Pictures of East Sussex
About East Sussex
The once County of Sussex can be located on the South Coast of England but is now divided into two separate counties, one being East Sussex and the other West Sussex. Bounded by the Counties of Hampshire, Kent and Surrey, 'Sussex' fronts the English Channel which seperates the United Kingdom from mainland Europe. Lewes is the county town in East Sussex and Brighton, one of Englands most popular holiday resorts which has been regarded as a ‘pleasure dome’ for centuries can also be found in East Sussex. The county town of West Sussex is Chichester and is famed for its rich heritage of historic buildings and picturesque countryside. The nearby town of Rye has delightful winding cobbled streets and old timber framed buildings and is regarded by many as the prettiest town in England. Hastings is an old fishing town and offers all the traditional amusements of the seaside, but retains much of the character from its colourful past. Rich in history, Hastings is famous worldwide for the 'Battle of Hastings' in 1066 between the invading Normans and the defending Saxons, the actual battle itself took place 6 miles inland from the town of Hastings, at a smaller town aptly named 'Battle' which is well worth a visit.
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 | Once a fishing village, Brighton was firmly put on the map in the 18th century by the young Prince of Wales, later to become George IV... Information | Pictures (257) | Hotels |
 | The village grew out of a Saxon settlement, near the spot of one of the entrances to Sheffield Park, now owned by the National Trust... Information | Pictures (3) | Hotels |
 | In an area of attractive, outstanding villages, Groombridge with its 18th-century tiled cottages against the back-drop of a beautiful village green, stands out as being the very epitome of the perfect English village... Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels |
 | Hastings is an old fishing town along the southern coast of England. It offers all the traditional amusements of the seaside but retains much of the character of its colourful past... Information | Pictures (194) | Hotels |
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Recommended attractions in East Sussex
 | The Abbey Ruins -
The pope ordered William the Conqueror to build an abbey in penance for the great loss of life. The abbey was..... Information | Pictures (51) | Hotels |
 | The 15th century red brick Herstmonceux Castle with its magnificent gatehouse, was built in the romantic era when splendour and..... Information | Pictures (22) | Hotels |
 | Designated a site of Special Scientific Interest, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the Seven Sisters Country Park..... Information | Pictures (54) | Hotels |
 | Where he comes from nobody knows, nor does anyone know the identity of this 240 foot figure of a man carved into the side of a..... Information | Pictures (8) | Hotels |
 | The fantasy skyline of Brighton's Royal Pavilion with its confection of domes and minarets, amazes and intrigues all who first..... Information | Pictures (33) | Hotels |
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