Free days out in Sussex: Sheer bliss on a budget!

Sign leading the way to the eerie Cissbury Ring

Almost everyone is feeling the pinch these days, and is having to make cutbacks in their spending. In an ideal world, we’d all be able to afford fabulous trips out family or friends, but of course we don’t live in one of those; restrictions to the budget can always get in the way. It’s therefore […]

Head to Surrey and soak up the history

Magna Carta Memorial

These days, we tend to think of Surrey as a collection of quaint villages and suburban towns, all surrounded by a plethora of picturesque countryside. And while all of this is true, it’s good to remember that such an over-simplification can hide much of what this glorious county is all about. And, just as importantly, […]

Unique cafés offer so much more than just tea and cake

Afternoon Tea

In an increasingly hectic world, unwinding for a while is more important than ever before, especially for those who seem to be constantly on the go. Now more than ever before, your favourite café needs to be there for you when you need it. And while the title of this article will tell you it […]

Five ways to make a café more child-friendly

Coffee Cup

Parents across the Surrey and Sussex region know all about the importance of spending time in locations that are particularly welcoming to family groups, but just saying a place is child-friendly isn’t anywhere near enough. Here are five excellent ways to make sure a café is doing all it can to not only attract children, […]

Great days out in Surrey suggest this isn’t the stockbroker belt anymore

Chessington

For some strange reason, Surrey has developed a reputation for being little more than a place for London commuters to put down roots over the years, but there’s far more to the place than that. This may be part of the so-called ‘stockbroker belt’, if such a thing still exists, but it’s also one of […]

Hey, kids, put that screen down and head outside!

Tablet Screen

It’s not always easy to make plans for some quality time with the family, especially when the youngsters appear to be glued to their phone screens. If your little ones are seemingly engrossed in social media, gaming or online chats with their friends, the best option might just be to create a diversion. And that […]

Five great reasons to spend a day amid the charms of Chichester

The dramatic Chichester Cathedral on a summer's day

There are a number of excellent day out destinations across West Sussex, but if you want more bang for your buck you may want to put Chichester at the top of the must-visit list. A glorious cathedral city in the west of the county, it’s been an important settlement since the days of the Romans. […]

Spotlight on Horsham, a wonderful West Sussex town

Horsham Station

An elegant market town that’s regularly voted as one of the UK’s most desirable places in which to live, Horsham is a day-tripper’s dream. There are dozens of fine shops, a popular market, a picturesque park and plenty of visitor attractions to keep all ages interested. Here are five reasons to make sure Horsham is […]

Five factors that make West Sussex stand out from the crowd

Rural West

There’s something wonderful about West Sussex, and that’s why it’s such a popular destination for days out. Whether you live locally or you’re visiting from elsewhere, this is a county that’s always worth exploring. Here are five extremely good reasons why you should find out more.  All roads lead to the coast  From Shoreham in […]