Brighton & Hove
Stanmer Park study will explore hidden history with drones and geophysical surveys
A new study will investigate Stanmer Park’s historic landscape, from early settlement to wartime use, with findings intended for a public interactive map.
Guides
Haunted Sussex: 12 places with ghost stories, strange sightings and local legends
Explore Sussex’s haunted houses, ghost stories and countryside legends, from Preston Manor and the Mermaid Inn to Chanctonbury Ring and Devil’s Dyke.
About Sussex
What is Sussex famous for? The stories behind its landmarks and culture
Sussex is famous for the Battle of Hastings in 1066, the chalk landscapes of the South Downs, the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head, Brighton’s...
Brighton
Brighton & Hove Albion at 125: the club’s history, grounds and greatest players
Brighton & Hove Albion’s 125-year history stretches from a meeting in a Ship Street pub to European football at the Amex. Between those points...
About Sussex
Royal Pavilion Brighton guide: what to see, history, tickets and tips for visiting
Brighton’s Royal Pavilion is far stranger inside than it first appears from the Pavilion Garden. Behind its domes and minarets are dragon chandeliers, a...
Brighton
The Lanes and North Laine? How to tell Brighton’s two famous shopping areas apart
The names may sound almost identical, but The Lanes and North Laine are two distinct parts of central Brighton. Here is how to tell...
Brighton
Historic pubs in Brighton’s Lanes: seven places where the city’s drinking history survives
Brighton’s Lanes are known for jewellery shops, narrow twittens and restaurants, but the Old Town also contains some of the city’s richest pub history....
Brighton
The history of Churchill Square: How Brighton’s shopping centre changed the city
Churchill Square has been part of central Brighton for more than half a century, but the shopping centre people know today is very different...
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Latest news in Sussex
Norton Road car park expected to close within a year as Hove replacement considered
Hove’s Norton Road car park is expected to close within 12 months. A December Cabinet report will consider its future, with a replacement car park being explored.
Chris McCausland brings new stand-up show Waffle to Brighton and Hastings
Chris McCausland brings Waffle to Brighton Dome and White Rock Theatre in 2028. Find the Sussex dates, ticket prices and Brighton on-sale times.
Komedia New Comedy Award returns to Brighton with four shows in 2027
Brighton’s Komedia will host three semi-final heats in January and a February grand final for its 2027 New Comedy Award.
Chichester Christmas lights switch-on 2026: timings, lantern trail and after-party
Chichester switches on its Christmas lights at 5pm on 21 November, with a family lantern trail and live music across the city centre.
Harry Waters brings Pink Floyd tribute show Legacy to the Brighton Centre
Harry Waters leads a ten-piece band through Pink Floyd’s 1970s catalogue at the Brighton Centre on 25 June 2027.
Sussex Police to seize illegal e-bikes and e-scooters under new ‘no returns’ policy
Sussex Police’s new ‘no returns’ policy starts on 1 November. What it covers, how legal e-bikes differ and the rules for Brighton’s rental scooters.
The Fast Show reunites original cast for Hastings, Eastbourne and Worthing dates in 2027
Six original Fast Show cast members reunite for Sussex performances in Hastings, Eastbourne and Worthing in February 2027. Compare dates, prices and booking links.
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Sussex bonfire nights 2026: procession dates, fireworks and tickets
Sussex’s bonfire season continues with five society celebrations on...
Tree falls at St Helen’s Green in Hangleton during Storm Austen
A tree has fallen at St Helen’s Green in Hangleton as Storm Austen brings damage across Brighton and Hove, including a partial collapse of the West Pier.
National Trust and English Heritage sites in East and West Sussex: castles, houses, gardens and historic places to visit
Sussex has an unusually rich collection of National Trust...
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The Lanes and North Laine? How to tell Brighton’s two famous shopping areas apart
The names may sound almost identical, but The Lanes and North Laine are two distinct parts of central Brighton. Here is how to tell...
Royal Pavilion Brighton guide: what to see, history, tickets and tips for visiting
Brighton’s Royal Pavilion is far stranger inside than it first appears from the Pavilion Garden. Behind its domes and minarets are dragon chandeliers, a...
Brighton & Hove Albion at 125: the club’s history, grounds and greatest players
Brighton & Hove Albion’s 125-year history stretches from a meeting in a Ship Street pub to European football at the Amex. Between those points...
Sussex history and heritage
Discover Sussex’s past through its buildings, landscapes, museums and local stories. Explore landmarks and everyday places, from royal residences and historic streets to the shops, homes and workplaces that shaped communities.
Browse About Sussex for more background on the region. If you are planning a visit, Things to Do and our guides offer practical information about historic places and attractions.