Good Places To Live In Sussex
Sussex is a beautiful county in South East England bordered by Surrey at the North, Kent to the East, Hampshire at the West and coastline towards the south. For local Government purposes, it is split into East and West Sussex. The key physical feature of both East and West Sussex are the South Downs, set to become a National Park.
The South Downs extend about seventy miles, providing stunning scenery for walking, horse-riding, para-gliding and mountain biking. The scenery continues to be the topic of countless a poem including those by Rudyard Kipling, Hilaire Belloc and Francis William Bourdillon.
The county of Sussex is brimming with notable towns and villages with many different buildings and historical references. Best places to live in the County include:
Chichester is a cathedral city in West Sussex and is the centre for culture in the region, having a Festival Theatre and numerous galleries. Nearby, Chichester Harbour provides excellent opportunities for watersports.
The city was created inside Roman Walls and houses the Chichester Cross in its centre – a one time market site, standing at the intersection with the four main roads of the city. Like Brighton, Chichester is a thriving shopping venue which has a strong cafe culture.
Brighton is known as a seaside city on the coast of East Sussex. In addition to its thriving culture, Brighton is better known for its West Pier, Royal Pavillion, beaches and infamous shopping lanes which are probably the best venue for shopping outside London. Every May, the town hosts the Brighton Festival – the largest arts festival in the united kingdom after Edinburgh’s.
Arundel lying in West Sussex, 18 miles East of Brighton. One of the most prominent feature within the town is its restored medieval castle, originating from 1068 during the reign of William the Conqueror. Arundel is also known for its variety of antique shops in addition to a hot televison venue – it’s been used to portray Windsor Castle in Doctor Who, The Young Victoria and the Madness of King George.
Midhurst is a compact market town rated the second best town in England by Country Life magazine. Even with its small size, Midhurst contains the estate of Cowdray Park, one of the most highly regarded polo venues on earth, hosting the international Veuve Cliquot Gold Cup every single summer. The town includes a Tudor heart with the Spread Eagle Hotel having accommodated Queen Elizabeth I. The town also holds the ruins of one of England’s great houses; although ravaged by fire, the ruins have been completely re-opened to the public following a major preservation venture.
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