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To help you discover more about our beautiful corner of Sussex, bookmark The Great Sussex Way's news and blogs page. You'll find a selection of behind the scenes stories and interviews, special offers and our guides to the best places for walking and cycling, places to entertain the family or teenagers, and even great places to sample sensational Sussex wine.

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Family Fun in Chichester

Every parent knows that panicked feeling. The school holidays are approaching and nothing’s in the diary... With a wide range of family-friendly activities in and around the Chichester area, you could spend the whole day researching what to do with the kids. Buy why waste those precious hours. We’ve…

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Hidden Gems of West Sussex

Beyond the Tourist Trail: Eight Hidden Gems of West Sussex From an abandoned school and the most haunted site in Sussex, to an ‘out-of-bounds’ island and a little-known James Bond set right on our doorstep, we’ve uncovered Sussex’s best-kept secrets to bring you the must-visit sites off the tourist…

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Top Ten Walks in West Sussex

The 5 mile/8km Halnaker Windmill Trail takes in a picturesque tree tunnel or hollow way formed over thousands of years of footfall. The path, Mill Lane, follows the old Roman road between London and Chichester and eventually opens up onto Halnaker Hill. At the top, your climb is rewarded with the…

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Great Sussex Pubs with scenic walks

The perfect preamble to an afternoon in a great pub is a great walk. And being surrounded in the beauty of the South Downs National Park, there’s no better location for this great combination than our corner of Sussex. Whether you’re looking for welcoming pubs and scenic walks in the South Downs or…

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Best Pubs in Sussex for Sunday Roasts

Looking for the ultimate Sunday lunch? Well, look no further. We’ve done all the hard work for you and found some of the best places to enjoy a Sunday roast. A run for your money: The Earl of March This eighteen century coaching inn overlooks the picturesque backdrop of the South Downs with a view…

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Restaurants in Chichester

We’ve scoured the streets so you don’t have to. Here is our pick of the best restaurants in Chichester: one for every month of the year and for every occasion. There’s no better place to celebrate in style than The Ivy Chichester. Famous for its fine British food and classy afternoon teas, The Ivy…

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The Sussex Tree Trail

The South Downs National Park has more woodland than any other National Park in England and Wales. In fact, 23% of the park is covered by trees, half of which have been here for over 400 years. Explore the very best of our neck of the woods(!) on our self-guided tree trail, starting in our historic…

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Thrill Seeking in Sussex

High Energy Adventures Await The rolling hills of Sussex are synonymous with sport. With enough footpaths, cycle paths, bridleways and waterways to keep you busy from dawn till dusk (check out some of our best walking and cycle routes including the famous 100-mile-long South Downs Way here), there’s…

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Best things to do with Teens in Sussex this summer

When School's Out in Sussex We know that the school holidays can be a mixed bag of emotions. Utter joy at the thought of no more school runs, yet with the stress and anxiety of entertaining children, especially when those children are hard-to-please teens. With some of the country’s best beaches of…

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12 Cool Things to do this Summer

Plan a Sensational Sussex Summer Whether you're filling up the school holidays with day trips or maximising your summer break for long lasting memories, you'll want to keep this list handy, along with your rain coat and sun cream, ready to cope with whatever our great British summer conjures up…

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