Eat & Drink
Stunning Thai restaurant Giggling Squid opens in Chichester
Giggling squid in Chichester has to be one of the best Thai restaurants in Sussex. One of four branches of this outstanding brand in the county, its a welcome addition to the Chichester food scene.
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The Gribble Inn, a fabulous pub and microbrewery in West Sussex
In the sleepy village of Oving, just 3 miles from the historic city of Chichester and within sight of Goodwood and the South Downs, a chocolate box 16th century thatched cottage is home to a very special pub and microbrewery.
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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...
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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.
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Spring at The Goodwood Hotel, near Chichester, West Sussex
Spring is a fabulous time to visit The Goodwood Hotel. Bluebells adorn the Goodwood Estate and there’s a new Spring menu at Farmer, Butcher, Chef.
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A Stay at the Standard Inn, Rye
The Standard Inn in the charming town of Rye, East Sussex, is over 500 years old, rich in history and situated in a superb location in the heart of the town’s citadel.
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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...
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Park House Hotel, a little known treasure in West Sussex
In the heart of the South Downs National Park, Park House Hotel is a fabulous family-run Edwardian country house hotel from the Best Loved Hotels collection. I enjoyed an overnight stay here with my sister last year. Living relatively nearby, we were both surprised...
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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.
read more
The Gribble Inn, a fabulous pub and microbrewery in West Sussex
In the sleepy village of Oving, just 3 miles from the historic city of Chichester and within sight of Goodwood and the South Downs, a chocolate box 16th century thatched cottage is home to a very special pub and microbrewery.
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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 early...
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Gin Festival – It’s a Gin Thing
A visit to Gin Festival, the UK’s best gin festival showcasing small batch and artisan gins from around the world
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