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Wakehurst, Haywards Heath

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Nestled in quintessentially English countryside, there is plenty to do and see in Mid Sussex from the Instagrammable Ouse Valley Viaduct to the beautiful Ardingly Reservoir offering an array of exciting watersports. With stunning gardens, award-winning wineries, historic attractions and a vast array of places to indulge Mid Sussex is certainly a place to enjoy! 

Mid Sussex Wineries

Showcasing their award-winning wines, vineyards are offering not just tastings but delicious foods, year-round events and some even have overnight accommodation. The perfect weekend getaway for amateurs and experts alike. Don’t miss Albourne, Ridgeview, Kingscote Estate & Bolney Wine Estate Vineyards, Cheers! 

Explore Beautiful Gardens 

Hundreds of acres of unspoilt countryside are home to magnificent floral displays with the likes of Nymans and Wakehurst Place, home to Kew’s millennium seed bank, high on any horticulturalist's bucket list.  See why Borde Hill Garden is dubbed 'one of the country's truly great gardens’. For the less green fingered, Mid Sussex Gardens have calendars full of events and fun for all the family. 

Gardens in Mid-Sussex which include Wakehurst and Borde Hill Gardens

Rest & Relaxation 

Tee off on golf courses that are as beautiful as they are challenging with unrivalled views across the South Downs. 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. 

Food & Drink 

Sample some of the best local produce that Mid Sussex has to offer from the famous High Weald Dairy or visit some of our amazing local brewery taphouses to enjoy their best brews. Don't miss the Michelin star dining experience at Gravetye Manor or have a 5 star afternoon tea in the splendour of Alexander House or Ockenden Manor. For a more relaxed dining experience don’t forget our cosy country pubs with delicious local fare and welcoming atmosphere in our quintessentially English villages. 

Places to dine out in Mid Sussex including Ockenden Manor, Gravetye Manor and Bolney Wine Estate

Unspoiled Countryside 

For breathtaking landscapes and some of the best views in the UK, you've come to the right place. You can experience the Mid Sussex countryside in lots of different ways:- paragliding at Devils Dyke, unearth the hidden waterfall at Bedelands, get active with all types of water sports at Ardingly reservoir, or enjoy the views walking across the beautiful South Downs. 

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 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 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. 

Places to visit in Mid Sussex full of history and heritage including the Ouse Valley Viaduct, Sackville College and Bluebell Railway.

Towns & Villages to explore in Mid Sussex

On your travels, pay a visit to one of the towns and villages in the heart of Mid Sussex. They make a great place to stop for lunch, enjoy a wander around one of the traditional farmers markets, explore the specaility shops and discover some of the local history and heritage. Many are close to some of the top must-see attractions in the area, making them easy to combine with a visit, to create a great day out.  Get your Mid Sussex bearings with our overview map and plan your next visit. Distances shown below are from Gatwick Airport, which lies at the top of the region and welcomes many international visitors to Sussex. 

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  1. South Downs National Park

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    National Park

    The South Downs, now a newly designated National Park are accessible from Worthing. The South Downs Way runs from Winchester to Eastbourne and can be accessed at several points around Worthing or Adur.

  2. Bluebell Railway

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    Steam Railway

    Uckfield

    The Bluebell Railway is a preserved country branch line, lovingly restored and maintained by a team of dedicated volunteers. The railway runs nostalgic steam trains through nine miles of Sussex countryside.

  3. Hurstpierpoint

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    Village

    Hustpierpoint is a village in the centre of Sussex which was mentioned in the Doomsday book. It stands out with its unique blend of historical allure, scenic landscapes, and a lively community spirit.

  4. Burgess Hill Tourism Information Centre

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    Tourist Information Centres

    Burgess Hill

    Whether you are a visitor or a resident in Mid Sussex, Burgess Hill Tourist Information Centre can help you.  Our friendly, dedicated team can provide you with information on accommodation, local attractions, family activities and much more, let us…

  5. Wakehurst

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    Civil Licensed Venues

    Haywards Heath

    The light and airy Gallery displays botanical art and is Licensed for Civil Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships for up to 80 guests.

  6. The Cat Inn

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    Pub/Inn

    East Grinstead

    The Cat Inn is a 16th century free house set in the picturesque village of West Hoathly, a hilltop village set in the heart of the Sussex countryside. It is in within easy distance from the towns of East Grinstead and Haywards Heath.

  7. Turners Hill

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    Towns & Villages

    Turners Hill village stands on a steep ridge line at one of the highest points, (600 feet above sea level), of the Sussex Weald where two historically important routes, the B2110 and B2028, cross. There are impressive views from the centre of the vil

  8. Cuckfield

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    Village

    Explore the enchanting village of Cuckfield, a charming village in Mid Sussex, Take a wander along the High Street lined with attractive 16th-century houses; shops selling specialist goods, places to eat, and many pubs associated with this old major…

  9. Ardingly

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    Towns & Villages

    Ardingly is a parish of attractive wooded scenery in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village sign was erected as a memorial to Viscountess Wolseley, and marks the site of the original tollgate.

  10. Haywards Heath

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    Town

    In the heart of mid Sussex is Haywards Heath, which owes much of its growth to the railway. The town has an impressive collection of Victorian and Edwardian houses, many situated in mature grounds surrounding the Conservation Area of Muster Green.

  11. Go Ape Crawley

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    Climbing / High Ropes

    Crawley

    Located in South-East Crawley you can find us nestled in popular Tilgate Park. Go Ape Crawley boasts three high ropes courses and our all-terrain Forest Segways.

  12. Borde Hill Garden

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    Haywards Heath

    Set within 200 acres of spectacular parkland, the garden is a series of 'rooms' - each with its own particular atmosphere, form and planting design. Glorious heritage and collectors' garden.

  13. Bolney Wine Estate

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    Vineyard

    Bolney, Haywards Heath

    Find out why Sussex sparkling wine has been beating champagne in blind taste tests. Bolney Wine Estate carries a tradition brought to Britain nearly 2,000 years ago.

  14. East Grinstead

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    Town

    On the edge of Ashdown Forest, historic East Grinstead is a lively market town with a charter dating from as long ago as 1221. Until the 18th Century, East Grinstead flourished as an assize and market town and as the centre of the surrounding…

  15. High Weald

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    Towns & Villages

    The High Weald is a medieval rural landscape at the heart of South East England, celebrated for its rolling hills, abundant woods and hedges, scattered farmsteads and sunken lanes.

  16. High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden

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    Garden

    Haywards Heath

    High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden is a beautiful, tranquil and historic garden of some 27 acres. It was begun more than 100 years ago and is full of rare and important plants and trees.

  17. Devil's Dyke

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    Natural Feature

    Brighton

    Devil’s Dyke, part of National Tust is just five miles north of Brighton, offers stunning panoramas, a record breaking valley, a curious history and England’s most colourful habitat.

  18. Tulleys Farm

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    Farm

    Crawley

    Tulleys Farm believes in bringing people together by creating unique entertainment experiences for families, adults, and groups that unite great design with exceptional talent, resulting in lasting memories. Tulleys Farm boasts some of the country’s…

  19. Handcross

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    Towns & Villages

    Handcross, is a Victorian village close to the A23 main London to Brighton road. Nearby are the 30 acres of Nymans Gardens run by the National Trust, as well as the 20 acres of woodland and water gardens at The High Beeches.

  20. Gravetye Manor Hotel

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    Country House Hotel

    East Grinstead

    Peter Herbert arrived at Gravetye in 1958. Captivated by Robinson's house and it's setting he had the revolutionary idea of injecting his own exceptional hotel keeping and restaurant standards in to this rural spot.