 Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare

Raystede is a working rescue centre, caring for more than 400 animals every day, including dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, rabbits, goats, alpacas, hens and exotic birds.

Many of the animals are looking for forever homes, and for those who cannot be rehomed, Raystede provides sanctuary.

Visitors are welcome to share the tranquil surroundings that many rescue animals call home – walk around the beautiful 43 acre site and get a glimpse into the charity’s work. Café, shops, dog-friendly, parking, open every day from 10am to 4pm. Free entry - ticket booking is essential. To find out about adopting an animal or to book a ticket: www.raystede.org or call 01825 840252

 The Blacksmiths Arms, Offham, near Lewes

 Lewes Farmers Market

Family-run country pub with authentic Jamaican kitchen and spacious B&B rooms available in an idyllic location, which is perfectly placed as a base to explore all that the Sussex countryside has to offer.

The Blacksmiths Arms, London Road, Offham, Lewes BN7 3QD Tel. 01273 472971 www.theblacksmithsarms-offham.co.uk

 The Seasons Kitchen

Every first and third Saturday of the month, award winning Lewes Farmers Market runs 9am-1pm, Friars Walk Car Park, with high quality organic vegetables, beef, game, rare breed lamb, raw milk, chocolates, cakes, award winning Sussex cheeses, preserves and takeaway meals. We have wonderful independent shops and cafes adjacent to the market.

www.commoncause.org.uk/lewes-farmersmarket - lewesfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Savour the Fresh Flavours of Forest Row’s Organic Vegetarian Café. If you’re looking for a café in the heart of Forest Row, East Sussex that offers fresh, organic vegetarian and vegan dishes, then look no further than The Seasons Kitchen. This delicious café is committed to providing the best locally sourced, organic ingredients to create flavourful dishes that will tantalise your taste buds. The Seasons Kitchen is open 7 days a week with a homecooked seasonal menu that caters to all dietary requirements. www.seasons-kitchen.co.uk 01342 601010 10/11 Hartfield Road Forest Row RH18 5DN

 Hidden Spring Vineyard

 Heathfield Farmers’ Market 69

Hidden Spring is a small boutique vineyard and winery situated on a 23-acre site in Horam. We offer tour and tasting experiences all year round. Please call or email to book your experience with us.

www.hiddenspring.co.uk

Email: info@hiddenspring.co.uk

Tel: 01435 813078

 Trinity of Battle

Heathfield Farmers’ Market is held on the third Saturday of every month in the Co-op car park at 110 High Street, Heathfield. The market runs from 9am to 12.30pm with FREE parking. There is always a good selection of fresh seasonal produce available and plenty of craft stalls to browse.

www.heathfield.net/farmers-market

Trinity of Battle – Located in the heart of historic East Sussex and set in a beautifully converted chapel in Battle High Street. Specialising in modern cuisine with a traditional twist, using the best fresh ingredients from local suppliers and collaborating with other Battle based unique businesses to enhance your dining experience.

Child, dog, wheelchair friendly, we cater for all dining occasions and with parking within easy walking distance. Fabulous value 2 course light lunch menu, A la Carte, Chefs’ Daily Specials board and hand crafted desserts available Wednesday to Saturday 12:00-22:45 hrs. www.trinityofbattle.co.uk

A lovely family friendly restaurant with a wine bar feel.

01424 772357

The Chapel, 55 High St, Battle TN33 0EN

 Wilderness Wood 71

 Bignose & Beardy Cider 72

A 60-acre, family-owned woodland with an A-Z trail, refreshments hatch, and activities and food pop-ups during the holidays.

We also run arts, crafts, woodworking and well-being workshops and courses for all ages –plus seasonal events throughout the year. Spaces available to hire for weddings and other family parties. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

www.wildernesswood.org

 The Dorset Arms 73

Enjoy a cider tasting and tour for just £20 per person at this beautiful East Sussex orchard and cidery! Each tour with Bignose & Beardy includes a tour of our orchard and cidery, seeing the trees, how we grow and produce apples for cider, as well as our tanks and facilities, along with a tutored tasting!

www.bignoseandbeardy.com www.dorset-arms.co.uk

Named after the Earls and Dukes of Dorset, we are a historic pub with a modern approach. Situated in the outstanding beautiful Sussex Weald on the edge of Ashdown Forest showcasing the best of what Sussex has to offer. We have fine-tuned the classics and combined them with modern British dishes providing a diverse and exciting menu.

01892 770278

Buckhurst Park, Withyham TN7 4BD

 Ropetackle Arts Centre

 Langham Brewery and Taproom

A multi-award-winning performance arts venue and café in Shoreham-by-Sea, featuring fantastic headline acts, live music, comedy, theatre, film, family shows and MUCH more. Close to major rail and bus links. With a 200-seater auditorium, two well-stocked bars, a bright foyer area with box office and a large mezzanine room for hire, Ropetackle is a welcoming hub within the community. www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Uppark House & Garden

Langham Brewery and Taproom – your independent, award-winning microbrewery in the South Downs - offers a delicious range of fresh craft beer and friendly service. Enjoy the beauty of the countryside with the help of their initiative ‘Walk, Cycle, Stay’ which includes walking and cycling routes in the wonderful local area, incorporating pit-stops at the brewery.

www.bit.ly/DestinationLangham

Uppark National Trust is a house which has seen romantic tales, a devastating fire and a faithful restoration. Hidden high up on the South Downs ridge it commands views reaching as far as the English Channel, surrounded by wildflower meadows, scented gardens and rolling hills.

The house is largely the vision of Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh and his wife Sarah, who refurbished the interiors to the fine Georgian style you see today. They filled it with exquisite French furniture, delicate Dutch porcelain and captivating Italian paintings collected on their travels around Europe. Open Thurs-Mon, please check times on our website before travelling. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/uppark

 Beachcroft Hotel & Beach Huts 77 4

 Tangmere Military Aviation Museum 78

Indulge in a stay at Beachcroft Hotel & Beach Hut Suites, the perfect bolthole for exploring Sussex. Discover the hidden gems of the region, from the shimmering coastline to the picturesque South Downs National Park, and all that lies in between.

To find out more, visit: www.beachcroft-hotel.co.uk www.tangmere-museum.org.uk

Situated in a corner of the old Tangmere airfield, famed as an RAF fighter station from 1918 until Fighter Command left in 1958. Now one of the UK’s leading aviation museums, it has an impressive display of historic aircraft with a unique collection of aviation memorabilia from the First World War through to the Falklands Crisis. A museum with something for all members of the family to enjoy!