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B1/brighton and hove
Mega outlets, and
buzzing with endless bars, pubs
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and eateries. In fact, Brighton and Hove has arguably the highest density of pubs per square mile in the country. The heart of this diverse city is its long coastal location and the historical Brighton Palace Pier. Opened in 1899, this iconic architectural structure attracts over 3 million visitors per year. The Pier is over 500m long, which is as long as 65 double-decker buses. Along the beach, amongst clubs and restaurants stands the iconic British Airways i360 observation tower with a huge glass passenger pod offering 360-degree view of the English Channel. The city centre is famous for its North Laine shopping area which fuses independent antique and jewellery boutiques, eclectic home decor, variety and fashion shops. As you meander through the bustling lanes, you also find unique art galleries and trendy hair salons. Brighton and Hove is a place of contrast. Come and visit and enjoy it’s unique and fabulous variety.
C2/chichester C hichester is the only city in West Sussex and is its county town. Known to Cross is home to a great selection of shops and restaurants. One of the most renown places in be one of the great well-preserved the Chichester District is Goodwood,
Georgian cities in the UK, it was England’s finnest sporting estate however founded by the Romans hosting three of the largest events in 43 AD. in the social and sporting calendar: The Roman Chichester was the Qatar Goodwood Festival, The built on a grid pattern. The main Goodwood Revival and the Festival streets still remain. It was also an of Speed. important location in Anglo-Saxon The Qatar Goodwood Festival - times. known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’, is the Presently, Chichester is still sporting and social highlight of the thriving with culture and flat-racing season. amenities; welcoming with The Goodwood Revival is a unique museums, sights and landmarks. three day event of vintage fashion Chichester Cathedral is a and motor racing. magnificent architectural building The Goodwood Festival of Speed that has been a prominent focal is an outstanding motor racing event point of the city for over 900 held in the grounds of Goodwood years. House, which covers an impressive The City Centre with it’s historic estate over 4,900 hectares and is the walls and Chichester’s Market seat of the Duke of Richmond.
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SLW 3/shoreham-by-sea lancing and worthing
Shoreham-by-Sea,
Lancing and Worthing are situated in the Adur
district of West Sussex. All three boast beautiful sea views and local attractions with much to offer. Shoreham-by-Sea is a historic seaside town west of Hove, located at the mouth of the picturesque River Adur. On the end of Shoreham Beach, lies Shoreham Fort, a defensive structure built in 1857 to protect against Napoleon III. Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat Station is another landmark worth a visit, where you can meet the crew, and see the lifeboats in action. Ropetackle Arts Centre hosts many known artists and performers. On route to Worthing, lies Lancing, home of the Brighton & Hove Albion football training ground, and a known sports destination for go-karting, kite surfing, sailing and paddlebparding. Brighton City Airport, in Lancing, offers flying lessons, sight-seeing and pleasure flights. The beautiuful Art Deco building is it’s best kept secret. Worthing is stunning seaside town with a historical Grade II listed Art Deco pier. Located along a relaxing beach and long promenade, it offers a variety of attractions including theatres, cinemas, shopping, galleries and eateries.
H4/horsham
Horsham is a lovely
historic market town in West Sussex.
Located less than an hour away from London, the town and the area offers a perfect blend of traditional English beauty with a modern twist. It’s stunning surrounding landscapes and scenic parklands never fail to amaze. Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is a Grade I listed garden delight, with divine flora and fauna set around a Grade II 19th century Mansion House serving quality food and cream teas. Horsham is a lovely picturesque town to explore on foot with its charming and quirky side streets. Eclectic cafes serve delicious light snacks and local produce, and the traditional English pubs often serve craft beers brewed in Sussex. In fact Horsham is known for its brewing heritage. Furthermore, Horsham is also home to some delightful restaraunts and eateries. From numerous vegetarian and vegan bistros to a Michelin star gem. Horsham is also known for it’s shopping with a real mix of funky boutiques, traditional outlets and a big shopping mall.
E5/eastbourne E astbourne is a beautiful seaside resort on the South Coast of The Eastbourne Bandstand. Built in 1935, this listed building features a unique semi-circular design with
East Sussex. This traditional a striking blue domed roof. It hosts holiday town is known for its numerous live music events and overreaching South Downs has been featured in numerous landscapes, infinite boulevards television programmes including: and dominant chalk sea cliffs. Little Britain and the BBC Antiques
Eastbourne is a fast developing Roadshow. town, but the visitors are still Eastbourne bursts with attracted to its unspoilt seafront attractions for all ages. From castles and eye-catching Victorian and and historic places, napoleonic
Edwardian architecture. fortresses and smugglers haunts, One of the finest Victorian to museums, art galleries and landmarks is the Eastbourne Pier shopping places. opened in 1872. Often used as Families have plenty to do at the a film and TV location, the pier numerous theme parks. Skate at My impresses with an open deck Skate World, play atTreasure Island, and an entertainment area for or splash and slide at Fort Fun. visitors, such as The Victorian Pump up your adrenalin at
Tea Rooms, The Chippy and the Arlington Stadium watching the 1901 Jazz Lounge. fast and furious speedway stars, the Another known attraction is Eastbourne Eagles.
