Pictures of West Sussex
About West Sussex
The once County of Sussex can be located on the South Coast of England but is now divided into two separate counties, one being East Sussex and the other West Sussex. Bounded by the Counties of Hampshire, Kent and Surrey, 'Sussex' fronts the English Channel which seperates the United Kingdom from mainland Europe. Lewes is the county town in East Sussex and Brighton, one of Englands most popular holiday resorts which has been regarded as a ‘pleasure dome’ for centuries can also be found in East Sussex. The county town of West Sussex is Chichester and is famed for its rich heritage of historic buildings and picturesque countryside. The nearby town of Rye has delightful winding cobbled streets and old timber framed buildings and is regarded by many as the prettiest town in England. Hastings is an old fishing town and offers all the traditional amusements of the seaside, but retains much of the character from its colourful past. Rich in history, Hastings is famous worldwide for the 'Battle of Hastings' in 1066 between the invading Normans and the defending Saxons, the actual battle itself took place 6 miles inland from the town of Hastings, at a smaller town aptly named 'Battle' which is well worth a visit.
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Amberley in the county of West Sussex
Amberley is a pretty little village on the edge of the South Downs, near to the Cathedral town of Arundel. It is a very quiet and...
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Arundel in the county of West Sussex
This attractive hill-town is dominated by the sheer magnificence of its castle. Arundel Castle, built at the end of the...
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Chichester in the county of West Sussex
Chichester is a wonderful coastal town with a history of strong sea-faring traditions. It was a town of great importance to the...
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Fishbourne in the county of West Sussex
Fishbourne welcomes visitors with an attractive roadside village sign. From then on its pleasant rural charm become obvious,...
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Lancing in the county of West Sussex
The dominant feature of the district is Lancing College chapel, an impressive church standing on high ground which is of immense,...
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Littlehampton in the county of West Sussex
Littlehampton is a pleasant holiday resort that offers miles of golden sands for sunbathing, or for children to have a fine time...
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Pagham in the county of West Sussex
A short distance from Chichester on the Sussex Heritage Coast lies the beautiful and unspoiled stretch of mud flats of Pagham...
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Petworth in the county of West Sussex
The plain arcaded 18th century town hall at Petworth is surrounded by winding, narrow streets crammed with delightful medieval...
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Shoreham-by-Sea in the county of West Sussex
Now an increasingly popular and interesting resort, the history of Shoreham is firmly rooted in the days when the Saxons came to...
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Worthing in the county of West Sussex
Worthing is a delight for visitors, situated between the beautiful South Downs, and five miles of award winning coastline. The...
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