East Sussex

East Sussex is a ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Kent to the north-east, West Sussex to the west, Surrey to the north-west, and the English Channel to the south. The largest settlement is the city of Brighton and Hove, and the county town is Lewes. Wikipedia.
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Top destinations in East Sussex

Brighton
1. Brighton
Most popular based on reviews
Check out North Laine, Royal Pavilion, and more
Eastbourne
2. Eastbourne
32% as popular as Brighton
Visit Nigel Greaves Gallery, Beachy Head, and more
Hastings
3. Hastings
24% as popular as Brighton
Known for Alexandra Park, Old Town Hastings, and more
Rye
4. Rye
12% as popular as Brighton
Check out Rye Waterworks MIcropub, The School of Wizards & Witches, and more
Lewes
5. Lewes
9% as popular as Brighton
Visit Glyndebourne, Southover Grange Gardens, and more
Uckfield
6. Uckfield
7% as popular as Brighton
Known for Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park and Garden, and more
Battle
7. Battle
5% as popular as Brighton
Check out Great Park Farm Nursery, Battle Abbey and Battlefield, and more
Seaford
8. Seaford
5% as popular as Brighton
Visit Seven Sisters Country Park, Driftwood Garden, and more
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Top attractions in East Sussex

Brighton Palace Pier
1. Brighton Palace Pier
4.4
(34903)
Amusement park
Water & Amusement Parks
Opened in 1899 & home to fairground rides, bars, restaurants & deckchairs to enjoy the sea view.
Royal Pavilion
2. Royal Pavilion
4.5
(11535)
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
Distinctive Asian-style palace built for King George IV, with restored rooms, gardens and tours.
The Lanes
3. The Lanes
Historic Walking Areas
Neighborhoods
The Lanes, once the hub of the old fishing town Brighthelmstone, is a lively neighborhood packed with upmarket restaurants, quaint tea rooms, and traditional pubs serving real ale. At its heart lies a warren of narrow, twisting alleyways filled with independent jewellers and tiny, high-end antiques shops. The Old Police Cells Museum, in the Town Hall’s basement, offers free tours of a 200-year-old underground jail.
Brighton Beach
4. Brighton Beach
Outdoor Activities
Beaches
The Beachy Head
5. The Beachy Head
4.2
(4144)
Pub
Nature & Parks
Victorian, country-style pub/restaurant by the cliffs, with an English menu and real ale.
Brighton i360
6. Brighton i360
4.5
(13189)
Sights & Landmarks
Observation Decks & Towers
This futuristic glass pod with a cocktail bar travels skyward for dramatic ocean & city views.

Other notable attractions

North Laine
Neighborhoods
North Laine has a happening, bohemian vibe with vegetarian cafes, vintage clothing stores, and jewellery stalls centred on busy Kensington Gardens pedestrian road. In the Cultural Quarter, the 19th-century Royal Pavilion draws sightseers with its Indian-style domes and minarets. Brighton Museum & Art Gallery has art and local history displays, and music fans head to gigs at Brighton Dome arts centre.
Eastbourne Pier
Sights & Landmarks
Piers & Boardwalks
Traditional Victorian pier offering amusements, fish and chips, a cafe/bar and an events venue.
Hastings Old Town
Neighborhoods
Set between two cliffs serviced by funicular railways, charming Hastings Old Town blends an old-school seaside vibe with Tudor styling and a lively arts scene. Tourists are drawn to Hastings Fishermen's Museum, the Bluereef Aquarium and a seafront funfair, plus a shingle beach featuring tall, wooden fishermen's huts. George Street is lined with quaint shops and lively pubs, while High Street is home to art galleries.
SEA LIFE Brighton
Aquarium
Nature & Parks
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
Bodiam Castle
Castle
Sights & Landmarks
14th-century castle with a moat, soaring towers, events and exhibitions, plus a cafe.
Drusillas Park
Zoo
Outdoor Activities
Soft-play area, large slides, netted walkways, plus zoo animals, feeding times, restaurant and shop.
Battle Abbey
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Medieval ruins and battlefield site with an interactive exhibition, a film about 1066 and a cafe.
Camber Sands
Beach
Outdoor Activities
2 mi. of shoreline with picturesque sand dunes, plus lifeguards, parking & water sports.
National Trust - Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
Nature & Parks
Hiking area
A scenic spot on the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs with a modern cafe and a National Trust info centre.
Bluebell Railway - (Sheffield Park, Station)
Heritage railroad
Tours
An 1880's station with steam engines on display, a museum & gift shop on a heritage railway line.

Q&A about East Sussex

We went to snowdonia in Wales, and loved it so much. I planned the trip originally using public transport and you can get everywhere 🙂
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Ooh, grab a cookie for me. They’re huge and delicious. I honestly don’t remember any of the other food I ate there.
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