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

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

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

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

A treasure house for art aficionados set in a magnificent country park. Petworth House stands majestically on the …
- Gallery
- Garden
- Historic building
- Country park

The quintessential fairy tale castle rears above the banks of the River Rother. Towering battlements, a defensive …
- Historic building
In 1794, Britain is at war with France. 74 'Martello' Towers were constructed all along the South Coast to protect …
- Historic structure
Rye Castle Museum is the town's local history museum. It illustrates why Rye was once one of Britain's leading ports …
- Museum

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