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From Westminster to Winchester, Bosham to Battle and from Caen to Conqueror, follow the 1066 story from both sides of the Channel with The Sussex Exclusive 1066 Trail © 2026 marks 960 years since the Battle of Hastings, and in honour of 1,000 years since the birth of William the Conqueror, 2027 is the Year
Fresh, crisp mornings, a light mist over the South Downs, golden leaves, and bushes heavy with berries and fruit. Autumn in Sussex is a fabulous season filled with markets, foraging, walks and more. To help you get the very best of the season, here are our 20 autumn things to do in Sussex in 2026.
Love it or hate it, it’s that time of year again when the skies light up and we celebrate the failed Gunpowder Plot – an attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament (I’m saying nothing). There are dozens of events across Sussex, from large to small, with amazing processions, fancy dress, sparklers and lots












