The George, Eartham | One of the best Sunday Roasts in West Sussex
Crackling fires, wooden beams and a mix of quirky and traditionally English decor. I knew I was going to enjoy our Sunday lunch at The George as soon as I stepped inside.
Isabella, a great Turkish restaurant in the heart of Hastings Old Town
The historic centre of the seaside town of Hastings in East Sussex is always a treat to explore. It's quirky and colourful with plenty of independent and interesting shops and when it comes to dining there's a rather bewildering choice. I recently visited Suzanne, my...
What’s on in Sussex at Christmas, 2019
We’ve gathered together our favourite Christmas events held each year throughout East and West Sussex from Christmas Markets to carols concerts, ice rinks to festive workshops.
A visit to Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex
Discover beautiful Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex. The brick-built moated castle set in 550 acres has themed gardens, a woodland walk, a tea room and a fascinating castle tour.
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...
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.



What to see and do in Hastings Old Town, East Sussex
Hastings old town in East Sussex – a bit bohemian, incredibly artsy and brimming with quirk. What to see and do on a weekend in Hastings Old Town…

Tinwood wine tasting, a superb day out in West Sussex
Tinwood Estate is producing some exquisite sparkling wines, as I discovered on a recent tour of their vineyards near Chichester in West Sussex.

The George, Eartham | One of the best Sunday Roasts in West Sussex
Crackling fires, wooden beams and a mix of quirky and traditionally English decor. I knew I was going to enjoy our Sunday lunch at The George as soon as I stepped inside.

Christmas at The Spread Eagle, Midhurst, West Sussex
The Spread Eagle, a stunning medieval coaching inn, in the heart of the South Downs National Park, is a fabulous setting for a Christmas or New Year’s Eve break.

Isabella, a great Turkish restaurant in the heart of Hastings Old Town
The historic centre of the seaside town of Hastings in East Sussex is always a treat to explore. It's quirky and colourful with plenty of independent and interesting shops and when it comes to dining there's a rather bewildering choice. I recently visited Suzanne, my...

Parham House, an Elizabethan gem in the South Downs National Park
In the South Downs National Park, this beautiful English country house is one of the finest Elizabethan houses in the country dating back to 1577 and set in an expansive deer park.