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Sunday 14th March 2010

Places to go in Sussex

From country houses and ancient castles to restored mills and historic wharves, there’s something for everyone to get excited about in the county of Sussex.

Local attractions

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Image for Alfriston Clergy House

The first building to be saved by the National Trust occupies an idyllic setting beside Alfriston parish church. …

  • Garden
  • Historic building
Image for Lamb House

An attractive Georgian house in which Henry James found inspiration for his later novels. Lamb house was built by …

  • Historic building
Image for Loxwood Link

The Wey & Arun Canal originally ran for some 23 miles from Shalford near Godalming to Pallingham Quay near …

  • Leisure attraction
Image for Monks House

Novelist Virginia Woolf found peace and artistic inspiration in this modest country retreat. Leonard and Virginia …

  • Garden
  • Historic building
Image for Petworth House and Park

A treasure house for art aficionados set in a magnificent country park. Petworth House stands majestically on the …

  • Gallery
  • Garden
  • Historic building
  • Country park
Image for Bodiam Castle

The quintessential fairy tale castle rears above the banks of the River Rother. Towering battlements, a defensive …

  • Historic building
Martello Tower 28, © Steve Popple - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

In 1794, Britain is at war with France. 74 'Martello' Towers were constructed all along the South Coast to protect …

  • Historic structure
Rye, tower, © Kristin Weber - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Rye Castle Museum is the town's local history museum. It illustrates why Rye was once one of Britain's leading ports …

  • Museum
Image for Sheffield Park Garden

Spectacular landscape garden dating back to the 18th century. 'Capability' Brown turned his hand to Sheffield …

  • Garden

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