Sussex Gift Experiences

Present your loved one with a wine experience at one of Sussex's award-winning vineyards, for a gift they won't forget. Pick from Ashling Park Estate's tours, where you can extend your visit with dinner at the on-site restaurant or even overnight in a luxury lodge, or Tinwood Estate's tour and tasting, or add an afternoon tea. At Tinwood sumptuous lodges also offer a chance to stay nestled by the vines. The vineyard at Stopham is surrounded by picturesque views of the river Arun. Tasting tours are combined with lunch at the nearby White Hart - a real West Sussex treat not to be forgotten. Explore our vineyards here.

Bestow an annual pass to your loved on, giving them a year's worth of fabulous days out. Garden lovers will relish the opportunity to visit West Dean Gardens or Denmans Gardens, seeing the gardens changing with the seasons. Weald & Downland Living Museum offers year-round membership for individuals, couple or families, offering your loved one the opportunity to fully explore this wonderful 40 acre site.

Wow your loved one with tickets to Chichester Cathedral's Festival of Flowers 2026 (3rd - 6th June). They'll get the chance to experience an abundance of floral arrangements made up of over 50,000 flowers which fill the Cathedral's ancient interior with a rainbow of colours - a spectacular celebration of nature and creativity.
Don't miss: Early bird tickets are available until 31st December priced at £18

If you're searching for impactful gifts for thrill-seekers, you're in luck! Petrol heads, gamers and adrenaline junkies will be driven crazy with a Driving Simulator session at the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit. Likely to cause extreme competition between siblings or friends, the simulator allows you to experience every part of the challenging Goodwood track including the fast-sweeping corners, quick straights, and tight chicane. Pit family member against family member or challenge friends to compete for fastest lap time - our warning - this is highly addictive! Find out more here. 
Also at Goodwood: Young Driver sessions at the Motor Circuit - ideal for Under-17s keen to develop driving skills and confidence

An unforgettable gift comes in the form of a Chichester Harbour boat trip. Chichester Harbour, a National Landscape, is a truly special place to explore, and a boat trip is the best way to soak it up, enjoying the stunning and varied scenery, and spotting migrant birds, harbour seals and other resident wildlife. Choosing a gift voucher will allow your recipient to pick the theme that most interests them.

Art lovers will be thrilled to receive an annual Art Pass to Newlands House Gallery in Petworth. They'll get unlimited access to the gallery's exhibitions - including the current show, Jane Bown: Shadow Play - as well as exclusive events. Past exhibitions have included the works of Helmut Newton, Lee Miller and Eve Arnold. Or why not sign up your art lover as a Friend at Pallant House Gallery for unlimited visits to the outstanding programme of exhibitions. Until May 2026, they'll be able to see William Nicholson -  a major new exhibition of the celebrated artist revealing the breadth of Nicholson's artistic vision, from still life and portraits to evocative landscapes and poster designs.

For outdoor enthusiasts, give them the gift of watersports. They'll have unforgettable adventures learning the basics of kayaking or paddle boarding with experienced instructors while enjoying the beauty of the area. Pack in even more adrenaline with surf or windsurf tuition at 2XS, West Wittering Beach.

A ticket to an enthralling production at Chichester Festival Theatre is the perfect gift for theatre lovers, whether they enjoy edge-of-your-seat drama, uplifting musicals or rib-tickling comedy. Too hard to choose a production? Then get them a gift voucher! We'll definitely be adding tickets to Roald Dahl's The BFG (March 2026) to our Christmas list, along with Agatha Christie's Death on Nile and the spine-tingling Being Mr Wickham - there's lots of productions to choose from here.

Transport your nearest and dearest to the glamorous age of steam railway at The Old Railway Station, Petworth, where you can treat them to either a fabulous afternoon tea in the setting of the former station waiting room, or dinner aboard a beautifully restored 1906 Pullman Carriage, Princess Ena - and for an extra treat, stay the night in one of the Pullman Carriage rooms.

For a retreat from the routine, gift a spa day at The Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa or The Goodwood Hotel. The lucky recipient will enjoy a soothing swim, steam or sauna, or relax and be rejuvenated in expert hands with a pampering massage, pedicure or facial. For that next-level TLC, one of Goodwood's retreats are an experience unlike others - from an entire body and mind rejuvenation on the Gut Health retreat to a chance to master the techniques of 'Ice Man' Wim Hoff.