See & Do
West Dean Gardens, a wonderful day out in West Sussex
As I wandered around the gardens at every turn it seemed another lovely view called to me, begging me to explore further. I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t visited this magical garden before. When I was invited to visit the Arts and Crafts Festival at West Dean near...
Into the Blue – Bluebell Woods in Sussex
A woodland walk amid the delicate hues and the heady fragrance of a bluebell glade will keep you feeling good all day. We’ve picked a selection of the best bluebell woods in Sussex that are sure to put a spring in your step.
The Sussex seaside under a blanket of snow
My hometown of Bognor Regis is known for having more hours of sunshine than anywhere else along the south coast of England - no doubt one of the reasons why it became a seaside resort. Last week, while much of the country had an unusually heavy snowfall for this...
A Visit to Beautiful Bodiam Castle
Bodiam Castle in East Sussex is the ultimate in medieval castles. With family-friendly activities, trails and a nearby steam train it makes a fabulous day out.
The Mad Hatter returns to Hotham Park
A new resident has just moved into Hotham Park in Bognor Regis, honouring the park’s beginnings and bringing back childhood memories.
The path to Halnaker Windmill, a magical tunnel of trees
Whenever I share this photograph on social media it causes a bit of a stir and many people have asked where it was taken. It's called Mill Lane. It's a public footpath in Halnaker (pronounced Ha'naker), a hamlet a few miles north of Chichester in West Sussex, in the...
What to see and do in Rye, East Sussex
Rye, in East Sussex, is one of England’s best kept secrets. Nestled between green rolling hills and the English Channel it’s one of the best-preserved medieval towns in England
Here’s to Piers – Four East Sussex Piers
Piers are the grand dames of the great British seaside and they add a unique charm and nostalgia to our promenades and sea-fronts. Meet four East Sussex piers…
The Kent and East Sussex Railway
Standing on the platform at the little station of Northiam in East Sussex, a beautiful Victorian steam locomotive comes chugging around the corner. It slows to a halt and I jump onboard, as excited as a six-year-old on their first ever train ride. I'm on the Kent and...
