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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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Best Sussex Gardens

Our sunny corner of Sussex boasts some outstanding gardens, from formal gardens fit for a king to wild and wonderful spaces where wildlife thrives. We have begun our tour in the grand grounds of Arundel Castle, finishing just outside the historic city of Chichester with a true hidden gem. Garden…

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Fantastic family adventures for half term

It's half term and we've got some great, family-friendly fun for you to explore Adventures under starry skies and dazzling light shows set the pace for February half term. Allow us to inspire you to plan a family-friendly week that's out of this world in and around Chichester in West Sussex. Read on…

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Best Foodie Destinations in West Sussex

Taste of Sussex: The Best of West Sussex Food & Drink Cowdray's Estate Forager, George Linklater. Image: Matt Austin Picture Sussex and you might think of Chichester, the South Downs National Park or even our historic towns of Midhurst, Petworth and Selsey. Certainly, the expansive rolling hills…

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Best walks for the whole family

Great walking doesn’t have to mean enduring great distances. Whether you’re short on time, have young children in tow or are simply looking for a taster of Sussex and the South Down’s walking delights, we have a wide range of short walks to choose from. Here’s our pick of 10 great walks suitable for…

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Top Ten Walks in West Sussex

Whether you choose to walk for health and wellbeing, to be immersed in nature or for adventures with family and friends, there's a West Sussex walk to suit you. From breathtaking panoramic views to serene wooded walks and waterside walks for some Vitamin Sea, there's a variety of terrain to conquer…

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Restaurants in Chichester

We’ve scoured the streets so you don’t have to. Here is our pick of the best restaurants in Chichester: one for every month of the year and for every occasion, including some new openings for 2024. There’s no better place to celebrate in style than The Ivy Chichester. Famous for its fine British…

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Best Pubs in Sussex for Sunday Roasts

Looking for the ultimate Sunday lunch? Well, look no further. We’ve done all the hard work for you and found some of the best places to enjoy a Sunday roast. Lunch like the locals: The Blue Bell The Blue Bell at Cocking is owned by the village and is at the heart of the community. Not only a pub, it…

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Great Sussex Pubs with scenic walks

The perfect preamble to an afternoon in a great pub is a great walk. And being surrounded in the beauty of the South Downs National Park, there’s no better location for this great combination than our corner of Sussex. Whether you’re looking for welcoming pubs and scenic walks in the South Downs or…

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12 Cool Things to do this Summer

Plan a Sensational Sussex Summer Whether you're filling up the school holidays with day trips or maximising your summer break for long lasting memories, you'll want to keep this list handy, along with your rain coat and sun cream, ready to cope with whatever our great British summer conjures up…

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