Welcome to Sussex
A county full of culture, nightlife and beautiful scenery.
With miles of breath-taking coastline and acres of countryside, there are plenty of things to see and do when you're visiting Sussex. Whether you love the outdoors, nightlife, culture and history or all things food, you're sure to be in for a treat. Make the most of the this stunning county with a stay at one of our YHA hostels.
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South Downs National Park
There's so much to see and do in the South Downs National Park, from walking and cycling to hunting for geocaches and exploring the beautiful surroundings.
Beachy Head
Visit the seaside town of Eastbourne for the best views of the Seven Sisters - the chalk cliffs between Seaford and Eastbourne. You can even take a ramble around the UK’s highest chalk sea cliff.
Brighton Palace Pier
Enjoy a stroll along Brighton Palace Pier - one of the most famous landmarks of the South Coast. If you need to put your feet up, the deckchairs are free to use too.
Littlehampton Museum
Littlehampton Museum is a family friendly museum which offers a interesting insight into the community’s history through a variety of galleries.
Shoreham-by-Sea beach
The stunning beach in Shoreham-by-Sea is very popular for water sports, as well as being used by walkers for a pretty coastal wander.
There's nowhere in the world quite like Sussex
The county of Sussex covers both coast and countryside. From traditional homes and beautiful beaches, to rolling moorlands and vibrant nightlife, Sussex has the best of both worlds, making it the perfect holiday destination for everyone.
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1066 Country Battle in Hastings
1066 Country is the kind of place where you don't just learn about history, you live it. Visit the 1066 Country website
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Arundel Wetland Centre
26 hectares of naturalised landscapes and wetland habitats, Arundel Wetlands is home to kingfishers, water voles and many hundreds of wildfowl.
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Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters
Visit Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters with their dramatic white cliffs and gently undulating downs.
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Bluebell Railway
Take a journey back in time, this heritage steam railway runs through the glorious Sussex countryside - a great day out. Visit the Bluebell Railway website
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Brighton i360
Enjoy a sky-high perspective of Brighton with a trip to the world’s tallest moving observation tower, the i360 !
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Brighton Pride
If there is one thing Brighton is famous for, then it’s its proud heritage as a city of diversity, particularly diversity of sexuality.
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Cycling in the South Downs
YHA South Downs is great for mountain bikers and road cyclists alike.
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Fort Fun
Enjoy the thrill of the outdoor rides, or visit Rocky's Adventure Land, a huge indoor soft play area. Take your swimming costumes for the water slides and the other wet areas. Visit the Fort
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Goodwood Estate
Something for everyone. Enjoy horse racing at Glorious Goodwood. Thrill to the motorsport at the Festival of Speed or the Goodwood Revival. Admire the Goodwood House over afternoon tea a
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Harbour Park Littlehampton
Enjoy a selection of Family Rides and Attractions at one of the finest beach amusement Parks on the South Coast. Visit the website
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SEA LIFE Brighton
The world's oldest operating aquarium is right on the sea-front! With amazing exhibits, you can see how fish and marine creatures live beneath the waves, plus there are plenty of opportunities t
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Walking and Rambling in Littlehampton
The sweeping coast line is great for anyone wanting a leisurely stroll along the beaches. On the edge of South Downs National Park, the coastal walk has lovely sand dunes and amazing natural beauty.
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Walking and Rambling in Truleigh Hill
If you're planning on staying at YHA Truleigh Hill, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore
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Watersports in Littlehampton
There's a whole host of watersports available nearby including surfing, sea kayaking, a windsurfing and kite surfing school and a yacht club offering sailing tuition for all abilities.
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Worthing
Stroll five miles of promenade with it's art deco pier, or visit Brooklands Park with its boating lake and miniature railway.
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Things to do in Sussex
With miles of breath-taking coastline and acres of countryside, there are plenty of things to do in Sussex. Whether you love the outdoors, nightlife, culture and history or all things food, you’re sure to be in for a treat...
Cycling the South Downs
The sun glimpsed over the Georgian townhouses and lit the face of King Alfred the Great. Well, his statue. The sun was to guide us east for exactly 100 miles, to Eastbourne along the South Downs Way...
Carless and carefree trips to our national park properties
National parks are just brilliant, aren’t they? They’re the great breathing spaces, full of fresh air, cool water and green things. We’re lucky enough to have more than 60 properties in national parks across England and Wales....