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    Pocket Rough Guide Staycations Brighton, Sussex & the South Downs (Travel Guide eBook)
    Pocket Rough Guide Staycations Brighton, Sussex & the South Downs (Travel Guide eBook)
    Pocket Rough Guide Staycations Brighton, Sussex & the South Downs (Travel Guide eBook)
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    Pocket Rough Guide Staycations Brighton, Sussex & the South Downs (Travel Guide eBook)

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    Rough Guides Staycations Brighton, Sussex and the South Downs

    Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.

    Inspirational and informative new pocket guide, making the most of holidaying at home in the UK through clearly laid-out walks and tours.

    Explore the best of Brighton, Sussex and the South Downs with this unique travel guide, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see, top attractions like Brighton Pier, Chichester's Novium Museum and grandiose Petworth House, to discovering cultural gems, including spotting Sussex wildlife at Arundel Wetland Centre, walking the rambling South Downs Way and mooching down Brighton's The Lanes, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking and driving routes will save you time, and help you plan and enhance your staycation in Brighton, Sussex and the South Downs.

    Features of this travel guide to Brighton, Sussex and the South Downs:
    - 12 walks and tours: detailed itineraries feature all the best places to visit, including where to eat along the way
    - Local highlights: discover the area's top sights and unique attractions, and be inspired by stunning imagery
    - Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences
    - Historical and cultural insights: learn more about the Brighton, Sussex and the South Downs's rich history with fascinating cultural insights throughout
    - Insider recommendations: where to stay and what to do, from active pursuits to themed trips
    - Rainy day recommendations: uncover plenty of options, whatever the weather throws at you
    - Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy
    - Key tips and essential information: from transport to hours of operation, we've got you covered
    - New for 2021: the latest guidance to all the places you should discover in Brighton, Sussex and the South Downs

    - Covers: Central Brighton, East Brighton and Rottingdean, West Brighton and Hove, The Downs North of Brighton, Lewes, Ouse Valley, Cuckmere Valley and the Sussex Heritage Coast, Eastbourne and 1066 Country, The High Weald, Chichester, Around Chichester, Midhurst and Around, Arundel and Around.

    Looking for a comprehensive guide to England? Check out our Rough Guide to Great Britain for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country (and more) has to offer.

    About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

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    PublisherInsight Guides
    Release dateOct 1, 2021
    ISBN9781789197235
    Pocket Rough Guide Staycations Brighton, Sussex & the South Downs (Travel Guide eBook)
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    Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

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      Pocket Rough Guide Staycations Brighton, Sussex & the South Downs (Travel Guide eBook) - Rough Guides

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      How To Use This E-Book

      This Staycation has been produced by the editors of Rough Guides, world-renowned ‘tell it like it is’ travel publishers. Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.

      Walks and Tours

      The clearly laid-out walks and tours in this book feature options for walking or using public transport wherever possible. The emphasis is on family fun, wholesome outdoors activities, local festivals, and food and drink. There are loads of great holiday ideas: kids’ stuff, best beaches, historic pubs, literary connections, unique shops, and – crucially with our Great British weather – what to do on a rainy day.

      We recommend reading the whole of a route before setting out. This should help you to familiarise yourself with it and enable you to plan where to stop for refreshments – options are shown in the ‘Eating Out’ box at the end of each tour.

      Introduction

      The routes are set in context by this introductory section, giving an overview of the destination to set the scene, plus background information on food and drink.

      Directory

      Also supporting the walks and tours is a Trips Tips section, with clearly organised practical information. There is a comprehensive round up of sports and activities in the destination, recommendations for themed holidays, plus our pick of the best places to stay.

      Getting around the e-book

      In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.

      Maps

      All key attractions and sights mentioned in the text are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map] just tap this to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.

      Images

      You’ll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of the destination. Simply double-tap on an image to see it full-screen.

