Vineyards and wineries
Our dry and sunny West Sussex climate is ideal for wine production, and the wineries here are becoming increasingly well-known for their award-winning vintages. Offering a warm welcome to visitors, many vineyards have fascinating tours and tastings, delicious local food and evening events, some even have lodges where you can stay the night. Learn all about the viticulture and enjoy a world-class sparkling white overlooking row upon row of green vines ripening in the sunlight. Cheers!
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Wine and more
There’s a growing choice of vineyards in Sussex, each with its own distinctive vintage and special welcome. You’ll find family run businesses who are passionate about their craft and world class wineries where you can enjoy a meal in the most pastoral of settings. Book a wine tour and learn about the process from grape to glass with the added bonus of trying the estate’s finest.
Stay nearby and experience more than one vineyard, or perhaps throw in a visit to one of our historic sites, art galleries and award-winning restaurants and make a weekend of it.
Get inspired
Get inspiration for your next trip with the help of our guides and itineraries. There is something for everyone in West Sussex.
Celebrate your special occasion the West Sussex way
If your idea of a perfect celebration is a romantic getaway for two, dancing in the countryside with your friends and family, or fine dining with a fellow foodie, there are plenty of ways you can celebrate a special occasion in West Sussex.
We’ve rounded up some of the best places in our county to host your do, from cosy and low-key venues to grand destinations.
So, if you’ve got a big birthday, anniversary dinner, celebratory drink or even a wedding reception to plan for, you’re sure to find a special place that speaks to you.
West Sussex wedding inspiration
From a rustic woodland setting to romantic seaside retreats, the West Sussex landscape is the perfect destination for any couple wishing to say “I do”.
A leisurely weekend in West Sussex
As the warmer months approach, the feeling of wanting to get away and experience new sights, tastes and activities starts to take hold.
The very best of West Sussex local produce
Encompassing the coast, rolling hills and countryside, West Sussex is a bountiful haven when it comes to the very best of local produce.
From farmyards and dairies to vineyards, artisan bakeries and handmade luxurious chocolates, local food and ingredients are celebrated all over the county to create some of the best quintessentially British food experiences you can imagine.
So, whether you’re planning a stay in West Sussex for yourself and a loved one or want to bring back the perfect souvenir for the foodie in your life, we’ve brought you a round-up of the places you simply cannot miss during your West Sussex adventure.
The wine walk weekender
With peaceful walking, roman ruins and picturesque vineyards, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re in Tuscany.
