HEADY COCKTAIL

SHOREHAM-BY-SEA

On the gin

The UK’s biggest Gin Festival returns to Borde Hill on 8 July with exciting new bars, zones and stages, including a craft beer garden and a new Gin Boulevard. Celebrity chef masterclasses will occur throughout the day at the new Table Talk Feasting Village, and there will also be a show-stopping lineup of spectacular music. bordehill.co.uk

Visitors to this Sussex landmark can enjoy a game of golf on the 18-hole putting course, partake in a round of tennis or a quintessentially British game of croquet on the lawn – before sampling an al fresco a ernoon tea, overlooking the magical castle grounds. amberleycastle.co.uk

Research by The Cocktail Co, producers of ready-to-drink cocktails which can be enjoyed any time and any place, has revealed the best places in the UK to enjoy a picnic. With the summer holidays approaching, families and friends take to local beauty spots to enjoy some quality time together - such as Shoreham-by-Sea, which came ninth on The Cocktail Co’s list. the-cocktail-co.com

Mixed feelings

CÔTE

Côte restaurants across Sussex launched an ambitious new cocktail that was loved and loathed in equal measure last month. The new cocktail called Vive Le Asparagus celebrated the healthy seasonal vegetable. The creative new cocktail is made with asparagus flavoured vodka, features an asparagus spear and has been created by their mixologist, and complements Côte’s summer specials. cote.co.uk

Shelter Hall is Brighton’s seafront food market featuring seven unique kitchens led by Sussex chefs and two cra beer, wine and cocktail bars. They partner with the best Sussex chefs, meaning your al fresco dining experience will be one to remember. shelterhall.co.uk

Festival FEAST

PUB IN THE PARK

The Eighteen Acre Café has a stunning viewing balcony overlooking the ripening vines at Bolney Wine Estate. It’s a great place for a hearty breakfast, spot of lunch or catching up with friends over a glass of award-winning wine. bolneywineestate.com

Pub in the Park heads to Brighton from 14-16 July for the ultimate food and music festival. Hosted by Tom Kerridge, this festival will be bringing award-winning restaurants, banging live music, more incredible chefs and of course delicious food. Bands appearing include the Sugababes, DJ Judge Jules, Toploader and Happy Mondays, alongside a host of local restaurants and chefs, plus some of the biggest names across the UK. pubintheparkuk.com