West Sussex is a ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Surrey to the north, East Sussex to the east, the English Channel to the south, and Hampshire to the west. The largest settlement is Crawley, and the county town is the city of Chichester.

Find information for residents, visitors and businesses on the local authority website for West Sussex, the county serving over 750,000 people.

Feb 15, 2025 · West Sussex, administrative county of southern England, bordering the English Channel. West Sussex lies within the historic county of Sussex, except for a small area in the north around Gatwick Airport, which belongs to the historic county of Surrey.

Jan 21, 2015 · Things to Do in West Sussex, England: See Tripadvisor's 670,007 traveler reviews and photos of West Sussex tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in March. We have reviews of the best places to see in West Sussex. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

Mar 5, 2015 · Things to Do in West Sussex, England: See Tripadvisor's 670,073 traveller reviews and photos of West Sussex tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in March. We have reviews of the best places to see in West Sussex. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

Apr 22, 2022 · Encompassing part of the South Downs National Park, there are countless things to do in West Sussex whether you’re into wine tasting, rockpooling, sports cars or river kayaking. Read on to discover your new favourite places on the south coast of England.

Explore the best things to do in Sussex! From stunning beaches to historic castles and scenic hikes, discover top attractions and hidden gems.

On 1 April 1974, the old county of Sussex in South East England was split into East Sussex and West Sussex. About 810,000 people live there. Unlike many of the changes made by the Local Government Act 1972, the new counties are popular with the local people.

If you are looking for things to do in West Sussex, think champagne, strawberries and extreme millinery. Get active on the South Downs National Park bridleways, cycling and walking trails that cut through scenic river valleys and ancient woodlands.

Sussex (/ˈsʌsɪks/; from the Old English Sūþseaxe; lit. ' South Saxons '; 'Sussex') is an area within South East England that was historically a kingdom and, later, a county. It includes the ceremonial counties of East Sussex and West Sussex.