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image of the vineyard picnic

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

Vineyard in Autumn sunset

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

View of vineyard with picnic tables

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

selection of sussex ciders

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

Food served at the Pooh Corner

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

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

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

river winding through green hills

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

Farley Farm House Garden

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

steam train travelling through tunnel

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

Pevensey Castle entrance to the inner Bailey

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

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…

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.

Image of 36o degrees brewery Pint Glass Illuminated

360 Degree Brewing is a craft brewery and taproom based in the middle of Sussex, just on the edge…

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…

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…

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…

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…

image of the vineyard tasting room - a wooden building with seating outside and inside

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

South Downs National Park

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

Bewl Water Aqua Park

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

exterior shot of Pevensey Court House

This 16th century court room now houses a local museum. Discover the Old Court Room including the…

Image of Winklestone Vineyard

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

Batemans House

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

Exterior image of Michelham Priory

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

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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…

a giant wooden owl, made of scrap material, nestled amidst trees at Wilderness Wood

Wilderness Wood is open every day of the May Half Term Holiday. Monday 25th we have wood-fired…

Batemans House

Brighten your half term and add a splash of colour to your visit with face painting sessions.…

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…

Wild Wednesday at Ashdown Forest Centre

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

An example of cyanotype printing - a white leaf

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

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…

Looking out towards the landscape of Ashdown Forest in the summer

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

An ariel shot of Hailsham Town Centre

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

Historic country house with tall windows and decorative stonework, set behind landscaped gardens and trees in soft evening light.

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

Large crowd gathered on a grassy field at an outdoor event, with people standing near a marquee tent and trees in the background.

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

Red brick castle surrounded by a wide moat, with an arched stone bridge and reflections in the water, framed by green trees.

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…