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    Birling Gap by David Brooker
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    Herstmonceux Observatory by David Brooker

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    What's on in Wealden
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    Discover our Places
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Highlights

South Downs and the sea from Rathfinny in Sussex
Rathfinny Wine Estate

Family-owned Rathfinny Wine Estate is a pioneering grower-producer of English sparkling wines.…

South Downs National Park
South Downs National Park

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

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The Observatory Science Centre

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

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Seven Sisters Country Park

Seven Sisters Country Park is a unique place. It comprises 280 hectares of chalk cliffs, meandering…

Pevensey Castle entrance to the inner Bailey
Pevensey Castle

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

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Henners Vineyard

Nestled next to the Pevensey Levels Nature Reserve, Henners was established in the picturesque…

Bewl Water Aqua Park
Bewl Water

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

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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Long Man of Wilmington

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

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Spa Valley Railway

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

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…

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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.

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Michelham Priory House & Gardens

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

Vineyard in Autumn sunset
Bluebell Vineyard Estates

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

Farley Farm House Garden
Farleys House & Gallery

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

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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…

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…

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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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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 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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Bignose & Beardy Real Sussex Cider

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

Bluebell Railway travelling through countryside with Bluebells
Bluebell Railway

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

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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Sheffield Park Garden

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

Rathfinny Wine Estate Picnic couple in Wealden

Latest

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Fun & Fund Weekender at Sharnfold Farm

Make a difference this weekend and help support Children with Cancer Fund! We've dramatically…

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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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