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About the county of West Sussex
A county in England
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.Or see below for all the magical places West Sussex has to offer, including the best accommodation for those wishing to stay in an historic property or picturesque setting..
Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in West Sussex
Amberley (52 Pictures)
a Picturesque Village in the county of West Sussex
Amberley is a pretty little village on the edge of the South Downs, near to the Cathedral town of Arundel...
Fishbourne (21 Pictures)
in the county of West Sussex
This is a large village, it is a combination of Old Fishbourne and New Fishbourne. The discovery of the Roman Villa here confirms that this was a settlement during Roman times, if not before...
Sompting (23 Pictures)
in the county of West Sussex
Sompting has one of the oldest churches in the country. The parish church of St. Mary is mainly Norman, but has much visible Anglo-Saxon work...
Picturesque Villages in West SussexHistoric Market Towns in West SussexAll West Sussex towns & villagesAll towns in EnglandRecommended Attractions to visit in West Sussex
Goodwood House (24 Pictures)
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Highdown Hill (18 Pictures)
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Nymans Garden (135 Pictures)
Nyman's Gardens possesses a rich landscape of rare conifers, shrubs and plants all set around the romantic ruins of a beautiful.....
Tilgate Forest Country Park (14 Pictures)
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