Pictures of West Sussex

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

Lancing (20 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex

Lancing is found between Worthing and Shoreham-by-the-Sea, it has a pleasant coastal atmosphere and an enjoyable mix of properties from several periods...

Midhurst (24 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of West Sussex

Popular small market resort town whose beautiful 19th-century church stands close to the banks of the River Rother, on which the town stands...

Worthing (116 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of West Sussex

Worthing is a delight for visitors, situated between the beautiful South Downs, and five miles of award winning coastline. The town welcomes visitors with its superb theatres,.....

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Recommended Attractions to visit in West Sussex

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.....

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.....

Standen (22 Pictures)

Arts & Crafts family home with Morris & Co. interiors, set in a beautiful hillside garden...

Uppark (32 Pictures)

A tranquil and intimate 18th-century house...

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