The historic county of Sussex lies on the south coast of England and is bordered by Kent, Surrey, Hampshire, and the English Channel
One of the major tourist centres in Sussex is Brighton. Every year, many families come to the area to enjoy a typical English seaside resort atmosphere with the iconic pier and the wonderful Georgian and Victorian architecture. Brighton first found popularity as a tourist attraction when it emerged as a health resort in the 18th century. Sea bathing was featured as an enjoyable and relaxing pursuit and following the arrival of the railway in 1841,
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thousands of day trippers headed regularly to Brighton during the summer for a dip in the sea.There is also plenty of history to be found in Sussex to keep the older members of the family entertained. As well as several notable castles, Battle Abbey commemorates the famous Battle of Hastings that took place in 1066. Run by English Heritage, the visitor centre is full of fascinating information where you can learn more about the Saxon King Harold.
For a relaxing day out, there are plenty of beautiful country houses and stately homes to choose from. Wakehurst Place has a spectacular garden maintained by the Royal Botanic Gardens, and Sheffield Park Garden features a wonderful garden designed by the famous Capability Brown.
Sussex is a beautiful corner of England that is well worth visiting for a weekend or family holiday, all year round.
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