South Downs National Park: celebrates five years in 2016 from £95 pp with Pride of Britain Hotels Celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2016 and spanning Sussex and Hampshire, the South Downs National Park covers over 600 square miles, incorporating rolling hills and smart market towns. With sweeping views over the park itself, Ockenden Manor Hotel […]
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Yoga Retreat In Sussex
Spring yoga in Sussex – from £300 pp with Pride of Britain Hotels Ockenden Manor in Cuckfield is running four yoga retreats in 2015 including one from 12 to 14 May. The three-day/two-night retreat includes a programme of classes with yoga guru Sal Jefferies, an isopod floatation session, Nordic walking in the South Downs and […]
Dirty Weekend in Sussex
A dirty weekend in the country Sussex for £525 pp with Pride of Britain Hotels Swap the city for a weekend of walking in the glorious Sussex countryside at Gravetye Manor, where wellie-boot fun begins at the train station. Guests arriving by rail are greeted at the station by the hotels Outdoor Butler and […]
Weekend Bridge Break in Rye at The George
Explore Rye and enjoy a Sunday Taste of Bridge from £432 pp with Stockenbridge Breaks The Bridge experts at StockenBridge Breaks have come up with a fun way to see if Bridge is your cup of tea join them for a cream tea (fruit scones, clotted cream and home-made jam, £20 pp) on Sunday, 9 November, […]
Half-term near Hundred Acre Wood from £240 for a family of four with Pride of Britain Hotels
Spend half-term in Poohs neck of the woods at the luxurious Ashdown Park Hotel, surrounded by Ashdown Forest and close to a Llama Park where you can adopt an animal. Enjoy Winnie-the-Pooh walks and a childrens afternoon tea, complete with Hunny sandwiches and Kanga cupcakes. The popular Drusillas Park is also a short drive away, […]
Launch of Brighton Fringe Children’s programme
For families planning to attend the Brighton Fringe this May, there is great news with there being a launch of the standalone printed programme for kids that will have details of all the kid friendly events; thus making it easier to find something suitable for the entire family to enjoy. After having extended the Brighton […]
A look at the history of Pevensey
As far as historical towns go, Pevensey is one of the best in the whole of England. Combine its amazing countryside scenery with its third century Roman-built Pevensey castle and you come close to understanding why this East Sussex town is such a popular choice among historical tourists. Not wanting to be left behind, it […]
Sussex Holiday at South Lodge
Explore Sussex’s vistas and vineyards – from £99 pp with Pride of Britain Hotels South Lodge is a beautiful country house hotel set amid 93 acres in the heart of the Sussex Downs, with far-reaching views and over 260 varieties of rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas – currently in full bloom. The hotel is surrounded by […]
Dress making, holidays West Sussex
The complicated and intricate arrangement of stitching, zipper teeth and shaped seams may not be the first thing you think of when and if you look into a holiday destination. From a technical standpoint, however, it is an almost impossible world for most people to begin to navigate, and thus it is important that people […]
Half-term Family Break near Winnie the Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood – Sussex from £290
Spend half-term in Pooh’s neck-of-the-woods at the luxury Ashdown Park Hotel, surrounded by the Ashdown Forest. Enjoy Winnie-the-Pooh walks and children’s afternoon tea, complete with Hunny sandwiches, Kanga cup cakes and Rabbit’s carrot sticks. Tickets for the Llama Park – home to more than 100 llamas and alpacas – are also included. A night this […]