Interesting places to visit
Please read below or click the following link for all the lovely things that Sussex has to offer you when you stay here with us.
Come to Sussex and you'll discover many reasons to visit. There are plenty of places to discover for all ages, plus a great choice of bars, restaurants, bistros and accommodation too.
Take a step back in time at fascinating historic houses, castles and windmills, travel through the Sussex countryside on a steam train, or discover local history in one of the heritage centres and museums.
East Sussex is renowned for its great Sussex gardens where you can see resplendent colours throughout the year. If you like the outdoors, enjoy the panoramic views across Sussex on the South Downs. be at one with nature in the natural beauty of Ashdown Forest, or take an invigoriating walk along the dramatic chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters.
Food lovers can tantalise their tastebuds at award winning vineyards or gourmet meals in Michelin restaurants, and farmers' markets are a must for local produce such as cheeses.
Whether you are visiting for the day, a relaxing weekend or a longer break, East Sussex will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Search What's On listings for great events, search for details of great places to visit, or contact one of our tourist information centres to plan your visit to enjoy Sussex.
For a truly enjoyable stay in the area, combine your visit with a trip to the French town of Dieppe using the Transmanche cross channel ferry service with daily sailings from Newhaven.
Opera at Glyndebourne, world class orchestras, Russian ballet, chart-topping bands, popular musicals and pre-West End plays – just some of the great entertainment you’ll find in East Sussex theatres.
Like strawberries and cream, Wimbledon and Glastonbury, the Glyndebourne festival season (May to the end of August) is a highlight of the English summer season. If you love opera, it’s a must. The whole event – dressing up, the beautiful setting, champagne picnics in the garden and top international performers – is a real experience not to be missed.
Originally built in 1805 as stables for the future King George IV, the Brighton Dome’s multi-million pound refurbishment in 2002 created a state-of-the-art centre for the performing arts right in central Brighton. Two smaller venues, the Pavilion Theatre and the Corn Exchange, are part of the complex, and between them they host everything from internationally renowned orchestras, Russian opera and ballet companies to up and coming indie bands, jazz divas and TV comics. From its very first performance of Hamlet in 1807, the Theatre Royal, Brighton, has been an important pre-West End date for plays and musicals, and has seen many famous actors and performers thrill audiences in the intimate red-and-gold auditorium.Art Deco fans should head to Bexhill and the De La Warr Pavilion, which occupies a prime seafront position and was recently restored to its former grandeur. Or there's the new Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham to visit.For new plays, popular musicals and classic thrillers as well as contemporary dance, opera and panto, check out the programmes at Worthing Theatres; The Hawth in Crawley; the Dome Cinema in Worthing, Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park and Congress theatres and the White Rock Theatre in Hastings.
From its very first performance of Hamlet in 1807, the Theatre Royal, Brighton, has been an important pre-West End date for plays and musicals, and has seen many famous actors and performers thrill audiences in the intimate red-and-gold auditorium.Art Deco fans should head to Bexhill and the De La Warr Pavilion, which occupies a prime seafront position and was recently restored to its former grandeur. Or there's the new Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham to visit.For new plays, popular musicals and classic thrillers as well as contemporary dance, opera and panto, check out the programmes at the various East Sussex Theatre venues; The Hawth in Crawley; the Dome Cinema in Worthing, Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park and Congress theatres in Eastbourne and the White Rock Theatre in Hastings.
