Ouse Valley Viaduct, West Sussex: A guide to visiting
Discover Ouse Valley Viaduct in Balcombe, West Sussex with our guide to visiting this iconic landmark. Explore its history, architecture, and the stunning surrounding landscape.

If you’re looking for the best things to do in Sussex, then you’ve come to the right place! Here at Hello Sussex we share the very best of beautiful East and West Sussex, two coastal counties in south east England.
From coast to countryside, around the pretty villages and through its historic towns, Sussex has a variety of different things for visitors to see and do. Whether you’re keen on history, beautiful scenery, walking and the outdoors, food and drink or unusual festivals and wonderful events there’ll be something to suit you.
Discover Ouse Valley Viaduct in Balcombe, West Sussex with our guide to visiting this iconic landmark. Explore its history, architecture, and the stunning surrounding landscape.
The Burning of the Clocks is a unique festival of light to celebrate the Winter Solstice on 21 December in Brighton each year. The festival starts with a parade through the streets followed by beach bonfire and fireworks.
Experience the stress-busting Japanese meditative practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) in Sussex and give your immune system a boost.
A visit to the site of England’s most famous battle – the 1066 Battle of Hastings. Discover how to get the most out of a visit to Battle Abbey in East Sussex.
Read about our day of foraging and feasting on edible mushrooms. We learned about some of the fascinating fungi found in Sussex and the High Weald on micologist Geoff Dann’s fabulous forest foraging course.
A visit to award-winning Pashley Manor Gardens in East Sussex. This English country garden is one of the finest romantic gardens in the UK with beautiful planting and stunning vistas.