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Fletching village, East Sussex

Fletching (11 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction NE)

The village grew out of a Saxon settlement, near the spot of one of the entrances to Sheffield Park, now owned by the National Trust...

Wings Place

Ditchling (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of East Sussex (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SW)

A pretty village situated in the South Downs..

Lewes

Lewes (112 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of East Sussex (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S)

Lewes is the boyhood home of the famous diarist, John Evelyn (1620 - 1706) He lived at Southover Grange, an Elizabethan house, which is close to the castle...

A picture of Newtimber

Newtimber (5 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction SW)

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

A picture of Telscombe

Telscombe (6 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction S)

The tranquillity of this attractive little village is owed to its seclusion. Telscombe rests in a fold of beautiful Sussex countryside, and the fact that it is difficult to reach from the coast, adds to its charms...

Sunset over Fulking, West Sussex

Fulking (6 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction SW)

Fulking is a small village flourishing amongst the northern slopes of the South Downs...

Brighton Pier and Beach in Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton (342 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction SW)

Once a fishing village, Brighton was firmly put on the map in the 18th century by the young Prince of Wales, later to become George IV...

West Quay, Newhaven, East Sussex

Newhaven (41 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction S)

Best known for its cross channel ferries and for its fort built in the 1860's as part of Britain's coastal defences, but which is now a fascinating museum offering visitors the opportunity to experience a massive fortress at first hand...

Standen estate, East Grinstead, West Sussex

East Grinstead (23 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (11.8 miles, 19.1 km, direction N)

East Grinstead became notable following World War II for its Queen Victoria Hospital where remarkable plastic surgery operations were performed on badly burned servicemen...

Alfriston

Alfriston (66 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of East Sussex (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SE)

Alfriston occupies a favoured position in the beautiful Cuckmere Gap and serves as a tourist village to which hoards of visitors flock to enjoy the many well preserved fine old buildings to be seen, one of the most important being the local church...

Mayfield

Mayfield (6 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (13.0 miles, 20.8 km, direction E)

This is a tranquil, historic village lying close to the beautiful River Rother. The village stands on a ridge in a lovely rural location with panoramic views over the valley...

The Wilmington Long Man, East Sussex

Wilmington (14 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction SE)

These days Wilmington is best known for the "Long Man" a giant carving on the north side of Windover Hill. The figure is generally thought to have first appeared in medieval times, but theories abound that it may have been there since the Iron-Age...

A picture of Seaford

Seaford (76 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex (13.8 miles, 22.3 km, direction SE)

The town is famous for its Martello Tower built as part of the English defences against invading European neighbours, this is the westernmost of the towers and is now an interesting local history museum...

Groombridge Station

Groombridge (9 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction NE)

In an area of attractive, outstanding villages, Groombridge with its 18th-century tiled cottages against the back-drop of a beautiful village green, stands out as being the very epitome of the perfect English village...

A picture of Shoreham-by-Sea

Shoreham-by-Sea (94 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of West Sussex (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction SW)

Now an increasingly popular and interesting resort...

Horsham

Horsham (54 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction NW)

A feature of the town is St.Mark's Church in North Street, this was built in 1839 but was considerably altered during restoration work of around 1869...

The Castle at Herstmonceux

Herstmonceux (27 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction E)

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Dramatic lighting over the estuary

Cuckmere Haven (121 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction SE)

Cuckmere Haven lies beneath the 282 ft cliffs that are home to Seaford Nature Reserve...

Lancing College

Lancing (20 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction SW)

Lancing is found between Worthing and Shoreham-by-the-Sea, it has a pleasant coastal atmosphere and an enjoyable mix of properties from several periods...

Sompting Parish Church (built by the Saxons) Three miles NE of Worthing, Sussex

Sompting (23 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction SW)

Sompting has one of the oldest churches in the country. The parish church of St. Mary is mainly Norman, but has much visible Anglo-Saxon work...

Recommended attractions near Chailey

Sheffield Park, National Trust

Sheffield Park & Garden (202 Pictures)

(3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction N)

A large estate in East Sussex created by Lord Sheffield in 1769 who employed Capability Brown to design the estate gardens. In.....

Lewes Castle

Lewes Castle (15 Pictures)

(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction S)

Lewes is dominated by its famous castle built by William de Warenne, trusty confidant and follower of William the Conqueror. It.....

Snow on Ditchling Beacon, East Sussex - March 2005

Ditchling Beacon Hill Fort (3 Pictures)

(5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction SW)

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Exhibits on show in the Bentley Motor Museum, near Lewes, East Sussex

Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum (8 Pictures)

(6.1 miles, 9.7 km, direction E)

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Borde Hill Garden, West Sussex

Borde Hill Garden (60 Pictures)

(6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction NW)

Borde Garden occupies a lovely landscape surrounding a splendid English mansion. It is an exceptionally beautiful garden,.....

Anne of Cleves House in Lewes, East Sussex. Taken in 2005.

Anne of Cleves House (3 Pictures)

(6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction S)

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Bunkers Hill

Ashdown Forest (35 Pictures)

(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NE)

Ashdown Forest is a magnificent area of mixed woodland and heathland in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It.....

Wakehurst Place 24 June 2011

Wakehurst Place (159 Pictures)

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NW)

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

Newtimber Place. West Sussex

Newtimber Place (4 Pictures)

(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction SW)

Newtimber Place is a Sussex moated house, build of flint and brick with a roof of Horsham stone. The original house was probably.....

This is the studio at Charleston Farmhouse in East Sussex.

Charleston Farmhouse (8 Pictures)

(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction SE)

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Nymans Garden

Nymans Garden (169 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NW)

Nyman's Gardens possesses a rich landscape of rare conifers, shrubs and plants all set around the romantic ruins of a beautiful.....

Royal Pavilion in Brighton

The Royal Pavilion (39 Pictures)

(10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction SW)

The fantasy skyline of Brighton's Royal Pavilion with its confection of domes and minarets, amazes and intrigues all who first.....

A picture of Brighton Pier

Brighton Pier (41 Pictures)

(10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction SW)

Brighton Pier is famous for its thrilling rides. Take a journey on the 'Wild River' flume and climb the water mountain for a.....

Leonardslee Gardens

Leonardslee Gardens (122 Pictures)

(11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction W)

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Tilgate Forest, Crawley

Tilgate Forest Country Park (14 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NW)

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Michelham priory at near Upper Dicker in East - Sussex.

Michelham Priory & Gardens (7 Pictures)

(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction SE)

Michelham Priory is a hauntingly beautiful place set against a backdrop of fine Sussex countryside, splendidly surrounded by a.....

A big gun at the Fort looking over the sea at Newhaven, East Sussex.

Newhaven Fort (3 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction S)

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Alfriston Clergy House. Alfriston, East Sussex

Alfriston Clergy House (3 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction SE)

Amongst the treasures of this town is the first house to be acquired by the National Trust, this is the magnificent Priest's, or.....

The last remaining tower of Bramber Castle, West Sussex

Bramber Castle (11 Pictures)

(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction W)

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.....

The Wilmington Long Man, East Sussex

The Long Man (8 Pictures)

(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction SE)

Where he comes from nobody knows, nor does anyone know the identity of this 240 foot figure of a man carved into the side of a.....


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