Things to do

Explore the beautiful areas bordering the South Downs National Park and High Weald. Whether your ideal countryside escape involves breezing through one of the many vineyards, a relaxing afternoon of cream teas and spa treatments at South Lodge Hotel or reconnecting with your surroundings at Wakehurst, the areas of Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and East Grinstead are the perfect destination for a break that leaves you feeling recharged.

East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill

Antique urn filled with flowers at Cuckfield's independent shops

Cuckfield’s independent shops

Cuckfield is a beautiful, vibrant Sussex...
Off-roading in a 4x4

Mud Mayhem

With sites near East Grinstead and Horsh...
A steam train down Bluebell Railway

Bluebell Railway

One of the oldest surviving steam trains...
Three ladies looking at books at an antique fair

Ardingly Antiques

If you fancy yourself as a bit of an ant...
Wakehurst pond and flowers

Wakehurst

Part of London’s Kew Gardens, Wakehurs...
Tables and chairs

Albourne Estate

Albourne Estate is a boutique producer o...
Cheese making

High Weald Dairy – Cheese making

Cheese lovers rejoice. Ever wondered how...
Two people playing bubble football outdoors

Bubble football

If the thought of running around a field...