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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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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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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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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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Time to Explore Midhurst

Time is the key that unlocks all the treasures and pleasures of Midhurst. Time to explore, time to look up, time to absorb the beautiful details. Midhurst and time are old friends. Take a wander down West Street and amongst the wealth of independent shops, see if you can spot the Knights of the…

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