In 2016 the South Downs National Park was designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve. This means that us folk living here in East Sussex are fortunate enough to have access to some of the best star gazing locations in the whole country. Regardless of restrictions enjoying the night sky is something we can all…
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5 Festive Light Events Taking Place in Sussex & Kent for Christmas 2020
Read moreUpdated for 2021 here. There’s been a lot of cancelling going on throughout 2020. Holidays, parties, weddings….all postponed, put off or cancelled due to this nasty virus. Well, after a year of disappointments I have good news for you. Christmas is definitely NOT cancelled! There are a number of illuminated festive events taking place this…
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Garden Huts – Luxury Shepherd Hut Escapism in the South Downs
Read moreSleeps: Up to 2 adults and 2 young children Where: Rodmell, near Lewes Price: From £85 / night including breakfast I first came across Clare Young and her pretty shepherd huts back in 2017. Back then the huts were based at Bentley Wildfowl Museum and Clare ran them as self catering glamping accommodation. We stayed…
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The Re-Opening of the British Airways i360: Get Ready to Enjoy Brighton’s Best Views Once Again
Read moreAlong with many UK attractions and hospitality businesses Brighton’s BA i360 re-opened it’s doors this Saturday. Since closing back in March the team here have clearly put a huge amount of effort into making sure that the attraction is as safe as possible for both guests and staff. We were invited to experience a flight…
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10 Places to go Stand Up Paddleboarding in Sussex & Kent
Read moreIf you follow my social channels you’ll know we have recently taken the leap and bought our first Stand Up Paddleboard. This decision was spurred on by a recent day spent on the water with Bodiam Boating on the River Rother where we hired a SUP and enjoyed every minute. We found it was something…
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10 of the Best Views in East Sussex
Read moreI’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve raved about how beautiful this county is…but here’s the evidence. East Sussex has a unique blend of dramatic coastline, rolling hills and ancient woodland that offer a rich tapestry of stunning countryside for us all to enjoy. As we tentatively edge towards an ease on lock-down…
