East Sussex is a fascinating mix of sleek city pleasures, laid-back beach life and unspoilt countryside. There are wide open spaces from the beaches at Brighton and cliff tops of the coast to the chalk hills and meadows of the South Downs plus glorious gardens and picturesque old villages. Home to the Battle of Hastings, the Royal Pavillion and the first National Trust property, the county is also impossibly immersed in history. Alongside these National treasures, you will also find pretty little village shops, and stylish modern living in the form of brilliant bars and nightlife. Just what you need after a day absorbing the landscapes!