Get those walking boots on and get ready to explore everything Sussex has to offer. From gorgeous walks through the South Downs National Park, to city trips through the historic streets of Chichester, there’s nothing better than exploring somewhere new on two feet.
Borde Hill Garden
Borde Hill Ln, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP
Tranquil and picturesque, Borde Hill has been planted with passion by five generations of the Stephenson Clarke family.
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Bates Green Garden
Bates Green Garden, Arlington BN26 6SH
This naturalistic garden, in a rural setting, provides a peaceful space to relax and appreciate the selection of unusual plants. It offers a sensory experience with bulbs, grasses, herbaceous and woody plants producing colour, texture and scent in all seasons. The wildflower meadow and ancient wood are not to be…
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Weald & Downland Living Museum
Town Lane, Singleton, West Sussex, PO18 0EU
Be part of something historic and discover Sussex rural history through the seasons, in the heart of the picturesque South Downs. See what rural living was like with over a 1,000 years of history to explore, and over 50 relocated historic houses covering the 40 acre site.
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1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey & Battlefield
Battle Abbey, High Street, Battle, TN33 0AD
“March into history on the most famous battlefield in England. Follow in the footsteps of the armies of William the Conqueror and King Harold as they clashed in 1066, and discover how the Normans overcame the Saxons to seize the kingdom and change English history forever.
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Newhaven Fort
Newhaven Fort, Fort Road, Newhaven, BN9 9DS
There is so much to explore at Newhaven Fort, including the vast, echoing tunnels built into the chalk cliffs. Stroll along the ramparts and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the South Downs and Sussex Coast. The cliff-top gun emplacements are sure to fire any imagination!
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Pashley Manor Gardens
Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, near Wadhurst, East Sussex
Delight in the sweeping herbaceous borders, elegant rose and historic walled gardens, the productive kitchen garden, enchanting woodland paths and tranquil vistas that form this award winning garden.
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Kew Wakehurst
Kew Wakehurst, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, RH17 6TN
Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex. Managed by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With over 500 acres to discover, Wakehurst is home to a dramatic and diverse landscape ranging from managed ornamental gardens, temperate woodlands, an Elizabethan Mansion and a private nature reserve.
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High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden
High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden High Beeches Lane, Handcross, West Sussex
A hidden gem in the Weald of Sussex which has been sensitively planted with many rare trees and shrubs to create an enchanting, tranquil woodland and water garden. In Spring bluebells carpet the many glades surrounded by the glorious colour and scent of azaleas.
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Sheffield Park and Garden National Trust
Sheffield Park and Garden Sheffield Park, near Uckfield, East Sussex
This National Trust landscape garden and surrounding historic parkland is well known for its spectacular autumn colour, but is glorious in all seasons. Originally designed in the 18th Century by gardening greats such as Capability Brown and Humphry Repton, the garden contains four lakes joined by a waterfall and cascade,…
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Tulleys Farm
Tulleys Farm Turners Hill Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex
We believe in bringing people together… We do this by creating unique entertainment experiences for families, adults and groups, that unite great design with exceptional talent and create lasting memories. We have some of the country’s best Escape Rooms with five elaborately themed rooms, set in a relaxed environment with…
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Harbour Park
harbour park windmill road, seafront, littlehampton, west sussex
Harbour Park, excitement for all age’s right on Littlehampton’s award winning sandy beach. In our outdoor environment, take a spin on the Whirlpool Waltzer or swim the high seas with our friendly fish on the Ocean Coaster, try the family favourites such as the Dodgems and Adventure Golf. For the…
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Aldingbourne Country Centre
Aldingbourne Country Centre, Fontwell, PO18 0JP
Experience the magic of making a difference! Enjoy a great family day out at the Aldingbourne Country Centre and help support people with learning disabilities and / or autism at the same time. It’s a win for everyone! Visit our lovely animals on the Open Farm (you can even feed…
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West Dean Gardens
West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0QZ
West Dean Gardens near Chichester is one of the greatest restored gardens open to the public in England and are open to the public from February to December. Since the storm of 1987 a bold re-development programme has been carried out to bring the nineteenth century gardens into the twenty-first…
View AttractionStunning places to walk in Sussex
Wealden Do Coast and Countryside is an epic destination for walkers and nature lovers, offering some of the best walks in Sussex. Home to the South Downs National Park and the High Weald Area of Outstanding Beauty, this location is famous for its incredible birdwatching, cycling and walking.
Bird lovers are spoilt for choice with three RSPB nature reserves, perfect for walks in Sussex. Choose from RSPB Pulborough Brooks, RSPB Pagham Harbour and RSPB Dungeness for a lovely way to spot birds and wildlife while getting your daily steps in.Looking for a more exciting walk in Sussex? Check out Newhaven Fort where visitors can explore the vast tunnels built directly in the chalk cliffs. Or brave the ramparts for incredible views over the Sussex coast.