Sussex is a really beautiful county in South East England bordered by Surrey to the North, Kent to the East, Hampshire towards the West and coastline to the south. For local Government purposes, it’s divided into East and West Sussex. The foremost physical feature of both East and West Sussex are the South Downs, set to turn into a National Park. The South Downs extend about seventy miles, providing stunning scenery for walking, horse-riding, para-gliding and mountain biking. The scenery have been the topic of many a poem including those by Rudyard Kipling, Hilaire Belloc and Francis William Bourdillon.
The county of Sussex is filled with noteworthy towns and villages with many different buildings and historical references. Most in-demand places to live in the County include:
Chichester is a cathedral city in West Sussex and it is the centre for culture in the region, having a Festival Theatre and numerous art galleries. Nearby, Chichester Harbour provides excellent opportunities for watersports. The city was built inside Roman Walls and houses the Chichester Cross in its centre – a one time market site, standing at the intersection within the four main roads of the city. Like Brighton, Chichester is a really thriving shopping venue having a strong cafe tradition.
Brighton is a seaside city along the coast of East Sussex. Together with its thriving culture, Brighton is better known for its West Pier, Royal Pavillion, beaches and infamous shopping lanes that are probably the best venue for shopping outside London. Every May, the city hosts the Brighton Festival – the largest arts festival in britain after Edinburgh’s.
Arundel lying in West Sussex, 18 miles East of Brighton. The most dominant feature in the town is its restored medieval castle, originating from 1068 during the reign of William the Conqueror. Arundel is also known for its array of antique shops and as a well known televison venue – it’s been used to represent Windsor Castle in Doctor Who, The Young Victoria as well as the Madness of King George.
Midhurst is a compact market town ranked the second best town in England by Country Life publication. In spite of it’s smallish size, Midhurst contains the estate of Cowdray Park, the most highest regarded polo venues in the world, hosting the international Veuve Cliquot Gold Cup each summer. The town contains a Tudor heart with the Spread Eagle Hotel having accommodated Queen Elizabeth I. The town also holds the ruins of one of England’s great houses; although ravaged by fire, the ruins have already been re-opened to the public following a major preservation development.
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