PEOPLE have been celebrating their favourite parts of the county as part of Sussex Day.
On June 16 each year, there are celebrations of the heritage and culture of the county.
Since its launch in 2007, Sussex Day has become a popular way for residents to celebrate their county's rich heritage.
People and organisations have been sharing photos online of some of their favourite parts of the county.
Sussex County Cricket Club shared a picture of the County Cricket Ground alongside a message saying: "The greatest county. Happy Sussex Day!"
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โ Sussex Cricket (@SussexCCC) June 16, 2021
Happy Sussex Day! ๐ pic.twitter.com/GOuJBuWWxC
The National Trust South East chose to share their favourite parts of the county on Twitter.
This includes Bateman's in Burwash near Etchingham, Nymans in Handcross near Haywards Heath, Petworth Mansion and Park and Bodiam Castle in Bodiam near Robertsbridge.
#SussexDay is marked on 16 June every year to celebrate the county's rich heritage and culture.
โ National Trust South East (@southeastNT) June 16, 2021
We think these places represent some of Sussex's finest. (Not that we're biased or anything).
Bateman's, Nymans, Petworth and Bodiam Castle. pic.twitter.com/v7UxOvLHv7
In a tweet, Horsham FC, alongside a picture of The Camping World Community Stadium in Hop Oast, said: "We're feeling particularly proud of this little corner of Sussex today."
Weโre feeling particularly proud of this little corner of Sussex today. ๐#Ours #SussexDay ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/7lYNiPQxlp
โ Horsham FC (@HorshamFC) June 16, 2021
South Downs National Park shared a stunning picture of the Cuckmere Estuary alongside the unofficial county motto of Sussex, 'We wunt be druv'.
"There ant no place like Sussex,
โ South Downs National Park (@sdnpa) June 16, 2021
Until ye goos above,
For Sussex will be Sussex,
And Sussex won't be druv."
- W Victor Cook
Happy Sussex Day everyone!
๐ท @sussexscenes
๐ Cuckmere Estuary #SussexDay #SouthDowns pic.twitter.com/eOC0HEL6RS
Vet, Marc Abraham, who was recently made an OBE, said: "First came here as a locum vet for a weekend of work over 20 years ago and never left.
"So if you're a nature fan like me, but have never visited, then come and check out the South Downs, local beaches and starlings our breathtaking sunsets."
Happy #SussexDay folks! First came here as a locum vet for a weekend of work over 20 years ago & never left! So if you're a nature fan like me, but have never visited, then come & check out the #SouthDowns, local beaches, starlings & our breathtaking sunsets :) #Sussex #Brighton pic.twitter.com/MXK02NGgf8
โ Marc Abraham OBE (@marcthevet) June 16, 2021
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve shared the news that the Sussex Emerald moth has started breeding in the county for the first time this century.
They tweeted a message saying: "On this day, it's great to confirm that a rare moth is now breeding in Sussex for the first time.
HAPPY SUSSEX DAY
โ Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (@ryeharbour_NR) June 16, 2021
On this day itโs great to confirm that a rare moth is now breeding in Sussex for the first time.
The Sussex Emerald moth was first recorded in Britain near Eastbourne 70 years ago and it later established a small breeding colony at Dungeness in Kent.#sussexday pic.twitter.com/w8iXfONmYw
"The Sussex Emerald moth was first recorded in Britain near Eastbourne 70 years ago, and it later established a small breeding colony at Dungeness in Kent."
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