      About Rough Guides

      Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy ‘tell it like it is’ ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

      © 2021 Apa Digital AG

      License edition © Apa Publications Ltd UK

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      Table of Contents

      Brighton, Sussex & the South Downs’ Top 10

      Introduction to: Brighton, Sussex and the South Downs

      Landscapes

      Towns and Villages

      People and Culture

      Food and Drink

      Fish and Chips

      Country Pubs and Tea Shops

      Food Markets and Festivals

      Vineyards and Breweries

      Tour 1: Central Brighton

      Brighton Seafront

      The Lower Promenade

      Brighton Pier

      Sea Life Centre

      The Steine

      The Lanes

      Royal Pavilion

      Music Room, Banqueting Room and Kitchen

      Royal Pavilion Gardens

      Brighton Museum and Art Gallery

      Brighton Dome and Theatre Royal

      North Laine

      Independent shops and galleries

      Brighton Toy Museum and Station

      Feature: Brighton Festival

      Tour 2: East Brighton and Rottingdean

      Queen’s Park

      Kemptown Village

      Kemp Town Estate

      Marine Parade and Madeira Drive

      Volk’s Electric Railway

      Rottingdean

      Tour 3: West Brighton and Hove

      Jubilee Clock Tower

      Regency Square Conservation Area

      Views from Regency Square

      West of Regency Square

      The Bandstand and Peace Statue

      Brunswick Conservation Area

      Early Victorian Hove

      Tour 4: The Downs North of Brighton

      Cissbury Ring

      Chanctonbury Ring

      Steyning

      Bramber

      Devil’s Dyke

      Clayton

      Ditchling

      Ditchling Beacon

      Tour 5: Lewes

      Lewes Castle

      Lewes Arms and the Needlemakers

      Lewes Town Hall

      Cliffe

      Southover

      Keere Street and High Street

      Tour 6: Ouse Valley, Cuckmere Valley and the Sussex Heritage Coast

      Monk’s House

      Glynde

      Firle, Charleston and Berwick

      Bloomsbury-in-Sussex

      Michelham Priory

      Wilmington

      Alfriston

      Seaford

      Sussex Heritage Coast

      Seven Sisters to Beachy Head

      Tour 7: Eastbourne and 1066 Country

      Eastbourne

      The seafront

      Pevensey

      Herstmonceux Castle

      De La Warr Pavilion

      Hastings

      Hastings Old Town

      Battle Abbey and Battlefield

      Tour 8: The High Weald

      Nymans

      Wakehurst Place

      Sheffield Park and Garden

      Bluebell Railway

      Bateman’s

      Bodiam Castle

      Great Dixter

      Tour 9: Chichester

      Chichester Market Cross

      Chichester Cathedral

      Altars and sacred art

      The Cathedral Close

      Pallant House Gallery

      East Street, Little London and Priory Park

      Priory Park and The Guildhall

      The Novium Museum

      Feature: Art and Literature

      Tour 10: Around Chichester

      Chichester Harbour

      Fishbourne Roman Palace

      Bosham

      Stansted Park

      West Dean

      Weald and Download Museum

      The Trundle

      Goodwood

      Boxgrove and Tangmere

      Tour 11: Midhurst and Around

      Uppark House

      Midhurst

      Cowdray

      Petworth

      Petworth House

      Tour 12: Arundel and Around

      Arundel

      Arundel Castle

      Arundel town centre

      WWT Arundel Wetland Centre

      Bignor Roman Villa

      Amberley

      Parham House and Gardens

      Active Pursuits

      Walking and Hiking

      Cycling

      Beaches and Swimming

      Lidos and Leisure Centres

      Watersports

      Horse Riding

      Wildlife, Nature and Bushcraft

      Paragliding

      Themed Holidays

      Walking and Cycling

      Horse Riding

      Glamping, Wildlife and Nature

      Art and Design

      Practical Information

      Getting There

      By Road

      By Rail

      By Coach

      By Air

      By Sea

      By Cycle

      Getting Around

      Bus and Coach

      Cycling

      Rail

      Driving

      Car Hire

      Parking

      Facts for the Visitor

      Emergencies

      Entertainment

      LGBTQ

      Opening Hours

      Tourist Information

      Travellers with Disabilities

      Accommodation

      Hotels and B&Bs

      Brighton

      Lewes

      Ouse Valley, Cuckmere Valley and the Sussex Heritage Coast

      Eastbourne and around

      High Weald and Hastings

      Chichester and around

      Midhurst and around

      Arundel and around

      Brighton, Sussex & the South Downs’ Top 10

      From the bracing hills of the Downs to historic sights and fashionable seaside resorts, this scenic and varied part of England has much to offer

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      Royal Pavilion. This outrageously extravagant seaside palace was built for the Prince Regent in the 1810s. For more information, click here.

