New Walking Routes in Ashdown Forest, Sussex

Six new walking routes have been created on Ashdown Forest as part of celebrations to mark…

Standen House and Gardens – A glimpse into a more relaxed way of life

Art historian Abigail Harrison-Moore recently called Standen one of the most charming examples of Arts and…

Harold and the Bayeux Tapestry

Harold ll (Harold Godwinson) was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England because, unfortunately for him, he…

Hastings Seafood, Wine & Music Festival Returns to the Stade This September

There are food festivals, and then there are food festivals where you can look out across…

Batemans – Just So Kipling

As a writer, I’m drawn to the houses of authors, especially one as revered as Rudyard…

Hidden Gardens, Homemade Cakes and a Wonderful Cause: St Wilfrid’s Open Gardens Return to Sussex

There are few pleasures quite as quintessentially English as wandering through a beautiful private garden on…

West Wittering Beach: A Golden Paradise in West Sussex

West Wittering Beach in West Sussex is a one-of-a-kind golden sand-covered paradise. Its island-like atmosphere makes…

Queen Camilla comes to Ashdown Forest

The Royal Literary Fund –  the world’s oldest literary charity –  hosted Her Majesty The Queen…

Kent and Sussex Are Full Of Historic Pubs & Inns, Legends & Folk Stories

Across Kent and Sussex, some of the most compelling places to visit are not landmarks in…

Giant Puppet Spotted in the Ashdown Forest as Part of Winnie the Pooh Centenary

The first images of ‘Poppet’, the new inflatable creature taking the form of a giant puppet…