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Pictures of East Sussex

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

About the county of 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.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in East Sussex

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Burwash (49 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex

It is from his home in this very English village that Rudyard Kipling penned the wise and wonderful words of his poem 'If'...

Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of East Sussex

A pretty village situated in the South Downs..

The Long Man, Wilmington, East Sussex

Wilmington (14 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex

These days Wilmington is best known for the "Long Man" a giant carving on the north side of Windover Hill. The figure is generally thought to have first appeared in medieval times, but theories abound that it may have been there since the Iron-Age...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in East Sussex

Beachy Head Lighthouse, Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Beachy Head (107 Pictures)

Beachy Head, with its dramatic white cliffs and gently undulating downs, is an area of outstanding natural beauty and.....

Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex

Herstmonceux Castle (25 Pictures)

The 15th century red brick Herstmonceux Castle with its magnificent gatehouse, was built in the romantic era when splendour and.....

Michelham priory at near Upper Dicker in East - Sussex.

Michelham Priory & Gardens (7 Pictures)

Michelham Priory is a hauntingly beautiful place set against a backdrop of fine Sussex countryside, splendidly surrounded by a.....

The Pevensey Levels on an October evening, East Sussex.

The Pevensey Levels (1 Pictures)

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