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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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Sensational West Sussex Dark Skies

Out-of-this-World Stargazing Spots in Chichester and West Sussex There are only 19 International Dark Sky Reserves in the world and the South Downs National Park is one of them. With miles of pristine rolling hills, a collection of Dark Sky Discovery Sites, its own planetarium and an annual Dark…

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14 Great Ways to celebrate Valentine's Day

Fall in love with West Sussex this February Follow our lovers’ guide to some of West Sussex's most romantic places. Don't save them just for Valentine's Day, these gorgeous ideas are perfect all year round! Great places for a romantic escape Pirates Point is a former Coastguard Cottage with an…

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Family Fun in Chichester

Every parent knows that panicked feeling. The school holidays are approaching and nothing’s in the diary... With a wide range of family-friendly activities in and around the Chichester area, you could spend the whole day researching what to do with the kids. Buy why waste those precious hours. We’ve…

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Hidden Gems of West Sussex

Beyond the Tourist Trail: Eight Hidden Gems of West Sussex From an abandoned school and the most haunted site in Sussex, to an ‘out-of-bounds’ island and a little-known James Bond set right on our doorstep, we’ve uncovered Sussex’s best-kept secrets to bring you the must-visit sites off the tourist…

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Salterns Way

One of the great things about visiting Chichester and the surrounding area is that the flat terrain lends itself to lots of easy cycling, and there is no better way to explore and discover the area’s beauty and sights than by bike. There are many cycle routes in the area, but today we are going to…

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The Sussex Tree Trail

The South Downs National Park has more woodland than any other National Park in England and Wales. In fact, 23% of the park is covered by trees, half of which have been here for over 400 years. Explore the very best of our neck of the woods(!) on our self-guided tree trail, starting in our historic…

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Coast Magazine: A weekend in Chichester

Coast Magazine's Weekend in Chichester "A gorgeous natural harbour, colonies of seals and rare seabirds, plus Roman remains and a nationally important art gallery make the cathedral city of Chichester a gem" reports Caroline Wheater. Paying visits to Chichester Cathedral, Pallant House Gallery…

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Petworth Literary Festival 2023

A host of household name authors form an exciting literary line up this autumn Now in its 13th year, the Petworth Festival Literary Week boasts a particularly noteworthy programme this year, with authors from the worlds of foreign affairs, space and politics to food, gardens and the environment. See…

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Thrill Seeking in Sussex

High Energy Adventures Await The rolling hills of Sussex are synonymous with sport. With enough footpaths, cycle paths, bridleways and waterways to keep you busy from dawn till dusk (check out some of our best walking and cycle routes including the famous 100-mile-long South Downs Way here), there’s…

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Experience Seeking in Sussex

West Sussex is one of the most beautiful counties in the UK but it’s what you do here that will really get you under the skin of our distinctive area. Meet our welcoming and passionate people; taste what grows from our soil; learn about our history through our traditional crafts; get involved in the…

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