Sussex Diaries

William the Conqueror

Searching for William the Conqueror: My Millennium Year of the Normans

Sussex Exclusive Editor, Lucy Pitts, shares her extraordinary search for William ...
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Petworth Park Ancient Tree Walk

Why Does It Matter?

I often get excited when I feel a connection to place. ...
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Dee Blick

The Dullest of Dees

I consider myself fortunate that every media interview I’ve given over ...
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Sussex dog story

All Hail Psmith, the Sussex Frenchie

It’s fair to say that until the fulsome age of 53, ...
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Finding Colour in the Grey

The period from January to March has never enjoyed the best ...
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Baking bread

Baking Bricks

It was a conversation doomed from the beginning.  Picture the scene. ...
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Lucy Pitts

Lucy’s Sussex Exclusive Review: A moment to look back & forward

As the old year starts to fade, and the new year ...
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Dee Blick author

Meet the Many Characters of Dee Blick

Sussex Exclusive Columnist, Dee Blick on her latest book adventure. When ...
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High Beeches Gardens, West Sussex

Sussex summer highlights & autumn plans

The summer of 2025 in Sussex has been a good one. ...
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Dee Blick

Dusty Dee Blick and The Beast of Horsham

We have a new arrival in the Blick household, and I ...
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Telham Hill, Battle walk, East Sussex

Short Walk at Battle with Pub Finish

There aren’t many walks where you can pack quite so much into less than 3 km. This short Battle walk combines glorious Sussex countryside and far-reaching

Petworth walks and walking

Petworth Walks and Walking

Petworth sits at something of a crossroads for walkers. Surrounded by the landscapes of the South Downs National Park and with several long-distance trails passing

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