It's easy to unwind amidst West Sussex's fairy tale castles, glorious stately homes and rolling downs. Meet William the Conqueror and Dukes of Norfolk on Arundel Castle’s ramparts or mingle with the motoring and racing crowd at country house estates. If you are looking for things to do in West Sussex, think champagne, strawberries and extreme millinery. Get active on the South Downs National Park bridleways, cycling and walking trails that cut through scenic river valleys and ancient woodlands. Fill your lungs with fresh English-Channel air on the beach at quintessentially English coastal towns like The Witterings, Worthing and Shoreham. Or discover local stories and foodie gems in West Sussex’s county town of Chichester.

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With a variety of vineyards and a whopping 50 miles of coastline to explore, it doesn't get much better than West Sussex.
September events: Celebrate local produce at Steyning's Food & Drink Festival
Every year in September and October, the market town of Steyning and its surrounding villages come alive with a busy programme of food and drink events and experiences.
Location: Steyning