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Highlights

Image credits to Craig Payne (www.craigpayne.co.uk)
Ashdown Forest

Experience the spectacular scenery of the ancient Royal Hunting Forest. Ashdown Forest is a large…

river winding through green hills
Cuckmere Haven

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

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Bignose & Beardy Real Sussex Cider

Traditional real cider made with enthusiasm in Framfield. It’s flat, it’s still, it’s unfiltered,…

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Downsview Vineyard

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

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Bridge Cottage

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

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Long Man Brewery Shop & Tasting Room

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

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Birling Gap

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

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Pevensey Castle

Pevensey Castle chronicles more graphically than any other fortress the story of Britain's south…

Farley Farm House Garden
Farleys House & Gallery

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

Food served at the Pooh Corner
Pooh Corner

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

Bewl Water Aqua Park
Bewl Water

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

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In The Loop Drinks

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

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Off The Line Vineyard

This award-winning boutique producer of still and sparkling rosé wines, set in a beautiful part of…

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Hidden Spring Vineyard

Situated on a 23 acre small-holding in Horam, just outside Heathfield, in the heart of East Sussex.

Batemans House
Bateman's

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

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Gun Brewery

Gun Brewery, Taproom & Shop, can be found on Gun Hill, in the heart of the East Sussex Countryside…

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Long Man of Wilmington

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

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Wildwood Vineyard

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

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The Secret Vineyard

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

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Alfriston Clergy House

Rare 14th century Wealden 'hall house' was the first building to be acquired by the National Trust…

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Michelham Priory House & Gardens

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

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Mousehall Country Estate Vineyard

Mousehall Country Estate lies within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in a…

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Beacon Down Vineyard

Beacon Down Vineyard stretches across 18 acres of peaceful countryside just outside Heathfield in…

Vines at Tickerage Vineyard
Tickerage Vineyard and Winery

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

Rathfinny Wine Estate Picnic couple in Wealden

Latest

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We Are Still Here - Exhibition at Gallery North

Gallery North reopens mid-February with an important and reflective exhibition: WE ARE STILL HERE -…

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