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.
Bewl Water
Lamberhurst TN3 8JH
Bewl Water is the largest reservoir in South East England with 800 acres of picturesque landscapes. Open all year, the parkland is dog-friendly and packed full of healthy, outdoor family fun.
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Bates Green Garden
Bates Green Garden, Arlington BN26 6SH
A tranquil 1.5 acre Plant filled garden designed and planted by the late Carolyn McCutchan, surrounded by farmland. This colourful garden has distinct areas of interest, plus a 6 acre wildflower meadow OPEN every Wednesday 22 Feb to 25 Oct 10.00am – 4.00pm Tel 01323 485151
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National Trust Nymans
Staplefield Lane, Handcross, West Sussex, RH17 6EB
A garden for all seasons, with rare and unusual plant collections, set around a romantic house and partial ruins.
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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.
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RSPB Nature Reserves
A wonderful mix of wetland, woodland and heathland. Spot birds and butterflies along our trails, enjoy views across the landscape, or a hands -on nature experience.
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RSPB Dungeness
RSPB Dungeness Boulderwell Farm, Dungeness Rd, Romney, Marsh
Jutting out into the English Channel, Dungeness is the UK’s only desert landscape and home to many special animals including lizards, rare bumblebees and the endemic Sussex emerald moth. It is a magnet for all kinds of birdlife, from huge flocks of waterbirds to beautiful birds of prey, notably hobbies…
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RSPB Pagham Harbour
Pagham Harbour Selsey Road, Chichester PO20 7NE
One of Sussex’s few undeveloped stretches of coastline, Pagham Harbour combines beautiful landscapes with a rich historical heritage – and a wealth of wildlife. As the sheltered inlet at the heart of the reserve fills and empties with the tide, watch ducks, geese and wading birds fly to and fro.…
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RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve
RSPB Pulborough Brooks A283, Pulborough RH20 2EL
In the glorious South Downs National Park, Pulborough Brooks has amazing views of the Arun Valley. It provides an all-year-round home for nature, with highlights including the nightingale, famed for the beauty of its song, whistling wigeons in flooded winter meadows, and pretty butterflies and dragonflies amongst the wild flowers…
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Visit 1066 Country
Visit 1066 Country 57 High Street, Hastings TN34 3EN
Experience the echoes of England’s extraordinary past in this unique blend of historic coast and unspoilt countryside. With its famous arts, music and medieval festivals, enchanting gardens and walks, attractions to suit all ages, museums and castles, antique shops and unrivalled local produce. There is no other place with such…
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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…
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Wealden do coast and countryside
Centrally located in Sussex, this area boasts the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the South Downs National Park. Renowned for its walking, cycling and birdwatching the area offers the finest local food and drink, with an array of vineyards, micro-breweries, cheesemakers, fresh produce and local crafts. And…
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1066 battle of Hastings Abbey & Battlefield
Battle Abbey, High Street, Battle, TN33 0AD
We are now open. On this spot in the year 1066, the armies of King Harold and William the Conqueror clashed at the Battle of Hastings. Now you can stand on the very site where this decisive struggle was fought and England’s future decided and explore the abbey ruins.
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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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Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest
Bedgebury Forest Bedgebury Road, Cranbrook TN17 2SJ
Open all year, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is home to the National Conifer Collection. The pinetum is recognised as one of the most complete collections of conifers on one site anywhere in the world, is a centre for international conifer conservation, and contains more than 12,000 trees, including rare,…
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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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Raystede Centre for animal welfare
Raystede Centre for animal welfare The Broyle, Ringmer, East Sussex
At Raystede we are passionate about the wellbeing of all animals and are committed to giving them the best possible life. We rescue, rehome and provide sanctuary for more than 2,000 animals each year.
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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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Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens Brighton Road, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 6PP
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens – ‘The Finest Woodland Gardens in England’ – are Grade I Listed and feature outstanding displays all year round, with plants collected since the 1800s and many rare ‘champion’ trees.
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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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Tilgate Park and Nature Centre
Tilgate Park and Nature Centre Tilgate Park, Tilgate Drive, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 5PQ
The Award winning Tilgate Park and Nature Centre, situated on the outskirts of Crawley, is a true gem. Boasting a mix of open spaces, lakes, woodlands and landscaped gardens including a Walled garden with an event space, children’s maze and a café. There are water sports on the main lake,…
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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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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…
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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 blackmill lane, norton, nr fontwell, chichester
The Aldingbourne Country Centre is a ‘Great day out’ in Sussex, there’s so much to see and do, all year round. If you like the idea of supporting a local charity by having fun, the Aldingbourne Country Centre is worth a visit. With our animals on the open farm, maze,…
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Chichester Canal
CHICHESTER CANAL CENTRE Canal Basin Canal Wharf Chichester West Sussex PO19 8DT
Steps away from the city centre, Chichester Canal offers a unique and peaceful environment. Linking the City to the sea, our speciality is boat trips. The Canal has up to four daily trips on our boat Kingfisher. Richmond offers catered cruises, for example a Fish and Chip cruise and an…
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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…
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Fishers Farm Park
Fishers Farm Park, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 0EG
The multi-award winning Fishers Adventure Farm Park is the much-loved family day out in the heart of the lovely West Sussex countryside. Fishers offers a unique mixture of animal adventures, exhilarating indoor and outdoor play the whole family can experience – it’s no wonder that Fishers is still “Where the…
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