Where to Stay in East Sussex
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East Sussex is one of the most varied and rewarding counties in the south of England, a place where dramatic chalk cliffs, wide shingle beaches, ancient woodland and the open grassland of the South Downs sit alongside some of the most characterful towns and villages in the country.
The South Downs National Park runs through the heart of the county, its chalk ridge offering superb walking and cycling with wide views south to the sea and north across the Weald. The Long Man of Wilmington, carved into the chalk hillside, is one of the most enigmatic landmarks in England, while the Cuckmere Valley, winding down to the sea at Cuckmere Haven, is one of the most painted and photographed landscapes in the south east. The Seven Sisters, the dramatic sequence of chalk cliffs east of Seaford, are among the most iconic natural landmarks in England and never fail to impress.
Brighton and Hove is the county’s undisputed star, a city of extraordinary energy, creativity and individuality that has been drawing visitors since the Prince Regent built his fantastical Royal Pavilion here in the early nineteenth century. The seafront, the Lanes, the independent shops and restaurants, and the sheer vitality of the place make it one of the most compelling city break destinations in England.
Beyond Brighton, East Sussex has a remarkable collection of historic towns. Lewes, the county town, is a place of fierce independence, a dramatic castle and a high street of independent bookshops and antique dealers that is among the most rewarding in the south east. Rye, rising on its hill above the surrounding marshes, is one of the most perfectly preserved medieval towns in England, its cobbled streets and timber framed buildings drawing visitors and artists in equal measure.
Whether you are looking for a city break in Brighton, a walk along the Seven Sisters, a stay in medieval Rye or a cottage in the South Downs, East Sussex is a county of real character and enduring appeal.
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