East Sussex is the first destination of choice for Londoners fleeing the city when the sun comes out and consequently it has built a reputation (chiefly in Brighton) as a place of cheeky weekends, great nightlife and buckets (and spades) of seaside charm. All of this is certainly true, but there are also landscapes in East Sussex that are amongst the most beautiful in all of the UK.
For hikers and bikers, walkers and ramblers, East Sussex serves up incredible trails that offer amazing views. From the spectacular coastline and the beauty spots of Seven Sisters and the famous cliffs at Beachy Head to the endless and jaw-dropping vistas of the South Downs National Park there is too much to see in one visit.
Whilst Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters (along with the famous white cliffs of Dover) offer the box office views, other highlights such as Camber Sands near Rye are the sort of places you fall in love with and never forget. Getting out and about in East Sussex is best enjoyed either walking or cycling around the numerous scenic fishing villages all packed with ancient churches and buildings (and all seemingly offering their own arts festivals every year). The South Downs Way takes in a lot of the best villages and is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, (although it is rather long to try and walk in one go) and winds its way into nearby Hampshire.
Best of all in East Sussex however are the seaside resorts, and whilst Hastings and Eastbourne offer their own take on shingle beaches and Victorian ambience, all sit in the shade of exciting and bohemian Brighton with its hundreds of small record, books and clothing boutiques in the famous Laines; its innovative vegetarian cuisine and amazing nightlife, its alternative music and arts scene and its wonderfully eclectic inhabitants. Known affectionately as London by the Sea it is one of the highlights of the South Coast and not to be missed.
Concorde 2, BrightonAlesana is bound for their United Kingdom tour to liven up the silence and thaw the cold of winter with their dynamic and incendiary music- as fiery as their aptly-named new album, “A Place where the Sun is Silent.” “Like musical geology” is how one might describe this American Metalcore, and Post-hardcore band currently signed under Epitaph Records- the renowned California independent rock label. As fascinating and thought-provoking as the evolutionary history of life itself, their music maintains a strong connection with the roots of rock and roll while bravely addin…
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2011 and has been a triumphant year for twenty-three year old Ben Howard. With catchy single "The Wolves" he caught the attention of potential fans away from his growing fan base in Devon and Cornwall - Howard being both a Totnes resident and former Falmouth University student - due to extensive plays on both national radio and TV. Through this song he proved that comparisons to the lengendary John Martyn was just, but also that he should not be dismissed as just another new folk act on the scene. Debut album "Every Kingdom, released just last November, is sure to place him firmly in the publi…
Grouplove is a relatively new American Indie rock band, thrust into the spotlight in 2011 with the release of their debut album ‘Never trust a happy song.’ The second single from the album, ‘Tongue tied’ reached number 16 on the US Alternative Billboard chart. The band was formed in Greece during a summer vacation, when the five members, Christian Zucconi, Sean Gadd, Hannah Hooper, Andrew Wesson and Ryan Rabin met and began making music together. After the holiday was over, it was decided that they shared such a creative bond, that they should all relocate to Los Angele…
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Komedia Theatre, BrightonMany people have heard of the song writer Benjamin Francis Leftwich, but few understand that he was introduced to music through classic rock. Some of his idols include the Rolling Stones and Nina Simone, such groups went on to cause the performer to take a decidedly more classic slant in his composition. This is not to say that he "re-hashes" his work, no in fact he is rather revolutionary. He is a relatively new artist on the scene with his debut album Last Smoke Before the Snowstorm coming out in 2011. There is no end to what Benjamin Francis Leftwich may do in the next couple years, but…
'Marina and the Diamonds' refers to a female singer/songwriter (not with band as most presume). She is 25 years old, Welsh but of Greek descent and has been on the music scene since 2007. Her sound and style is that of indie-pop and she first rose to fame having reached number 2 in the BBC 'Sound of 2010' poll, coming second to Ellie Goulding. She did however; win the 'Best UK and Irish Act' award at the BT Digital Music Awards in 2010. Her first album was 'The Family Jewels' (2010).…
Brighton Dome, BrightonSarah Millican is a successful English stand-up comedienne from South Shields. Her profile on the comedy scene first increased after winning the 'if.comedy award' in 2008 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. She is now a regular and popular addition to many a TV show such as 'Have I Got News For You', '8 Out of Ten Cats', 'Mock the Week' etc and has recently been a celebrity guest panellist on 'Loose Women'. She releases her 'Live' DVD in 2011 and has completed three live tours, the latest of which was her 'Chatterbox' tour in 2010.…
Latest Music Bar, BrightonBritish singer-songwriter Charlene Soraia is best known for her cover of “Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling when it was used in an advert on television for the tea brand Twinings. After its release on iTunes it reached No.3 in the UK Singles Charts. Charlene is set to release her debut album ‘Moonchild’ on 21 November 2011, which will feature “Wherever You Will Go” as a bonus track. The singer-songwriter was noticed and promptly promoted when her version of “Wherever You Will Go” was sung by X Factor contestant Sophie Hababis in 2011. Charlene will be finally headlining her own UK tour star…
Brighton Dome, BrightonVan Morrison is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician. Both his live performances and his studio recordings are considered to be inspirational and among the best in the world. He has won 6 Grammy Awards and is inducted into both the 'Rock and Roll' and 'Songwriters Hall of Fame'. His latest album recording was 'Astral weeks, Live at the Hollywood Bowl' in 2009.…
AlesanaSunday, 12 February 2012Alesana at Concorde 2 live on Sunday, 12 February 2012 in Brighton, Sussex. A popular live music event taking place on the Sunday, 12 February 2012 that will see tickets sell out quickly. Buy tickets for Alesana at Concorde 2 by comparing ticket pr
Other concerts, music and gigs in Sussex are:
Steve Hackett12 Feb, BrightoninME23 Feb, BrightonSpector25 Feb, BrightonCharlene Soraia27 Feb, BrightonIona Plus Special Guest Julie Hall2 Mar, Burgess HillThe Duke Spirit6 Mar, BrightonMelanie C7 Mar, BrightonThe Maccabees9 Mar, BrightonCome And Sing Messiah10 Mar, Burgess HillThe Stranglers16 Mar, Brighton
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Brighton DomeOur spotlight theatre/performing arts centre of the week is Brighton Dome, located in Brighton. See what shows and performances are on this week at Brighton Dome.
Other theatres and performing arts venues in Sussex are:
Hawth TheatreThe Brighton CentreTheatre Royal Brighton
Sea Life CentreWelcome to Sea Life - a network of marine life aquariums stretching across much of Europe. Each of our attractions offers a unique insight into the lives of a myriad creatures from shrimps to sharks. Discover the amazing stories behind the hard cases of the oceans; the crustaceans. Watch the Giant …Location: Brighton
Bodiam CastleOne of the most famous and evocative castles in Britain, Bodiam was built in 1385, as both a defence and a comfortable home. The exterior is virtually complete and the ramparts rise dramatically above the moat. Enough of the interior survives to give an impression of castle life. There are spiral st…Location: Bodiam
Some other notable historic attractions in Sussex are:
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