Experience Sussex

18/02/2025

Sussex has once again earned its spot as a must-visit culinary destination, with the awarding six exceptional Sussex restaurants Michelin accolades! ⭐️

Congratulations to three restaurants awarded a coveted one Michelin star:

📍 Gravetye Manor
📍 Ben Wilkinson at The Pass, Horsham
📍 Restaurant Interlude

Explore the full list of Michelin-awarded restaurants here: https://tinyurl.com/sussex-michelin

16/02/2025

Have you spotted Sussex on-screen? 🎬 From Seven Sisters featuring in Wicked, to Birling Gap in The Dark Knight Rises, and Rye Town Centre in Netflix’s Black Mirror, Sussex certainly has a number of claims to fame!

Filmmakers continue to be drawn to Sussex's spellbinding coastline, where dramatic cliffs and quaint resort towns evoke the golden age of the English seaside…

Read the full article: https://tinyurl.com/starring-sussex

14/02/2025

Looking for fun things to do this half term? 👩‍👩‍👦

Tap the link below to check out the full calendar of activities, including Shrek Jr. The Musical, Drusillas Park and Wilbur's Wild Welly Walk at Borde Hill Garden!

What's on in Sussex: https://tinyurl.com/sussex-whats-on

12/02/2025

The South Downs Dark Skies Festival starts this week! 🌙✨

Starting on Thursday, this year’s theme, “Glimmers” will celebrate the sparkling lights of the stars, planets, meteors and moon in the night sky, the flashes of encounters with nocturnal wildlife, the bioluminescence of glow worms and biofluorescence of other life.

For tips and our recommendations for the best spots to stargaze, tap here: https://tinyurl.com/sussex-stargazing

📆 Thursday 13 February — Sunday 23 February

09/02/2025

Planning to sweep someone off their feet? Or perhaps you’re overdue some quality time with your other half? ❤️

Sussex is the ideal setting for a romantic getaway, with luxurious accommodation surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty...

From rural retreats to cosy inns, country manors and swish spas, there’s something for every couple. Here are just a few standout spots for an extra memorable stay in Sussex 👇

More romantic breaks in Sussex: https://www.experiencesussex.com/blog/all-posts/post/romantic-breaks-in-sussex/

06/02/2025

Do you have a budding young artist at home? 🎨 Chichester Cathedral is inviting families to take part in Draw950 - a unique opportunity for young artists to create a monumental drawing celebrating the Cathedral’s extraordinary 950-year history!

Part of the Chichester950 anniversary celebrations, this free, family-friendly event will take place in the Cathedral Nave on Saturday 15th February, from 10am to 3pm.

From the Cathedral’s construction to the completion of the stunning spire in 1402 (and its dramatic collapse in 1861!), through to the turbulent times of Henry VIII and the Tudors right up to the present day, the finished artwork will form a living timeline, connecting the past, present and future in a unique masterpiece that will set the stage for the Cathedral’s Chichester950 celebrations.

To book, tap here: https://www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/Chichester950

04/02/2025

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the 16th-century Kingscote Estate and Vineyard with a cheese and wine experience 🍷🧀🍇

Perfect to enjoy with a loved one, or a best friend, you will be greeted with a refreshing glass of Kingscote English sparkling wine on arrival, followed by a selection of cheeses, served with delicious bread, fruit, charcuterie and chutney – all paired with a selection of three of our Kingscote wines. Delightful!

📆 14 February, 7pm-10:30pm

Tap here to book: https://tinyurl.com/kingscote-valentines

31/01/2025

From historic castles to country manors, Sussex boasts some remarkable heritage sites 🏰

Where have you visited recently? We’d love to hear your favourite spots!

29/01/2025

Looking for fun things to do next month? 📆 February has lots of brilliant events scheduled, from outdoor adventures to artsy evenings at Pallant House Gallery! 🎨

To explore the full calendar of events, tap here: https://tinyurl.com/sussex-whats-on

27/01/2025

The team have been out on some fantastic January jaunts 🐶📸

Which Sussex spots have you visited lately? Share your snaps in the comments! 👇

26/01/2025

Planning ahead for Half Term? Wakehurst has a brilliant event on for any Dinosaur lovers! 🦖

Nature Heroes: Dino Detective | 15 — 23 February

Travel back in time for a Jurassic journey around Wakehurst, unearthing secrets of the landscape's plants and trees.

Budding palaeontologists can dust off their tools to get their claws on the next Nature Heroes badge in this prehistoric pursuit of knowledge!

For more things to do in Sussex, tap here: https://tinyurl.com/es-things-to-do

24/01/2025

Whether you’re a Sussex local or planning a visit, we’ve rounded up the top 25 must-see experiences for 2025 that you simply can’t miss!

Tap here to read the full article packed with must-see places, unmissable events, and unforgettable adventures: https://tinyurl.com/sussex-top-25

22/01/2025

Chichester Cathedral Spire Visits return for 2025 👏

As Chichester Cathedral approaches its 950th anniversary, its Spire Visits provide a unique opportunity to discover the city and its landscapes from a fresh, elevated perspective.

Ascend through nearly 950 years of history, guided by knowledgeable volunteers, to Chichester Cathedral’s Lantern. Take in breathtaking panoramic views, visitors can see as far as the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Goodwood and more.

For more things to do in Sussex, tap our 🔗 in bio!

20/01/2025

Embrace a different kind of 🌊

Turn the gloomiest day of the year into an opportunity to focus on your wellbeing…

If you’re looking to re-centre and reconnect with nature, Sussex's natural wonders offer the perfect antidote to January blues. Discover an abundance of endorphin-boosting activities, from hikes in the hills to seaside sauna sessions.

To explore Wellness Activities in Sussex, tap here: https://tinyurl.com/wellness-activities

📸 Claire Waddell, Luna Sauna, Eastbourne

18/01/2025

It's National ! 🍯

Did you know the beloved stories were inspired by Ashdown Forest in East Sussex over 100 years ago?

A.A. Milne lived on the edge of the Forest and was inspired by the enchanting landscape, which went on to become the legendary Hundred Acre Wood.

17/01/2025

Catch Sussex's fourth-century gem, Pevensey Castle, on BBC Two with tonight's episode of Lucy Worsley Investigates: 1066!

Was winning the Battle of Hastings in 1066 all it took for William to become king? Lucy Worsley investigates the aftermath to reveal how he really conquered England.

15/01/2025

Visit this brilliant exhibition at Charleston before 2 March! 🎨 🖼️

Collecting Modernism: Pablo Picasso to Winifred Nicholson

Experience modernist icons in an exhibition from The Radev Collection. With over 80 works from artists including Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani and Winifred Nicholson – this is an exploration into how art was collected, lived with, and loved across three q***r homes.

📆 Open until 2 March 2025

For more things to do in Sussex, tap here: https://tinyurl.com/es-things-to-do

07/01/2025

If you’re looking for day trip inspiration for 2025, you won’t be disappointed with Sussex’s bold and beautiful gardens. Hit ‘save’ to keep this list handy for the season ahead! 🌺

Tap here for the full list: https://tinyurl.com/secret-gardens-of-sussex