Eastbourne bursts with attractions for all ages. From castles and historic places, napoleonic fortresses and Reach new heights with Stealth the UK’s fastest roller coaster Brighton’s creative vibe has always attracted artists, actors smugglers haunts, to museums, art galleries and shopping places. and musicians in particular,
A6/arundel A rundel is a picturesque town situated on the River Arun in West
Sussex. Famous for the magnificent castle, be sure to take a visit. The history of Arundel Castle spans nearly a thousand years with Roman and Saxon influences.
The majestic gothic architecture and breathtaking gardens attract thousands of tourists every year. Founded at the end of the 11th
Century it is the family home of the Dukes of Norfolk. This ancient castle is set grandly high on a hill spanning incredible views of the surrounding views of the South
Downs. Arundel Cathedral is another landmark of astounding beauty.
Set on the crown of the hill it dominates the skyline of Arundel along with the castle. The town has indeed a rich historic and cultural heritage. The annual Arundel Festival of the Arts which runs in August incorporates a real variety from street and music performances, food & drink events to the famous Gallery Trail. Naturally, there is more to this quaint town. Arundel Farmers Market has a superb reputation with an excellent range of high quality local produce. On the 3rd Saturday of every month, local growers, bakers, butchers and florists gather to sell their produce directly to the customers. Arundel is also known for local cricket, fishing and boating. In summer you can splash at the Arundel Lido outdoor pools.
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7/gatwick
The history of Gatwick
Airport began in 1930.
In 1958 it was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen and now serves more destinations than any other UK airport. Gatwick flies to around 230 destinations in over 70 countries with a network extending to over 60 routes worldwide. Home to a large mix of airline operators, with over 50 currently operating regularly from Gatwick. The airport directly generates £1.6 billion for the UK economy. It is currently undergoing a grand expansion, a £2.5 billion investment programme to improve passengers experience and airport efficiency, with investment to all areas of the airport. Gatwick Airport offers a great range of world class restaurants, bars and food outlets, most of them open from 4am to cater for passengers that are catching early morning flights. North Terminal offers world class shopping with retail shops, book stores, electrical outlets, souvenir shops and much more. The South Terminal at Gatwick is a real treat for shoppers. Enjoy highstreet favourites, boutiques and designer outlets. With a selection of retailers you can order your duty free shopping from the comfort of your own home, using the Reserve from Home service on the day you fly. Aiming to improve the airport’s green credentials, projects are in place to support greater use of electric vehicles. This allows Gatwick to continue to reduce the airport’s environmental impact and realise their ambition to be the UK’s most sustainable airport.
Reach new heights with Stealth the UK’s fastest roller coaster Brighton’s creative vibe has always attracted artists, actors and musicians in particular, The airport directly generates £1.6 billion for the UK economy and is currently undergoing a grand expansion
H8/high weald O n the borders of East Sussex, Kent and Surrey, welcome to the over 30 manor houses, castles and beautiful parks and gardens; some managed by the National Trust.
High Weald. There are attractions aplenty. A medieval landscape of Take a boat trip from Newenden mysterious ancient woodlands, to Bodiam Castle along the River rolling hills, scattered farmstead Rother or tour a vineyard. You can and ancient route-ways. develop woodcraft and bushcraft The word ‘Weald’ comes from skills, learn to bake bread or the German ‘Wald’ meaning an forage for mushrooms. Enjoy uncultivated forest. friendly country pubs in beautiful Known as an Area of villages or cream teas and artisan
Outstanding Natural Beauty, foods in family owned farms. designated by Government as a High Weald is a stunning area family of protected landscapes, with scenic walk routes and this is one of the best surviving historical landmarks. Visit Royal medieval landscapes in Northern Tunbridge Wells, Hertsmonceux
Europe. Castle and The Observatory The attractions include Science Centre. Be stunned by medieval castles, beautiful the amazing views from cliffs at historic houses and gardens, Beachy Head, or the Ashdown well-preserved steam railways Forest, famous for being where and scenic reservoirs. A.A Milne’s Winnie the Pooh The woodland area conceals stories are based.
A medieval landscape of mysterious ancient woodlands, rolling hills, scattered farmstead and ancient routeways.
s9/south downs S outh Downs National Park, on the fringe of Brighton & Hove, is and kayaking to paragliding. The Park is also home to some of the best trail running in southern wildly appreciated for its England. The Beachy Head unspoiled beauty. marathon goes over over a 42 mile Wonderous coast, stunning course. wildlife and a remarkable history, You’ll be sure to find thrill and some of the finest countryside adventure in the South Downs. between Winchester, the first Airsports including paragliding and capital of England, and the white hang gliding are very popular with chalk cliffs of Eastbourne. adrenaline enthusiasts. The South Downs are The Park amazes with its designated as a national park archaeological sites from Bronze recognised for its walking and and Iron Age to medieval ruins. cycling opportunities, excursions More can be explored at the Weald and outdoor activities. and Downland Open Air Museum For the curious, an average showcasing 50 perfectly preserved time to complete the whole historic buildings, spanning over route of the South Downs Way 950 years. stretching over 1,600km 2 would With a wealth of artisan produce take a casual cyclist circa 4 days, to enjoy, this is a place full of local and it would take about a week eating and drinking delights. to walk the whole route. Orchards, vineyards, breweries, The South Downs National distilleries, markets and festivals.
Park offers a variety of outdoor There’s enough to explore whilst activities, from paddle-boarding admiring the beautiful landscapes.
The South Downs are designated as a national park recognised for its walking and cycling opportunities, excursions and outdoor activities.
