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Pictures of West Sussex

Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of West Sussex, England.

About the county of 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.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in West Sussex

Newtimber Place. West Sussex

Newtimber (5 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex

A small village in the South Downs area. It has church and a Manor House but no pub or shops..

Petworth Deer Park

Petworth (25 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of West Sussex

Petworth is an atmospheric place, it has a wealth of historic visitor attractions nearby and its close proximity to the attractive town of Chichester and its famous harbour...

A stormy day at Shoreham

Shoreham-by-Sea (94 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of West Sussex

Now an increasingly popular and interesting resort...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in West Sussex

The last remaining tower of Bramber Castle, West Sussex

Bramber Castle (11 Pictures)

These relics are all that is left of an early Norman castle, built on the edge of the Downs. It was originally built by William.....

Chichester Cathedral

Chichester Cathedral (62 Pictures)

The Norman cathedral at Chichester was founded on its present site about 1080, and is still substantially the same building as.....

Cowdray House, Midhurst, West Sussex

Cowdray House (24 Pictures)

Today we associate Cowdray with the famous Polo Club, but the stark ruins sitting above the genteel town of Midhurst stand.....

Wakehurst Place 24 June 2011

Wakehurst Place (159 Pictures)

The autumn colours in the gardens of Wakehurst Place make a dramatic impact seen against the backdrop of vast grey Sussex winter.....

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