Sussex
Sussex is a place of beautiful coastline, gardens, literary greats, rolling South Downs, vast art collections and a castle. Discover what to see and do and plan a day out to remember.
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Nymans
A garden lovers' home for all seasons, with an extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins.
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Sheffield Park and Garden
Acres of Grade I listed landscaped garden and lakes, surrounded by historic parkland and woodland
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Petworth
A magnificent 17th-century house displaying one of the finest art collections in the care of the National Trust, nestled in a 700-acre deer park
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Bodiam Castle
Step into history at Bodiam Castle. This 14th-century moated castle with a ruined interior features spiral staircases, battlements and a portcullis.
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Standen
Arts and Crafts family home with Morris & Co. interiors, set in a beautiful hillside garden
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Bateman's
The family home of world-famous writer Rudyard Kipling, known for The Jungle Book and Just So Stories. Built in 1634, this Jacobean house is in the Sussex countryside.
Easter egg hunts in Sussex
Join us on an eggcellent Easter adventure in Sussex: at Nymans, Standen, Sheffield Park and Garden and more. Celebrate spring together in nature on an Easter trail packed with games and activities.
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Spring Festival at Petworth
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Petworth’s annual Spring Festival (5-27 April) featuring spectacular bulb displays, talks with horticultural experts include BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost, art and craft workshops, foraging walks, and an evening of spring cabaret from the world of burlesque. Be part of our art installation of handmade bluebells and explore a two-day Makers Market. For young families there are fun games on a free 'Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden' trail. 5 to 27 April
Discover shifting sands, salt marshes and a vibrant coastal hub on the Sussex coast.
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Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
Discover what to see and do at Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters. Fossil hunt on the beach, walk on the historic downland or enjoy the views as you spot birds.
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The beach at East Head
Explore East Head beach. With space to play, scenic walks and interesting wildlife to discover, there's lots to see and do at this popular spot.
Sussex is home to one of the National Trust's top castles.
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Bodiam Castle
With its full moat, original wooden portcullis, murder holes, spiral staircases and battlements, a visit to Bodiam Castle provides a glimpse back in time to the 14th century. Enough of the interior ruins survive to give an impression of castle life, and on selected dates, look out for tours, talks, armour demonstrations and family trails to find out more about the people who lived and worked here.
Woodlands Cottage
This gamekeeper’s cottage is surrounded by woodland on the Nymans estate.
The Morris Apartment
A one-bedroom apartment in trademark Arts and Crafts style, on the second floor of Standen House.
Find out about the conservation, biodiversity, community, wildlife and nature work taking place in Sussex
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Changing Chalk partnership
The South Downs have been a place to live, work and play for thousands of years. Together we can make sure they will be enjoyed for thousands more. Learn how the projects of the Changing Chalk partnership, led by the National Trust, are restoring lost habitats, bringing histories to life, and providing new outdoor experiences across the eastern South Downs, and discover how you can get involved.
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Supporter groups in Sussex
National Trust supporter groups across Sussex help to raise funds for places like Nymans and Sheffield Park, while also getting together for days out, talks and volunteering.
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Blossom at Nymans
Nymans, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Thu 20 Mar - Sun 1 Jun. A celebration of blossom at Nymans with tree tours & guided garden walks. Or pick up a self guided trail through the garden from the welcome hub.
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Ghost Story Readings
Lamb House, Rye, East Sussex
Enjoy volunteer-led readings of Lamb House's famous ghost stories.
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Community Coffee Mornings
Lamb House, Rye, East Sussex
Fancy a chat over a cuppa? Come along to our free coffee mornings on the last Wednesday of every month, with a designated Chatter & Natter table.
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Medieval armour display
Bodiam Castle, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex
Take a look at the medieval armour display in the castle and learn from our volunteer experts about how armour evolved during the Middle Ages.
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Solar Viewing with Seven Sisters Astronomical Society
Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, East Sussex
Add something different to your visit with a chance to look through a solar telescope for a daytime viewing of the Sun, and witness the magic of the partial Solar Eclipse at Sheffield Park and Garden.
Where will you visit next?
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.