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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

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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...

Arundel Castle

Arundel (193 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex

This attractive hill-town is dominated by the sheer magnificence of its castle..

Sompting Parish Church (built by the Saxons) Three miles NE of Worthing, Sussex

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...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in West Sussex

Buchan Country Park

Buchan Country Park (1 Pictures)

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A picture of Cissbury Ring

Cissbury Ring (6 Pictures)

This is an ancient Iron Age Hill-Fort lying between Worthing and Findon, it is thought to have been occupied between the 5th.....

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".....

Standen, West Sussex

Standen (22 Pictures)

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

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