EXPLORE SUSSEX MODERN

Art

ATTENBOROUGH CENTRE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS (ACCA)

Interdisciplinary arts hub in a midcentury modern Grade II listed building near Brighton, with a programme of dance, theatre, live art, music, film, discussion and debate. attenboroughcentre.com

BRIGHTON MUSEUM & GALLERY

Located in the Royal Pavilion garden, this major museum brings together arts and history to tell stories about the city and the world we live in. brightonmuseums.org.uk

CHARLESTON

Home and studio of Bloomsbury group artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, with exhibitions, events and festivals. charleston.org.uk

CHICHESTER FESTIVAL

THEATRE

One of the UK’s flagship theatres, renowned for its exceptional productions and annual festival season from April to November. cft.org.uk

DE LA WARR PAVILION

Modernist cultural centre by the sea with exhibitions, live events and restaurant with sea views. dlwp.com

DITCHLING MUSEUM

OF ART & CRAFT

Small museum celebrating the work of Ditchling’s early-20th century artists and craftspeople alongside exciting new exhibitions. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Landscape

FARLEYS HOUSE & GALLERY

Museum home of photographer Lee Miller and Surrealist artist Roland Penrose, whose guests included Picasso, Man Ray and Miró. farleyshouseandgallery.co.uk

GLYNDEBOURNE

Globally celebrated opera house in Lewes, best known for its flagship summer season with picnics in the gardens. glyndebourne.com

HASTINGS CONTEMPORARY

Beachfront gallery championing modern and contemporary art. hastingscontemporary.org

LEWES DEPOT

Contemporary independent threescreen cinema and stylish caférestaurant with gardens and terrace. lewesdepot.org

NEWLANDS HOUSE GALLERY

Young gallery with world-class exhibitions celebrating modern and contemporary art. newlandshouse.gallery

PALLANT HOUSE GALLERY

One of Britain’s most distinctive modern art museums, telling the story of British art from 1900 to now through original exhibitions and a world-class collection. pallant.org.uk

TOWNER EASTBOURNE

Modern art gallery with cinema and restaurant, host of the Turner Prize 2023. townereastbourne.org.uk

WEST DEAN COLLEGE OF ARTS AND CONSERVATION

Arts and conservation college established by Surrealist patron and poet Edward James, whose influence can be felt throughout its public galleries and gardens. westdean.ac.uk

ASHDOWN FOREST

Norman deer-hunting forest, known the world over as Winnie the Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood. ashdownforest.org

CISSBURY RING

The largest hillfort in Sussex, this 5000 year old vantage point has views across the sea to the Isle of Wight. nationaltrust.org.uk

DEVIL’S DYKE

Steeped in legend and nearly a mile long, the Dyke valley is the longest, deepest and widest ‘dry valley’ in the UK. nationaltrust.org.uk

FIRLE BEACON

Landmark hill above the village of Firle, with a Neolithic tomb, accessed by footpaths from the village. sevensisters.org.uk

LONG MAN OF WILMINGTON

Britain’s tallest chalk figure, best viewed on a walking route towards Windover Hill. sussexpast.co.uk

RYE HARBOUR NATURE RESERVE

A 465-hectare mosaic of coastal habitats, home to 4,500 species of plants and animals. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

SEVEN SISTERS AND FRISTON FOREST

Iconic chalk sea cliffs, grassland and meandering Cuckmere river valley, fringed by ancient woodland with bike trails and walking paths. sevensisters.org.uk

Wine

ALBOURNE ESTATE

Family-owned and run wine estate, with large tasting room and balcony bar with far-reaching South Downs views. Supper club events run through the summer. albourneestate.co.uk

AMBRIEL WINE

Producers of Traditional Method, English sparkling wines with tasting barn and spectacular South Downs views. ambrielsparkling.com

ARTELIUM WINE

Boutique wine estate with sunny terrace running art exhibitions alongside the vines. artelium.com

ASHLING PARK ESTATE

Chichester wine estate with restaurant, gin school and luxurious vineyard lodges. ashlingpark.co.uk

BLUEBELL VINEYARD

Relaxed producers of award-winning still and sparkling wines, on the edge of bluebell woods near a heritage railway. bluebellvineyard.org

