Day: 1 April 2026

Over the hills and into the countryside One of the many blessings of having the South Downs on our doorstep is the magical but short drive from Brighton – up over the top and down the other side into the Sussex countryside. It almost feels Narnia-esque to be lifted up and set down in another…

A midweek getaway in the Sussex countryside Let me set the scene. It’s Thursday, after work, the warmest day of the year so far, and the most enormous orange sun is hanging on the horizon as we drive out of Brighton. Leaving the bustle of the city and the chaos of the day behind us,…