From The Redoubt Fortress, one of the South Coast’s most historic landmarks, to Tangmere’s Military Aviation Museum, there are museums to interest everyone. What’s more, Sussex is home to a thriving art scene for those art buffs amongst us. Check out Worthing’s Art Trail or Pallant House Gallery for an inspiring and creative day out.
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Tangmere, Chichester PO20 2ES
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is situated in a corner of the old Tangmere airfield, famed as an RAF fighter station from 1918 until Fighter Command left in 1958. The Museum aims to promote public awareness of the United Kingdom’s military aviation heritage, educating present and future generations in military aviation.
View Attraction
Bluebell Railway
Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex, TN22 3QL
Bluebell Railway operates along an 11-mile track between Sheffield Park and the market town of East Grinstead, stopping at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote stations along the way.
View Attraction
Weald & Downland Living Museum
Town Lane, Singleton, West Sussex, PO18 0EU
Come and discover 50 rescued traditional buildings in a rural landscape, which tell the stories of the people who lived and worked in the Weald and Downland region over a 950-year period.
View Attraction
The Beachy Head Story
The Beachy Head Story Beachy Head, Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne BN20 7YA
From prehistoric sea creatures and ancient monuments through to smugglers and mystical fairy loaves, this NEW exhibition, visitor centre and gift shop at the start of the South Downs National Park reveals the stories behind the people who lived, worked and were inspired by the spectacular landscape around one of…
View Attraction
The True Crime Museum
The True Crime Museum Palace Court, White Rock, Hastings TN34 1JP
A SHOCKING new attraction for everyone fascinated by the dark world of CRIME. Set in 3,000 sq/ft of seafront caves, it is the largest collection of crime memorabilia in the UK and open daily from 10am – 5pm.
View Attraction
Paradise Park
Paradise Park Avis Road, Newhaven BN9 0DH
The Heritage Trail and Gardens at Paradise Park are the perfect day out for all ages. The Museum of Life is one of the finest exhibitions of its type in the country with life size moving dinosaurs and a spectacular collection of fossils, minerals and crystals.
View Attraction
The Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion 4-5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton BN1 1EE
Built as King George IV’s pleasure palace when Brighton was the heart of fashionable Regency society, the Royal Pavilion was also used by King William IV and Queen Victoria. Today it has been restored to its original 1823 splendour with Indian architecture contrasted with interiors inspired by China.
View Attraction
Arundel Museum
Arundel museum Mill Road, Arundel
Arundel Museum is a modern, award winning museum situated on the riverbank in the centre of the lovely town of Arundel. The fascinating exhibits and artefacts tell the history of this historic town, from the first pre-Roman settlements to the present day. Do you know what a Knucker Hole is…
View Attraction
Museum of Gardening
South Downs Nurseries Brighton Road Hassocks BN6 9LY
A unique visitor attraction in a stunning oak framed barn. Explore the history of gardening and find out about the inventions that have transformed the way we care for our gardens. Discover an exciting collection including rare and unique lawn mowers and horticultural tools for cultivation, pruning and irrigation.
View Attraction
Bignor Roman villa
Bignor Roman Villa, Bignor, West Sussex, RH20 1PH
For nearly two hundred years locals and tourists have been visiting the site to see the fantastic mosaics that adorned the floors of this once elegant Roman Villa. The villa was a rich working farm in Roman Britain and the land is still farmed to this day by the Tupper…
View Attraction
Amberley Museum
amberley museum new barn road, amberley, near arundel, west sussex
Located in the heart of the South Downs national park, our Museum is dedicated to preserving the industrial heritage of the South East. With 36 acres to explore and over 40 exhibits to visit, you can discover the South’s working past.
View Attraction
Butser Ancient Farm
BUTSER ANCIENT FARM, CHALTON LANE, PO8 0BG, UK
Go time-travelling through 10,000 years of history! Discover an incredible family day out for under £30, and get 15% off with code ANCIENT. Explore a Stone Age farm, Bronze Age roundhouse, Celtic village, Roman villa, and Saxon halls. Plus get hands-on with activities, a free trail, and living history demonstrations.
View Attraction