BOLNEY WINE ESTATE

One of England’s first vineyards, with tours, events and balcony café overlooking the vines. bolneywineestate.com

DIGBY FINE ENGLISH

The UK’s first blending house, with shop and tasting room in Arundel. digby-fine-english.com

OASTBROOK ESTATE

Producers of acclaimed still and sparkling wines, offering wine tours and a range of boutique overnight accommodation at an idyllic riverside vineyard near Bodiam Castle. oastbrook.com

OXNEY ORGANIC ESTATE

Largest single-estate organic vineyard in the UK, with converted barns and self-catering cottages. oxneyestate.com

RATHFINNY WINE ESTATE

Magnificent wine estate overlooking the sea, with fine-dining restaurant, summer picnics, outdoor bar and boutique accommodation. rathfinnyestate.com

RIDGEVIEW WINE ESTATE

Family-run, English sparkling wine pioneers with large winery, terrace restaurant, tours and events ridgeview.co.uk

STOPHAM ESTATE

Aromatic still wine specialists with a sustainable focus, in a pretty mediaeval village. Runs weekend tours with the winemaker. stophamvineyard.co.uk

TILLINGHAM

Interesting, natural wines, farm-to-fork produce and old ways made new at a rustic-modern estate with restaurant, bar, pizza barn, glamping and rooms. tillingham.com

Stay

ASHLING PARK ESTATE

Stay overnight in a luxurious vineyard lodge, designed by Will Hardie of Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces. ashlingpark.co.uk

CABINS AND CASTLES

Handpicked collection of luxury cottages, cabins and unusual places to stay across Sussex. cabinsandcastles.co.uk

FLINT BARNS B&B

Stay in one of 10 beautifullyappointed bedrooms amongst the vineyards at the heart of Rathfinny Wine Estate. rathfinnyestate.com

OASTBROOK ESTATE

A choice of luxurious vineyard accommodation includes luxury bell tents, a lakeside lodge and playful ‘Vineyard Hollow’. oastbrook.com

OXNEY ORGANIC ESTATE

Snuggle down in a charming cottage, converted barns or cosy shepherd’s hut, surrounded by scenic vineyards and the rolling hills of the High Weald. oxneyestate.com

PETWORTH PLACES

A collection of self-catering and B&B heritage properties at the heart of historic Petworth. petworthplaces.com

PORT HOTEL

Cool, calm and contemporary boutique hotel with restaurant and bar on Eastbourne’s seafront. porthotel.co.uk

THE PIG IN THE SOUTH DOWNS

Contemporary country house hotel, kitchen garden and greenhouse restaurant with a variety of luxe accommodation. thepighotel.com/in-the-south-downs

TINWOOD ESTATE

Sparkling wine producers near Boxgrove Priory, with chic scandidesigned restaurant and lodges overlooking the vineyard. tinwoodestate.com

WISTON ESTATE

Traditional flint barns, fine-dining courtyard restaurant and overnight accommodation at a historic Sussex estate, known for its exceptional English sparkling wines. wistonestate.com

THE PUMP HOUSE

Charming and secluded vineyard cottage, at the foot of the South Downs on Wiston Estate. wistonestate.com

THE RELAIS COODEN BEACH therelaisretreats.com/coodenbeach

Bexhill beachfront hotel with midcentury design, restaurant and beach club.

THE STAR, ALFRISTON

Converted 15th-century inn with stylish rooms and buzzy restaurant in a mediaeval village centre. thepolizzicollection.com/the-star

THE TACK BARN AT UPPER LODGE

Historic home with artists’ retreat and eco-holiday home in a converted woodland barn near Lewes. upperlodgesussex.com

TILLINGHAM

Choose from 11 delightful B&B rooms in a converted hop barn or — in summer — a luxury bell tent complete with king-size bed and cosy fire pit. tillingham.com

TINWOOD ESTATE

Luxury self-catering lodges with barrel sauna and private terraces overlook the vineyard and setting sun. tinwoodestate.com

WOODFIRE CAMPING

Sustainable gastro campsites in two rural South Downs locations — Westerlands and Firle. woodfire.co.uk