Sussex is a really idyllic county in South East England bordered by Surrey at the North, Kent towards the East, Hampshire at the West and coastline to the south. For local Government purposes, it happens to be split into East and West Sussex. The foremost physical feature of both East and West Sussex are the South Downs, set to turn into a National Park. The South Downs extend about 70 miles, providing beautiful scenery for walking, horse-riding, para-gliding and mountain biking. The scenery have been the topic of many a poem including those by Rudyard Kipling, Hilaire Belloc and Francis William Bourdillon.
The county of Sussex is brimming with distinctive towns and villages with a variety of buildings and historical references. Best places to live in the Region include:
Chichester is actually a cathedral city in West Sussex and it is the centre for culture in the region, which has a Festival Theatre and numerous art galleries. Nearby, Chichester Harbour provides excellent opportunities for watersports. The city was built inside Roman Walls and houses the Chichester Cross in its centre – a one time market site, standing at the intersection of the four main roads of the city. Like Brighton, Chichester is a thriving shopping venue that has a strong cafe culture.
Brighton is known as a seaside city on the coast of East Sussex. As well as its thriving culture, Brighton is better known for its West Pier, Royal Pavillion, beaches and infamous shopping lanes that are probably the best venue for shopping outside of London. Every May, the city hosts the Brighton Festival – the biggest arts festival in Great Britain after Edinburgh’s.
Arundel is in West Sussex, 18 miles East of Brighton. Probably the most popular feature of the town is its restored ancient castle, originating from 1068 during the reign of William the Conqueror. Arundel is also known for its variety of antique shops and as a well known televison venue – it’s been previously used to portray Windsor Castle in Doctor Who, The Young Victoria and the Madness of King George.
Midhurst is a smallish market town rated the second finest town in England by Country Life magazine. Regardless of its smallish size, Midhurst houses the estate of Cowdray Park, the premier polo venues on earth, hosting the international Veuve Cliquot Gold Cup each summer. The town includes a Tudor heart with the Spread Eagle Hotel having accommodated Queen Elizabeth I. The town also holds the ruins of one of England’s great houses; although ravaged by fire, the ruins have been re-opened to the public following a major preservation venture.
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