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Pictures of West Sussex

Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of West Sussex, England.

About the county of West 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.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in West Sussex

Arundel Castle

Arundel (193 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex

This attractive hill-town is dominated by the sheer magnificence of its castle..

Lagoon

Pagham (17 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of West Sussex

A short distance from Chichester on the Sussex Heritage Coast lies the beautiful and unspoiled stretch of mud flats of Pagham Harbour, now a fascinating nature reserve of over 1,000 acres...

South Harting, Sussex

South Harting (8 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex

The main village street is thronged with exquisite old properties, some of brick, some tile hung, and some are built of Sussex clunch - a beautiful building material of soft limestone...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in West Sussex

The last remaining tower of Bramber Castle, West Sussex

Bramber Castle (11 Pictures)

These relics are all that is left of an early Norman castle, built on the edge of the Downs. It was originally built by William.....

Buchan Country Park

Buchan Country Park (1 Pictures)

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Cowdray House, Midhurst, West Sussex

Cowdray House (24 Pictures)

Today we associate Cowdray with the famous Polo Club, but the stark ruins sitting above the genteel town of Midhurst stand.....

Newtimber Place. West Sussex

Newtimber Place (4 Pictures)

Newtimber Place is a Sussex moated house, build of flint and brick with a roof of Horsham stone. The original house was probably.....

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