Sussex
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Sussex, a rural county in south east England, is best known for its English Channel seaside resorts. Brighton offers an amusement pier and a long shingle beach. It's also the site of King George IV's Royal Pavilion, an opulent palace with Indo-Saracenic onion domes. Inland, Arundel Castle is a restored Gothic landmark occupied since the 12th century. You will find plenty of holiday homes including Caravan rentals, luxury Lodges, beachside Apartments Cottages with Hot Tubs.
Weather Averages
Be prepared for rain or shine
MARCH - MAY High 13.36°c Low 6.55°c Precipitation 0.05mm/hr
JUNE - AUGUST High 20.79°c Low 13.12°c Precipitation 0.06mm/hr
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER High 14.66°c Low 8.86°c Precipitation 0.03mm/hr
DECEMBER - FEBRUARY High 8.08°c Low 2.2°c Precipitation 0.1mm/hr
Crawley
Sussex
Crawley is a well-developed town. Situated in the heart of the countryside, halfway between London and Brighton. The town is divided into a series of residential neighbourhoods around the town centre, each with its own schools, shops and community facilities and is also home to Gatwick Airport and a host of multi-national businesses who benefit from excellent air, rail and road links. Crawley is perfect for a cottage or apartment holiday.
Brighton
Sussex
Brighton is a popular English seaside resort located about an hour south of London by train. Because of its locality its renowned for being a popular day-trip destination. You will find the infamous Brighton Pier right within the central waterfront section. This was opened in 1899 and is now home to many rides and food kiosks. The town is also well known for its nightlife, arts scene, shopping and festivals and has plenty of apartment and holiday home accommodation.
Newhaven
Sussex
Newhaven is a small busy port town at the mouth of the River Ouse and surrounded by the South Downs. It is home to a very active fishing fleet and popular marina with boats visiting from across Europe. With it being conveniently situated between Brighton, Lewes and Eastbourne and with easy year-round ferry access to France, Newhaven has attractions for all the family. Why not stay in a unique fishing cottage.
LOCAL CUISINE
Sussex offers Cottage rentals, Caravan hire and Apartments. For those wanting more than just self catering you're in for a culinary adventure. From celebrity restaurants to seafood festivals and vineyards, there is so much delicious produce to sample right on your doorstep. Sussex is famous for its Sussex Downs Lamb and also produces Arundel Mullet & Brighton Rock. It also boasts some of the finest sparkling wines in the world, with a range of vineyards open for visiting.
GETTING HERE
There are many airports that are all within easy reach to Sussex. By train, Sussex’s proximity to London means that there is a comprehensive network of train lines heading to most towns, especially in the commuter district (which is most of it). By car, you can access the more remote areas of Sussex, particularly within the South Downs National Park. On bike & foot the South Downs are the home of over 3,300 kilometres worth of walking trails, including the South Downs Way, a long-distance route around 160 kilometres long.