The local area is packed with great places to visit. Whether it’s a walk that takes your fancy, the stunning South Downs is right on the doorstep, make sure you stop off at Devil’s Dyke where you can see paragliders soaring over head. Or maybe a bit of history is your thing, the spectacular Royal Pavilion that was the seaside home of George IV with its storybook turrets and sumptuous interiors.
For a breath of sea air, stroll along the bustling Brighton beach promenade and soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere at one of the many cafes and bars. If a spot of retail therapy is needed Brighton has a whole host of quirky and individual shops, as well as all the best High Street names.
Visit one of the great gardens of Sussex Borde Hill, where rare trees and shrubs inspire with colour and interest from spring to autumn. If Golf is more your thing we have two very good local courses nearby. For wine connoisseurs, Bookers vineyard at Bolney wine estate offers tours and tasting all year round. Glyndebourne, the Bluebell Railway, Hickstead, the South of England Showground and Goodwood are just a few additional reasons to visit Sussex however if it’s simply a bit of good food and drink you’re after, there are many great gastro pubs and restaurants to try.
Animals/Children Activities
Drusillas: www.drusillas.co.uk
The Brighton Sea Life Centre: www.visitsealife.com/Brighton
Washbrooks Farm: www.washbrooks.co.uk
The Triangle Leisure Centre: www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/centres/the-triangle/
Entertainment
Brighton Centre: www.brightoncentre.co.uk
Brighton Dome: www.brightondome.org
Glyndebourne Opera: www.glyndebourne.com/
Komedia: www.komedia.co.uk
Theatre Royal Brighton: www.ambassadortickets.com/brighton
Gardens to visit
Borde Hill: www.bordehill.co.uk
Wakehurst Place: www.kew.org/visit-wakehurst/index.htm
Golf Courses
Hassocks Golf Club: www.hassocksgolfclub.co.uk
Mannings: www.manningsheath.com
Singing Hills: www.singinghills.co.uk
History
Bramber Castle: www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/bramber-castle
Royal Pavilion: www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk/RoyalPavilion
The Bluebell Railway: www.bluebell-railway.co.uk
Restaurants/Pubs
The Fig Tree, Hurstpierpoint: www.figtreerestaurant.co.uk
The Ginger Fox, Albourne: www.gingermanrestaurants.com
Jeremy’s, Haywards Heath: www.jeremysrestaurant.co.uk/
Show grounds/Races
Hickstead Show ground: www.hickstead.co.uk
South of England Show ground: www.seas.org.uk
Shopping
Hurstpierpoint 2 mins drive: Deli, Butchers, Green Grocer & fishmonger all who sell good quality local produce, Off licence, Co-op, Beauticians, Chemist, various clothes & furniture shops and a couple of nice local pubs.
Brighton 20 mins drive: The famous Lanes: Jewellery, Antiques & Clothes
The Lanes: www.visitbrighton.com/site/shopping/the-lanes
North Laine: www.visitbrighton.com/site/shopping/north-laine
Churchill Square: www.visitbrighton.com/site/shopping/churchill-square
Walking/Cycling
Devil’s Dyke: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke/
South Downs Way: www.nationaltrail.co.uk/southdowns
Wine Tasting
Bookers Vineyard: www.bookersvineyard.co.uk
