Mid Sussex

Nestled in quintessentially English countryside, there is plenty to do and see in Mid Sussex from the Instagrammable Ouse Valley Viaduct with its 37 identical arches to beautiful 78 hectare Ardingly Reservoir.  Much of the district is designated a National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) including secions of the South Downs National Park and High Weald.  Home to the historic town of East Grinstead, charming Burgess Hill and virbrant Haywards Heath, Mid Sussex is a gem worth visiting for a truly memorable experience.

Explore & Enjoy Mid Sussex

The towns of East Grinstead, Burgess Hill & Haywards Heath are brimming with history and you're never far from a traditional farmers market or speciality shop. Dotted across the scenic countryside, an array of idyllic villages are waiting to be explored with many close to must-see attractions. Discover a list of villages in Mid Sussex and some of highlights in the area. 

• Ardingly: The South of England Showground.
• Balcombe: Balcombe Viaduct, Cherry Fair.
• Cuckfield: Borde Hill Garden, Cuckfield Museum
• Handcross: Nymans, High Beeches Gardens
• Hassocks: Ridgeview Wine Estate
• Hickstead: All England Show Jumping Ground
• Hurstpierpoint: Washbrooks Family Farm
• Poynings: Devil's Dyke
• Turners Hill: Tulleys Farm
• West Hoathly: Priest House

Mid Sussex Countryside

For breathtaking landscapes and some of the best views in the UK, you've come to the right place. Legend has it that he devil himself dug a valley in what is now the South Downs National Park to flood the Sussex Weald. Tree covered ridges, dramatic sandstone outcrops and wooded valleys can be discovered on walks in the High Weald leaving ramblers spoilt for choice. Worth Way runs seven miles along a disused railway line from Three Bridges to East Grinstead where chalk loving plans like common spotted orchid and wild strawberry flourish. You can experience the Mid Sussex countryside in lots of different ways:- paraguilding at Devils Dyke, sailing at Wier Wood reservoir, unearth the hidden waterfall at Bedelands, get active with all types of water sports at the onside activity centre at Ardingly reservoir, or enjoy the views walking across the beautiful south downs and sample the delights of The Shepherd and Dog pub on the Fulking pub walk, Devil's Dyke.

Take to two wheels and enjoy the public art displays while cycling on the green circle through Burgess Hill Green Circle Public Art Trail - Burgess Hill Town Council or make a stop in the village of Clayton and enjoy the Jack and Jill Windmills that are synonymous with the Sussex countryside.

Mid Sussex Gardens

Hundreds of acres of unspoilt countryside are home to magnificent floral displays with the likes of Nymans and Wakehurst Place, home to the millennium seed bank, high on any horticulturalist's bucket list.  Experience the historic gardens of High Beeches, set in 27 acres of magnificent woodland and water gardens full of rare, exotic and unusual plants and see why Borde Hill Garden is dubbed 'one of the country's truly great gardens'.

Mid Sussex Heritage

Mid Sussex boasts a treasure trove of historical attractions from the Victorian Standen House to the Jacobean almhouse of Sackville College. Sit back and enjoy a ride on the Bluebell Railway steam train and don't miss the sights of Jack (and Jill!) Windmills or the 11 million brick Balcombe Viaduct (also known as Ouse Valley). Museums at East Grinstead and Cuckfield allow you to step back into the past and the 15th Century Priest House was part of the divorce settlement of Anne of Cleeves when Cromwell was beheaded.

Mid Sussex Culture

There's something to suit all tastes from classical concerts to family theatre and a plethora of exhibitions and events throughout the year. May's Lindfield Arts Festival or the summer St Lawrence Fair are among the highlights, but Chequer Mead Art Centre in East Grinstead, Martlets Hall in Burgess Hill and Clair Hall in Haywards Heath all host a variety of shows and events.

Indulgence in Mid Sussex

Tee off on golf courses that are as beautiful as they are challenging with unrivalled views across the South Downs. Why not sample some of the Mid Sussex Award Winning Wine and take a tour at our Albourne, Ridgeview, Kingscote Estate & Bolney Wine Estate Vineyards, or try some local produce from the famous High Weald Dairy will see you sampling award winning cuisine. Don't miss the Michelin star dining experience at Gravetye Manor or the chance to enjoy a tour of gardens, originally created by William Robinson in 1885 (booking in advance essential)

Enjoy pampering and relaxation at a magnificent spa hotel with luxurious treatments, perfect for anniversaries, a girls' break away or weekend break including the Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa and Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa or head out an explore the eclectic mix of high street names, speciality shops and antique markets make Mid Sussex the perfect place for pleasure shopping.

Experience Mid Sussex

If you're looking for something a little unique then take a look at Opportunity Mid Sussex website highlighting a selection of the very best attractions, hotels and venues to explore. From breath-taking houses and gardens, vineyards and show ground venues to 4 and 5 star hotels, restaurants and spas, there is plenty to discover.