Pictures of East Sussex

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

Alfriston (66 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of East Sussex

Alfriston occupies a favoured position in the beautiful Cuckmere Gap and serves as a tourist village to which hoards of visitors flock to enjoy the many well preserved fine old buildings to be seen, one of the most important being the local church...

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'...

Hastings (310 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex

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...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in 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.....

Pevensey Castle (49 Pictures)

When it was first built Pevensey Castle must have been an impressive sight standing against all-comers while the waters of the.....

Sheffield Park Station (19 Pictures)

Southern Terminus and headquarters of The Bluebell Railway, the station was opened in 1882 at the request of the Earl of.....

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