Sussex The Guide
Thought you knew Sussex? Think again. From the Downs to the
coast this is a county of contrasts, from Rye in the east to
Chichester in the west the landscape and architecture is
unmistakable and distinctive. Sussex towns tend to be small and
characterful and the villages picturesque, with lengthy heritage’s.
Hastings and Lewes are two of the first fortified towns built by the
Normans after 1066. Ushering in a new age of culture, record keeping and
architecture, their legacy is all around us. Before them the Romans smelted
iron here and built fabulous palaces such as the one at Fishbourne, with it’s
amazing mosaic-tiled floors.
Of course the most famous palace in Sussex is in Brighton. The Royal
Pavilion helped turn a sleepy fishing village into the fashionable resort we
know today and may even be responsible for it’s risque reputation.
A favourable climate, one of the driest and warmest in the UK, helps to
make Sussex the perfect place for outdoor activity. From walking the South
Downs Way to messing about in boats, this county really has it all.
Take a look at the list of contents on this page to discover the breadth of
interesting places to go and exciting things to do that are just on your
doorstep and discover Sussex once more.
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