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      Brighton Festival. One of Britain’s biggest and most varied arts festivals, with drama, comedy and music staged in venues throughout the town. For more information, click here.

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      South Downs Way. Britain’s first designated long-distance bridleway and a popular path for walkers of all abilities. For more information, click here.

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      Lewes. The scene of battles since Saxon times and today best known for its explosive Guy Fawkes celebrations. For more information, click here.

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      Bloomsbury in Sussex. The Bloomsbury Set started in London but ended up in the country. The former home of Virginia and Leonard Woolf, Monk’s House in Rodmell, is now a National Trust property. For more information, click here.

      John Cummings

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      Sussex Heritage Coast. This magnificent stretch of coastline between Seaford and Eastbourne includes the imposing chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters, of which the highest is Beachy Head. For more information, click here.

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      Chichester Cathedral. Founded by the Normans in 1076, this Gothic-Romanesque cathedral is known for its graceful interior and a vibrant stained glass window designed by Marc Chagall. For more information, click here.

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      Eastbourne seafront. A fashionable Victorian seaside resort and still a popular tourist destination, this genteel town boasts some fine Victorian buildings. For more information, click here.

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      Petworth House. One of England’s finest stately homes, it contains the National Trust’s largest painting collection with works by Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Blake and Turner. For more information, click here.

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      Arundel Wetland Centre. A beautiful spot to see Sussex wildlife with reed beds boat safaris and great activities for kids. For more information, click here.

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      Introduction to: Brighton, Sussex and the South Downs

      With fine architecture and bags of character, Brighton is a city that’s easy to love. Facing the sea and backed by beautiful Sussex countryside, full of historic interest, its setting is hard to beat

      Barely 60 miles (97km) from London and under 80 miles (129km) from Normandy, the South Saxon kingdom of Sussex was a region worth invading. Dotted with the remains of Iron Age forts and Roman walls, it took the brunt of the Norman Conquest in 1066 and has been staunchly defended ever since. The Normans built castles at Chichester, Arundel, Bramber, Lewes, Pevensey and Hastings, the Plantagenets walled in the Cinque Ports of Winchelsea and Rye, and Georgian Martello towers sprang up along the coast during the Napoleonic Wars. Further defences appeared during the world wars and while the barbed wire and bomb sites have long since been cleared, pillboxes, memorials and veterans’ settlements remain.

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      New Steine, Brighton.

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      But it’s the long intervening years of peace that have left the most enduring legacy on these hills, valleys and shores. Farmers and fishermen have woven the tapestry of fields, hedgerows, woods and villages that we see in East and West Sussex today, with well-connected landowners developing its grand country estates and flourishing towns and cities.

      Brighton

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      Of these, the largest and most influential is Brighton, a city which made its fortune by offering 18th, 19th and 20th century visitors a breezy, healthy and indulgent respite from London. Today, it embraces a multitude of influences. Part tourist resort, part hub for education, new media and the arts, its broad-minded, up-for-it atmosphere tends to make a big impression right from the start.

      Landscapes

      Much of Sussex is protected by the South Downs National Park and by two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Chichester Harbour and the High Weald. Even beyond these special landscapes, there are fields and woods to refresh the soul. Newcomers to Sussex are sometimes surprised to find so much open countryside so close to London, let alone to Brighton, which wears the South Downs round its shoulders like a cape.

      With thin soil exposed to the salty southwesterlies, the grassy-topped Downs provide grazing for sheep and rabbits and a habitat for rare butterflies and wildflowers. These curvaceous hills are mostly chalk, shaped during the last Ice Age, but here and there you may spot a sarsen stone or greywether, foreign-looking sandstone rocks dating back to the Eocene.

      In the valleys, where the earth is richer, skylarks sing over poppy fields, cows and pheasants meander through lush pastures and there are sun-dappled beech woods where bluebells and fungi bloom. The tide-washed coast, meanwhile, is constantly changing. Castles and docks which once looked out to sea have slowly been marooned inland, while elsewhere, waves batter the cliffs and fallen chalk paints the water white.

      Towns and Villages

      Youthful, brash

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