
East Sussex
Stunning south-coast locations, beautiful countryside and charming towns characterise this area of England, part of the historic county of Sussex. Top attractions include the delightful hillside town of Rye and the cobbled lanes, antique emporiums and medieval castle of Lewes. Eastbourne is one of England’s most genteel seaside resorts while Rye Bay, surrounding Rye and Winchelsea, is an area rich in wildlife and historical interest.

The story of the Battle of Hastings: What is the Bayeux Tapestry?
We tell the story of the Battle of Hastings – William the Conqueror’s decisive battle, beautifully depicted in the embroidered artwork

10 facts about the Battle of Hastings
In 1066 William the Conqueror set sail from Normandy to take part in one of the fiercest battles on British soil and one that changed the course of history forever…

Follow in the footsteps of William the Conqueror on the 1066 Country Walk
Follow in the footsteps of William of Normandy, across the rolling hills and atmospheric marshes which witnessed the Norman Conquest, and through the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty The 31-mile 1066 Country Walk…

Gardens in Kent and Sussex: Wonders of the Weald
Gardens in Kent and Sussex, so little changed over the centuries, are undoubtedly some of the finest in the country Picture a quintessentially English landscape and it probably looks much like the slice of southeastern…

Best places to visit in Britain in August
August’s warm and sunny weather and array of festivals and events means you have plenty of options for things to see and do Bristol Bristol in southwest England is a city that simply erupts with life…

A Literary Land
Famous for the rural retreats of the influential Bloomsbury Group, idyllic East Sussex has inspired some of the country’s leading writers With chalk cliffs and patchwork fields, medieval woodland and picturesque villages, East Sussex offers…

Hotels in Sussex: Ashdown Park Hotel
Treat yourself to a luxury escape at one of the grandest hotels in Sussex, set amid the beautiful Ashdown Forest – home to AA Milne’s Winnie the Pooh

Hastings: the reinvention of a historic town
There’s more to this East Sussex town than the Battle of Hastings – alongside the history you’ll find a vibrant seaside scene, with an exciting new pier, restaurants and galleries

Five things to do in Brighton
Explore the city of Brighton, a pleasure-seeker’s paradise loved by the Prince Regent and generations of daytrippers.

Reader offer: get an upgrade at Drakes of Brighton
Ever since the Brighton Belle – the world’s most famous electric train, complete with Art-Deco styling and Pullman carriages – began bringing day trippers from London to the town in the 1930s, Brighton’s transformation from…