South Downs

Be dazzled by the miles of brilliant white chalk cliffs of the Sussex Heritage Coast and spot unique wildlife.

Explore the highest point in the South Downs National Park for a true sense of escape.

A history spanning 16 centuries, this iconic fortress exhibits tales from its Roman history to its role in the Second World War.

Meander the ancient trackways and spy dazzling chalklands along the South Downs Way National Trail.

Feed the animals, enjoy the playgrounds and have a go on the many rides at this popular farm park in the South Downs.

One of the best ways to see the South Downs is on the water, as you paddle the Ouse, Cuckmere or Arun with The Kayak Coach.

Pedal – and power – your way along the Seven Sisters on a two-hour e-bike tour, suitable for all levels of cyclists.

Get on your bike and cycle the South Downs – there’s a route for all levels.

Get crafting with a sewing and craft class at Made and Making in the South Downs Heritage and Garden Centre, near Brighton.

Discover the fascinating heritage of the Ditchling Artists, in the award-winning Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft.

Visit the opera house like no other, at country house Glyndebourne, near Lewes in East Sussex – a fixture on the summer festival scene.

Visit Newlands House Gallery in pretty Petworth, in the heart of the South Downs National Park and discover its displays of 20th-century artwork.

Make a stop at the historic Horse and Groom in East Ashling, Chichester, on the edge of the South Downs National Park.

Take a trip around the wineries of the South Downs on a Vineyards of Hampshire Tour and learn why English sparkling wine is taking on the world.

Work up an appetite on a Fizz on Foot walking and wine-tasting tour and get a taste of the beautiful scenery and wineries of the South Downs.

Go wild on a Hunter Gather Cook foraging experience in Firle, East Sussex, where you get back to basics and learn how to hunt, forage and then cook your dinner.

See what life was like in Roman Britain at the fascinating Bignor Roman Villa in the South Downs.

Visit magical Charleston, the house at the centre of the Bloomsbury group, in the South Downs.

Take a trip to Arundel Castle, towering on its motte, in the South Downs and see its 1,000 years of history.

Discover the South Downs by walking, cycling or playing in the Queen Elizabeth Country Park in Hampshire.

Head to lovely Lewes in East Sussex and climb to the top of its historic castle overlooking the town.

Visit the medieval marvel that is Anne of Cleves House in Lewes, East Sussex – the home gifted to Henry VIII’s ex-wife.

Take in the views from Cissbury Ring near Worthing, Sussex’s biggest hill fort and ancient site.

Wander around the magnificent Petworth House, with its art treasures and 700-acre deer park in the South Downs.

Take a walk through the glorious South Downs and along the south coast with the friendly Sussex Gay Outdoor Club.

Mark your diary for the country’s biggest and one of its most popular Pride events, in Brighton.

Celebrate the South Downs National Park by giving it back to nature, with the ReNature Festival.

Head to Bognor Regis for three days of fabulous folk music at the Southdowns Music Festival.

Celebrate classical music at the South Downs Summer Music Festival in Alfriston, in the South Downs.

Journey to the beginning of the world with a dinosaur safari, at Paradise Park in Newhaven, East Sussex.

Head to the top of the South Downs, for the best views of the stunning countryside, by climbing to the top of Firle Beacon.

Don’t be scared, Devil’s Dyke is a tranquil beauty spot north of Brighton, with splendid views of the South Downs.

Discover the secrets of Sussex’s natural landscape with a one-day guided tour of the region, with Naturetrek.

Get away from it all at the Park House Hotel & Spa in Bepton, in the heart of the South Downs.

Let your cares wash away with a Maverick Boat Adventures cruise along the Seven Sisters in East Sussex, spotting seabirds and marine life, as well as the famous coastline.

Have a day at a zoo with a difference, at the popular Drusillas Park near Alfriston in East Sussex.

Meander along the meanders on a paddleboard tour of the Cuckmere river, in the Seven Sisters Country Park.

Discover the secrets of Kingley Vale, one of the country’s first designated National Nature Reserves, in the South Downs.

Enjoy a South Downs adventure, on a one-day tour with a difference, with a walk, picnic and tasting session of local beers and ales.

Look to the night skies with a spot of stargazing from Butser Hill, in the Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire.

Start or finish your trip to the South Downs with a visit to the many independent shops of historic Winchester.

Pick up a piece of history at the renowned Petworth Antiques Market in pretty Petworth, West Sussex.

Browse the shelves of the lovely bookshop Much Ado Books, in Alfriston, in the South Downs.

Stock up straight from the farm at the Country Market farm shop in Bordon, Hampshire, on the edge of South Downs.

Buy straight from source at Middle Farm Shop, West Firle, in the heart of the South Downs.

Shop locally and sustainably at the award-winning Steyning Farmers Market every month.

Step back in time at Britain’s largest Roman home, which brings history to life.

Stroll along Britain’s highest chalk sea cliff for top-notch views of the English Channel.