Heathrow Airport 58 min
Ditchling Beacon (17 min) Grassy, 248m-tall chalk hill with panoramic views, walking paths & the remains of an Iron Age fort. Volk's Electric Railway (25 min) Electric railway dating to 1883, now operating along the seashore as a seasonal tourist experience. National Trust - Sheffield Park and Garden (28 min) Large park with rare mature trees and shrubs, dramatic seasonal flower shows and 4 lakes. Devil's Dyke - National Trust (20 min) Scenic, V-shaped valley with walking trails, nature programs & surrounding hotels & restaurants. Borde Hill Garden (13 min) Large area of formal gardens, parkland and trees, with a smart English restaurant and cafe. Tilgate Park (14 min) Woods, lakes & play area with a nature center & walled garden (dogs allowed off-lead in some areas). Wakehurst (21 min) Country estate with tree collections, woodland, lakes, formal gardens and seed conservation centre. Bluebell Railway (26 min) An 1880's station with steam engines on display, a museum & gift shop on a heritage railway line. National Trust - Nymans (7 min) Plants from around the world, plus a plant centre, guided walks/talks and children's activities. British Airways i360 Viewing Tower (27 min) This futuristic glass pod with a cocktail bar travels skyward for dramatic ocean & city views. Brighton West Pier (24 min) Atmospheric remnants of a once bustling 19th-century pleasure pier, destroyed by fire in 2003. Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens (10 min) Woodlands with a Victorian rock garden, a dollhouse museum & wine tastings, plus a wallaby colony. Brighton Museum & Art Gallery (23 min) In Royal Pavilion's gardens, with displays of fine/decorative art, fashion, toys and local history. Brighton Palace Pier (24 min) Opened in 1899 and home to fairground rides, bars, restaurants and deckchairs to enjoy the sea view. Royal Pavilion (25 min) Distinctive Asian-style palace built for King George IV, with restored rooms, gardens and tours. |