Discover Sussex: Coast & Countryside

A brief guide to the county and its highlights

Welcome to Sussex!

Sussex is a historic county in South East England, known for its diverse landscapes, from dramatic chalk cliffs to rolling hills of the South Downs and ancient woodlands of the Weald.

Did You Know?

Battle of Hastings Site

Sussex was the site of the pivotal Battle of Hastings in 1066, a defining moment in English history.

Winnie-the-Pooh's Home

Ashdown Forest in Sussex was the real-life inspiration for the Hundred Acre Wood in A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories.

Important Landmarks

Brighton Pier & Royal Pavilion

Iconic attractions in the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Brighton.

Arundel Castle

A stunning medieval castle and stately home, still inhabited by the Duke of Norfolk.

Chichester Cathedral

A beautiful cathedral showcasing nearly a thousand years of architectural styles.

The Seven Sisters

Iconic dramatic chalk cliffs offering breathtaking coastal walks and views.

Battle Abbey

Built on the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, with historical ruins and a visitor centre.

Working in Sussex: Hospital Placements

St Richard’s Hospital (Chichester)

  • General Paediatrics
  • Level 1 Neonates

Worthing Hospital

  • General Paediatrics
  • Level 1 Neonates

Conquest Hospital (Hastings) & Eastbourne

  • General Paediatrics (PAU at Eastbourne DGH only)
  • Level 1 Neonates

Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (Brighton)

  • General Paediatrics
  • Paediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Paediatric Gastroenterology
  • Paediatric Respiratory
  • Level 3 Neonates & Neonatal Transport Team

Brighton General Hospital (Community Paediatrics)

  • Community Paediatrics

Nightingale Primary Care Centre (Hayward’s Heath)

  • Community Paediatrics