Sussex

Sussex is a historic county in South East England that stretches from the English Channel coast to the North Downs ridge, including chalk cliffs, gentle hills and wooded areas. The territory is now divided into two ceremonial counties but retains its geographical and landscape unity.

The Kingdom of Sussex emerged in the 5th century when South Saxons under King Ælle founded a territory between the Channel and the Weald forest. The county later witnessed Norman conquest and developed into an important trading and defensive area along the southern coast.

Sussex celebrates Bonfire Night with particular enthusiasm, as several towns host elaborate firework displays and processions during autumn. Local breweries and vineyards welcome visitors who want to taste regional products, while farmers markets offer fresh food from the surrounding countryside.

The region is well connected by a network of railway lines and roads that link coastal towns with inland areas through regular services. Administration is now divided between East Sussex and West Sussex, though this does not affect travel options across the entire historic county.

A wooden bench runs for over a kilometer along the seafront in Littlehampton and is recognized as the longest continuous seating structure in Britain. Built from tropical hardwood, the construction provides space for several hundred people at once and serves as an unusual meeting point on the coast.