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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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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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Heritage Open Days

Uncover the history and culture of West Sussex - free of charge From 8th - 17th September, Heritage Open Days offers you the chance to explore history and culture-rich locations free of charge. Chichester Join guides at Chichester Cathedral to explore works of Hans Feibusch, see behind the scenes at…

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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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Best things to do with Teens in Sussex this summer

When School's Out in Sussex We know that the school holidays can be a mixed bag of emotions. Utter joy at the thought of no more school runs, yet with the stress and anxiety of entertaining children, especially when those children are hard-to-please teens. With some of the country’s best beaches of…

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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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New Simulator Experience comes to Goodwood

Adrenaline Junkies Behold the new Goodwood Race Simulator Experience a new way to take on the challenges of the famous Goodwood Motor Circuit at the new state of the art Simulator Suite. Boasting Exsim VR5 simulators with D-Box actuator technology and custom-developed motion profiles, this exciting…

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Dastardly Dockyard Fun at Seal Bay, Selsey

Hop Aboard for Nautical Adventures The Dockyard at Seal Bay in Selsey, West Sussex is a brand new adventure play facility for children of all ages from tots to tweens and even teens - perfect for bringing out their inner pirate. Climb the rigging right to the top and get ready to spring into action…

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Midsummer Celebrations at Weald & Downland

Celebrations of Midsummer at Weald & Downland Join in the merriment and magic of this important time in the ritual calendar for rural communities across the centuries, which has its roots in religious and pagan traditions. See how rural communities came together to mark the abundance of both food…

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