Great Places Worth Checking Out In Sussex

Sussex is a really idyllic county in South East England bordered by Surrey to the North, Kent to the East, Hampshire towards the West and coastline towards the south. For local Government purposes, it’s split into East and West Sussex. The major geographical feature of both East and West Sussex are the South Downs, set to be a National Park. The South Downs extend about seventy miles, providing magnificent scenery for walking, horse-riding, para-gliding and mountain biking. The scenery is the subject of several a poem including those by Rudyard Kipling, Hilaire Belloc and Francis William Bourdillon.

The county of Sussex is filled with well known towns and villages with a variety of architecture and historical references. Most in-demand places to live in the County include:

Chichester is a cathedral city in West Sussex which is the centre for culture in the region, having a Festival Theatre and numerous galleries. Nearby, Chichester Harbour provides excellent opportunities for watersports. The city was created inside Roman Walls and houses the Chichester Cross in its centre – a one time market site, standing at the intersection with the four main roads of the city. Like Brighton, Chichester is a really thriving shopping venue with a strong cafe lifestyle.

Brighton is a seaside city on the coast of East Sussex. Together with its thriving culture, Brighton is better known for its West Pier, Royal Pavillion, beaches and infamous shopping lanes that are probably the best venue for shopping outside of London. Every May, the town hosts the Brighton Festival – the biggest arts festival in great britain after Edinburgh’s.

Arundel lying in West Sussex, 18 miles East of Brighton. Probably the most visible feature in the town is its restored ancient castle, originating from 1068 throughout the reign of William the Conqueror. Arundel is additionally known for its array of antique shops and as a well known televison venue – it is often previously used to represent Windsor Castle in Doctor Who, The Young Victoria and the Madness of King George.

Midhurst is known as a small market town rated the second best town in England by Country Life magazine. Even with its small size, Midhurst houses the estate of Cowdray Park, one of the most highly regarded polo venues on earth, hosting the international Veuve Cliquot Gold Cup each and every summer. The town contains a Tudor heart with the Spread Eagle Hotel having accommodated Queen Elizabeth I. The town also holds the ruins of one of England’s great houses; although ravaged by fire, the ruins have been completely re-opened to the public after a major preservation project.

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