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Highlights

steam train travelling through tunnel

Welcome to the Spa Valley Railway, which offers a wonderful steam train journey through the High…

Exterior shot of Bridge Cottage's building

Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre is a medieval Wealden Hall House built in 1436. Today the building…

Two bottles of Busi Jacobsohn wine in the vineyard

Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate is a family-owned single estate in the High Weald of East Sussex run by…

casks with long man brewery written on them with green fields in background

This brewery is set in the heart of Littlington village in the heart of East Sussex, not far from…

Image of pizza and wine in the vineyards at Downsview Vineyard

The vineyard and small off-grid winery of Downsview Vineyard are nestled in an Area of Outstanding…

Image of the Birling Gap cliffs

Birling Gap is part of the world famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, one of the longest stretches of…

Vines at Tickerage Vineyard

This 5 acre boutique vineyard is situated on top of a sandstone ridge which has the free-draining…

Vineyard in Autumn sunset

This award-winning vineyard and winery in the heart of Sussex, on the edge of the Ashdown Forest…

Batemans House

Bateman’s was Rudyard Kipling’s family home from 1902-1936. He described Bateman’s as ‘a real house…

South Downs National Park

The South Downs National Park is over 1,600 km.sq. and stretches 100 miles from the edge of…

picnic table full of snacks and there wine made at the vineyard

The Secret Vineyard is located at Lime Cross Nursery, in Herstmonceux. The vineyard sits on a sunny…

Bewl Water Aqua Park

Bewl Water in Lamberhurst, Kent is the largest reservoir in the South East of England and is open…

Exterior image of Michelham Priory

Discover 800 years of history at Michelham Priory House and Gardens, set on a picturesque moated…

river winding through green hills

Cuckmere Haven lies on the coast at the point where the South Downs meet the sea. Its dramatic…

View of vineyard with picnic tables

This a multi-award winning, family owned, boutique English Vineyard located just outside the…

Food served at the Pooh Corner

Situated on the edge of the Ashdown Forest in Hartfield, this is a perfect stop for either the…

Farley Farm House Garden

Former residence of the photographer, Lee Miller and Surrealist Roland Penrose. Now base of the Lee…

Image of Winklestone Vineyard

The Dewhurst family have lived in Fairwarp on the Ashdown Forest for 21 years, planting our small…

Picture of telescopes at observatory science centre in dark lit lighting with red mood lighting

An interactive science centre which has been operating in the former home of The Royal Greenwich…

the outline of a white giant man carved in the side of the hill with two sticks surrounded by green countryside

The mysterious guardian of the South Downs has baffled historians and archaeologists for years.

visitors at Sheffield Park lake

A magnificent landscaped garden laid out in the 18th Century by 'Capability' Brown and further…

sample image of in the loop wine

The UK's first English Vermouth-ery is now open to the public. In the loop drinks specialises in…

Image of the cherry picker and Vineyard fields in Coe's Farm

Coes Farm is a family-run, 500-year-old estate in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the High…

Bluebell Railway travelling through countryside with Bluebells

Experience the great age of steam and take a nostalgic trip through the tranquil Sussex countryside…

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Beyond Borders at Gallery North

A dynamic exhibition of installation, sculptural and wall-based work that playfully explores and…

Monkey Puzzle trial at Bateman's

Join a brand-new family trail inspired by the much‑loved Monkey Puzzle story by Julia Donaldson and…

An example of cyanotype printing - a white leaf

Join us for a hands-on cyanotype workshop in the naturalistic Bates Green Garden, led by…

Embroidery hoop with an Elizabethan-style floral design in blackwork and gold braid stitching, surrounded by scissors, needles and thread on a pale gr

In this workshop, participants will explore how blackwork can be combined with other period…

Lunar, image of the moon with text 'uncovering the mysteries of the moon' 'Observatory Science Centre & Museum '

Take a trip to the Moon this summer - 'Lunar' arrives at the Observatory Science Centre on 23rd May…

Close-up of hands weaving a circular basket with willow rods, with a red banner reading “Limited spaces available.”

This course introduces traditional willow basketry techniques and guides students in creating a…

Peter and the Wolf – A Musical Tale for Children

Peter and the Wolf – an immersive musical experience for children Written in 1936, Prokofiev's…

Dads go free poster at Sharnfold Farm

Join us at Sharnfold Farm for a fun-filled family day out on 20th–21st June and enjoy a free ticket…

PAW Patrol poster

Calling all PAW Patrol fans! Chase and Marshall are gearing up for a special mission—and they're…

an outside table with craft supplies and a sketchbook on top

Join us for a 3-hour sketchbooking workshop in the beautiful and inspiring setting of Bates Green…

Panoramic view of Ashdown Forest with lush green woodland and rolling hills, framed by trees, with “The Big One Hundred – Ashdown Forest 18th–19th Jul

The Big One Hundred story begins at Ashdown Forest itself – the original inspiration for the…

Aerial view of Hailsham Town Centre showing streets, shops and a central square, with “The Big One Hundred – Hailsham Town Centre 26th July” text over

The Forest arrives in Hailsham as Ashdown’s curious creature makes its way through the town centre…

A promotional poster for 'Wild Wednesdays at Ashdown Forest: family activity days for children age 5-12 years' with the landscape of Ashdown Forest as

Family activity days on Ashdown Forest suitable for children age 5–12 years (check individual…

Historic Sheffield Park and Garden building set among landscaped greenery, with “The Big One Hundred – Sheffield Park and Garden 1st August” text over

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sheffield Park and Garden, this special Big One Hundred…

Crowd gathered at an outdoor event with tents and stalls, with “The Big One Hundred – Uckfield’s Weald on the Field 8th August” text overlaid.

The Big One Hundred joins the celebrations at Weald on the Field, Uckfield’s much-loved free family…

Herstmonceux Castle reflected in the moat, surrounded by greenery, with “The Big One Hundred – Herstmonceux Castle 22nd–23rd August” text overlaid.

The Big One Hundred concludes with a weekend of Explorer Days at the spectacular Herstmonceux…

Bluey Poster

Bluey & Bingo Visit Sharnfold Farm! Join us on the Sunday 20th September for a fun-filled day at…

a kid looking through an industrial telescope

Gather family & friends and join us for an evening of discovery and space exploration. These events…