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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

Bosham.West Sussex.

Bosham (99 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of West Sussex

Interesting little place with the picture post-card appeal of 'Sussex by the Sea' which for centuries has captivated artists from all over...

Guildhall museum in Priory Park, Chichester, with cricketers practicing before their match

Chichester (83 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex

Chichester is a wonderful coastal town with a history of strong sea-faring traditions...

Sunset over Fulking, West Sussex

Fulking (6 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex

Fulking is a small village flourishing amongst the northern slopes of the South Downs...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in West Sussex

Buchan Country Park

Buchan Country Park (1 Pictures)

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Chichester Cathedral

Chichester Cathedral (62 Pictures)

The Norman cathedral at Chichester was founded on its present site about 1080, and is still substantially the same building as.....

Petworth Park with Petworth House in the background, West Sussex.

Petworth House & Park (70 Pictures)

This fantastic mansion basks in the glory of grounds created by Capability Brown, they are said to be his true "masterpiece".....

The view

The South Downs (54 Pictures)

One of the glories of the South Downs are the many rivers that carve through its beautiful towns and peaceful villages as they.....

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