East Sussex

East Sussex is a ceremonial county in South East England that stretches between Kent, West Sussex, Surrey and the English Channel. The area includes chalk hills inland and white coastal cliffs by the sea.

William of Normandy landed near Hastings in 1066 and defeated King Harold Godwinson in a battle that changed England forever. Later, coastal towns grew through fishing and in the 18th century through the rise of seaside resorts like Brighton.

The region takes its name from the historic Kingdom of Sussex, with the eastern half developing into a separate administrative unit over time. Visitors today experience a landscape of flint cottage villages and coastal towns where fishing traditions remain visible.

Regular train services run to London and other cities, while buses connect the smaller towns and villages. Coastal areas tend to be windier than inland, so warmer clothing is advisable when visiting.

The Glyndebourne Festival Opera takes place each year in a country house near Lewes, drawing visitors from around the world. Performances run from May to August in a setting that combines opera with a rural environment.

Location: South East England

Capital city: Lewes

Shares border with: Kent, West Sussex, Surrey

Website: https://eastsussex.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.94000,0.37000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 23:42