s Dark Sky Reserve.
Sussex Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve is a 465 hectares mosaic of coastal habitats – shingle, saltmarsh, saline lagoons, coastal grazing marsh, freshwater ditches and gravel pits, and reedbeds. It is home to 4,500 species of plants and animals of which more than 300 are nationally rare or endangered.
To watch and enjoy these wildlife experiences you can explore much of the site through a network of paths with five birdwatching hides accessible to most wheelchairs.
Events | Wine  
Stargaze in Sussex’s Dark Sky Reserve.
Events | Art  
The Sussex festival with its roots firmly in the community.
Wine  
The largest single estate organic vineyard in the UK, producing award-winning still and sparkling wines.
Art  
Lewes Depot is an award-winning independent 3-screen cinema and stylish café-restaurant with gardens and terrace.
Art  
Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the UK’s flagship theatres, renowned for the exceptionally high standard of its productions as well as its work with the community and young people.
Story | Art | Landscape | Wine  
In this series of short films, meet some of the people living and working in Sussex who embody the county's creativity and spirit.
Accommodation | Self-catering | Story  
There’s nothing quite like waking up by the sea, and with 90 miles of coastline to choose from, Sussex is the place to do just that. We asked Zoe Bassett, founder of Cabins and Castles, for her pick of the best holiday rentals within two minutes of the beach.
News | Art | Landscape | Wine  
Sussex Modern presents our selection of this summer’s cultural highlights, including festivals, exhibitions, performance and wine. Let loose, enjoy that famous Sussex sunshine and dive into a diverse selection of modern cultural experiences set amongst the county’s inspiring landscapes.
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Out and about on the Sussex art trail.