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, near Robertsbridge, is one of the most beautiful castles in Sussex and the stuff of fairytales. The magnificent medieval castle sits within a mirror-like moat protected by a drawbridge and four castellated towers riddled with arrow slits. Set in rural...
The Mad Hatter returns to Hotham Park
I have loved Hotham Park in Bognor Regis for as long as I can remember. As little girls, my sister and I played here, running through the park, riding on the little train and visiting the long since gone zoo. I also remember fondly two green chairs, one with Mickey...
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...
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. With names like Watchbell Lane, Mermaid Street and Wish Street you can’t fail to be...
