Sussex is a picturesque county in South East England bordered by Surrey to the North, Kent to the East, Hampshire to the West and coastline to the South. For local Government purposes, it is divided into East and West Sussex. The major geographical feature of both East and West Sussex are the South Downs, set to become a National Park this year. The South Downs extend about 70 miles, providing stunning scenery for walking, horse-riding, para-gliding and mountain biking. The scenery has been the subject of many a poem including those by Rudyard Kipling, Hilaire Belloc and Francis William Bourdillon.
Housing in the area is some of the most sought after in the UK - indeed some of the nation's most famous faces such as Anita Roddick, Leo Sayer, Jon Snow, Simon Callow and Steve Coogan reside in Sussex. New homes and character properties are both available in the county to suit all tastes and requirements. Popular new developments include the Church Marks Green build, providing new homes in East Sussex. The county of Sussex is full of notable towns and villages with a variety of architecture and historical references. Most popular places to live in the County include:
Arundel lying in West Sussex, 18 miles East of Brighton. The most prominent feature of the town is its restored medieval castle, originating from 1068 during the reign of William the Conqueror. Arundel is also known for its plethora of antique shops and as a popular televison venue - it has been used to portray Windsor Castle in Doctor Who, The Young Victoria and The Madness of King George.
Brighton is a seaside city on the coast of East Sussex. As well as its thriving culture, Brighton is best known for its West Pier, Royal Pavillion, beaches and infamous shopping lanes which are perhaps the best venue for shopping outside of London. Every May, the city hosts the Brighton Festival - the largest arts festival in the UK after Edinburgh's.
Chichester is a cathedral city in West Sussex and is the centre for culture in the region, with a Festival Theatre and numerous art galleries. Nearby, Chichester Harbour provides excellent opportunities for watersports. The city was built inside Roman Walls and houses the Chichester Cross in its centre - a one time market site, standing at the intersection of the four main roads of the city. Like Brighton, Chichester is a thriving shopping venue with a strong cafe culture.
Midhurst is a small market town rated the second best town in England by Country Life magazine. Despite its small size, Midhurst houses the estate of Cowdray Park, one of the most premier polo venues in the world, hosting the international Veuve Cliquot Gold Cup every summer. The town has a Tudor heart with the circa 1430 Spread Eagle Hotel having accommodated Queen Elizabeth I. The town also holds the ruins of one of England's great houses; although ravaged by fire, the ruins have been re-opened to the public following a major preservation project and provide a romantic backdrop to the polo grounds.
Housing in the area is some of the most sought after in the UK - indeed some of the nation's most famous faces such as Anita Roddick, Leo Sayer, Jon Snow, Simon Callow and Steve Coogan reside in Sussex. New homes and character properties are both available in the county to suit all tastes and requirements. Popular new developments include the Church Marks Green build, providing new homes in East Sussex. The county of Sussex is full of notable towns and villages with a variety of architecture and historical references. Most popular places to live in the County include:
Arundel lying in West Sussex, 18 miles East of Brighton. The most prominent feature of the town is its restored medieval castle, originating from 1068 during the reign of William the Conqueror. Arundel is also known for its plethora of antique shops and as a popular televison venue - it has been used to portray Windsor Castle in Doctor Who, The Young Victoria and The Madness of King George.
Brighton is a seaside city on the coast of East Sussex. As well as its thriving culture, Brighton is best known for its West Pier, Royal Pavillion, beaches and infamous shopping lanes which are perhaps the best venue for shopping outside of London. Every May, the city hosts the Brighton Festival - the largest arts festival in the UK after Edinburgh's.
Chichester is a cathedral city in West Sussex and is the centre for culture in the region, with a Festival Theatre and numerous art galleries. Nearby, Chichester Harbour provides excellent opportunities for watersports. The city was built inside Roman Walls and houses the Chichester Cross in its centre - a one time market site, standing at the intersection of the four main roads of the city. Like Brighton, Chichester is a thriving shopping venue with a strong cafe culture.
Midhurst is a small market town rated the second best town in England by Country Life magazine. Despite its small size, Midhurst houses the estate of Cowdray Park, one of the most premier polo venues in the world, hosting the international Veuve Cliquot Gold Cup every summer. The town has a Tudor heart with the circa 1430 Spread Eagle Hotel having accommodated Queen Elizabeth I. The town also holds the ruins of one of England's great houses; although ravaged by fire, the ruins have been re-opened to the public following a major preservation project and provide a romantic backdrop to the polo grounds.
