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To help you discover more about our beautiful corner of Sussex, bookmark The Great Sussex Way's news and blogs page. You'll find a selection of behind the scenes stories and interviews, special offers and our guides to the best places for walking and cycling, places to entertain the family or teenagers, and even great places to sample sensational Sussex wine.

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Shopping in East Wittering

Wander your way to East Wittering Just moments from the stunning West Sussex shoreline is the seaside village of East Wittering and neighbouring Bracklesham Bay, where you'll discover a high street boasting two butchers, two greengrocers, two bakers, a fishmonger and a florist, and more than a…

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Best Independent Shops in Midhurst

The traditional market town of Midhurst is bursting with independent shops and boutiques. So much so, however, that it can be hard to know where to start. Whether you’re on the lookout for beautiful handcrafted toys, Fairtrade food, a dress to impress, unusual antiques, a bottle of our fine Sussex…

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The Best West Sussex campsites

Whether it’s the sound of birdsong or rolling waves you’re hoping to wake up to on your camping trip this summer, the perfect pitch is waiting for you in West Sussex. From the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park to the sparkling seas of the beaches of West and East Wittering, one thing’s…

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Best Independent Shops in Chichester

There’s never been a better time to shop local. With a wide range of incredible independent businesses located in and around Chichester city centre, you can get everything you need, want and more - whilst supporting local people at the same time. From the best for wellness, beauty and art, to the…

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Free things to do in West Sussex

A family day out in Sussex doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, it doesn’t have to cost a penny. With wide expanses of glorious countryside and miles of coastline to explore there's plenty to entertain. Whether you’re exploring the historic City of Chichester, the beautiful market towns of…

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Marvellous Multi Generational Holidays

Planning the Perfect 3G Holiday Multigenerational holidays, or 3G holidays, are on the rise. While there are many practical reasons that 3G holidays make sense, the main driver is most likely to be a chance for the whole family to be together outside of the stresses of everyday life. Making memories…

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Food Lover's Guide to West Sussex

In West Sussex, we’re not short of amazing producers and places to eat and drink. From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, there is something to suit every palate and occasion. This is just a glimpse of some of the incredible places we have on our doorstep in West Sussex. We're fortunate…

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Why visit West Sussex

Author and travel writer, Norman Miller offers an insight into some of his West Sussex must-see places - a sneak preview of just a few of the locations included in his new book '111 Places in Chichester and West Sussex That You Shouldn't Miss' which is available now - see below for links to buy…

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Selsey's D-Day heritage

Selsey's secrets under the sea Outside of West Sussex, it isn't widely known that Selsey played a role in the D-Day landings, in the construction of Mulberry Harbours. These huge concrete structures which rose and fell with the tide to enable loading and unloading of materials and supplies to assist…

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