© SDNPA/Daniel Greenwood Birling Gap Lewes Horsted Keynes Wakehurst is Kew Lewes is a small town with a big heart. Most There’s so much for you and your family to see and historians agree that Lewes’ name derives from the (Bluebell Railway) Wild Botanic Garden do at Birling Gap. The visitor centre offers tracker Old English ‘hlaews’ (‘hills’ or ‘mounds’) as Lewes is The station was built in 1882 by the London Brighton packs for rock pooling, fossil hunting and grassland built into the slopes either side of the Ouse Valley, and South Coast Railway. The Bluebell Railway has in Sussex bug hunts. The perfect spot to enjoy big skies, giving its inhabitants sturdy legs to go with their stout restored the station to the Southern Railway period Situated on the High Weald, there are over 500 acres costal landscapes, changing colours and quiet walks Haller © SDNPA/Mischa hearts. It was here that Simon de Montfort fought of the mid-1920s. It was originally a junction station of ornamental gardens, woodlands and a nature throughout the year. the Battle of Lewes against the King and where Tom with a line branching off to Haywards Heath via reserve waiting to be explored. An Elizabethan Paine, author of ‘The Rights of Man’ once lived. Lewes Tunbridge Wells Ardingly. The station is a must for Downtown Abbey mansion stands majestically in the grounds - the has long been known for its spirit of independence perfect backdrop to the mansion’s formal gardens The Discovery ticket on Royal Tunbridge Wells (as it is officially known) is fans with the station featured as “Downton” in the and its inhabitants are proud of the town’s significant and lawns. Wakehurst is also home to the Millennium one of a few towns and boroughs in England to popular television series. Horsted Keynes is the home Brighton & Hove bus services history stretching back to Saxon times. Seed Bank, which is the largest wild seed conservation officially be given a royal title. It came from King of an award-winning Carriage and Wagon project in the world. A stunning walled garden, water Discovery fares - one day tickets But it’s not all about Edward VII in 1909, partly to commemorate the fact department. You can gardens and meadowland are just a small part of the (available from the bus driver): the history, there are that his mother, Queen Victoria, had loved the town visit the carriage works what you can experience at Wakehurst. Children will Adult Discovery £9 lots of things to do in so much. viewing gallery and love the natural play spaces, while nature lovers will Child Discovery (aged 5-15) £7.20 Route 13x Lewes. It’s a great place Family Discovery (for five people with a minimum of © SDNPA/Mischa Haller Tunbridge Wells is the only spa town in the south- display which is accessible delight in spotting unusual flora, fungi and wildlife in to shop with so many east of England. Wealthy people used to come from platform 5. the reserve. Its just a bus ride away. one adult and a maximum of 2 adults) £17.50 Operates between Brighton and Eastbourne. independent, antique and from miles around to take to ‘the waters’ of those Discovery tickets will be issued and accepted by the quirky shops. It’s also the The 13x runs on Sundays and Public Holidays, 3 eponymous wells and springs. These days, you can following operators in West Sussex, East Sussex, perfect place to stop for journeys each way September to June and half hourly still visit the Chalybeate Spring on The Pantiles and be Surrey, Brighton & Hove and East Hampshire: a bite to eat or a drink in June to September. Also on Mondays to Saturdays, 3 served some of the water by tour guides dressed in • Arriva • Rye & District one of its historic pubs. journeys each way June to August only. historical ‘dipper’ costumes. Probably the best known • Brighton & Hove Community Transport Lewes also boasts a attraction in the town, The Pantiles is a pedestrianised 272 • Compass Travel • Safeguard The 13X leaves Brighton Station (bus stop D) 09.10, working brewery situated Route street with shops and cafes, and plenty of splendid • Community Transport • Seaford & District 12.40 and 16.10 on Sundays and Public Holidays in the heart of the town. © SDNPA/Daniel Greenwood Georgian architecture. It gets its name from the Operates between (Brighton, Hove & Area) • Southdown PSV until 9 June (and again from 22 September until square tiles with which it was originally paved, and Brighton and Crawley • Community Transport • Southern Transit April, also Mondays to Saturdays from 17 June until most of the buildings are listed. (Lewes Area) • Stagecoach Beachy Head 31 August. On Sundays and Public Holidays from 16 From County Hospital, Route 28 29 • Cuckmere Buses • Sussex Coaches June until 15 September operates every 30 minutes Old Steine along London Its famous for its white cliffs and the dramatic, 270 • Metrobus • The Big Lemon from 10.30 until 18.30. Also picks up at Imperial Operates between Brighton and Tunbridge Wells. Route Road to Patcham then undulating coastline created by the Seven • North Wealden Arcade (bus stop K), North Street (bus stop C) and on to Hassocks, Burgess Sisters, but there is much more to explore. A Operates between Brighton and East Grinstead. Community Transport short walk inland brings you to the village of Sea Life Centre (bus stop K) then selected stops From Churchill Square, Old Steine along Lewes Road Hill, Haywards Heath, From Churchill Square, Old Steine along London Road Other exclusions may apply. East Dean, where the Tiger Inn, Hiker’s Rest, Thai along along the Coast Road to Rottingdean, Saltdean, to Lewes, Ringmer (28), Isfield (29), Uckfield and on to Ardingly, Wakehurst to Patcham then on to Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Check with operator. Terre and an excellent deli surround a quaint Peacehaven, Newhaven, Seaford and on to Seven Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells. and continues to Heath, Lindfield, Horsted Keynes (for Bluebell Railway on There are other types of ticket available for 1 day village green. Beachy Head beer is brewed a Sisters, East Dean, Birling Gap, Beachy Head and Crawley. Runs Mondays to Saturdays, every 10 minutes to Saturdays and Sundays), Forest Row and East Grinstead. to travel on Brighton & Hove buses, including short hop down the road. Eastbourne. Lewes, and every 30 minutes to Tunbridge Wells, Runs Mondays to networkSAVER ticket or Metrovoyager tickets on Sundays and Public Holidays, every 30 minutes to Runs Mondays to Saturdays, hourly and Sundays and Saturdays only, Metrobus buses. Public Holidays every 2 hours. every 2 hours. Uckfield and hourly to Tunbridge Wells. Check our website for details www.buses.co.uk Steyning Eastbourne Seven Sisters Middle Farm Drusillas South Downs National Park One of the prettiest towns in Sussex, it has There is something for all ages in Eastbourne. You can Situated in the South Downs National Park, the Seven Nestled at the foot of Firle Beacon on the South The whole family can enjoy one of the top kids days From rolling hills to bustling market towns, the more or less everything - a fine high marvel at pro-skaters’ stunts and tricks at Eastbourne Sisters Country Park is comprised of 280 hectares of Downs in Sussex, Middle Farm is a 625 acre working out in Sussex. Widely regarded as the best small zoo in South Downs National Park’s landscapes cover street, historic buildings, good shops Extreme or discover more about the area’s history at chalk cliffs, meandering river valley and open chalk family farm. Both humans and animals offer visitors a the country, Drusillas has created an animal and child 1,600km2 of breathtaking views, hidden gems breeze out of... and tea houses. Surrounded by the one of the castles, museums and art galleries. If you grassland. It is a popular location for a number of warm countryside welcome, with something for every friendly environment where the focus is always on and quintessentially English scenery. A rich lush green countryside nearby, it’s prefer a more relaxed or scenic day out, you can enjoy outdoor activities including walking, birdwatching, member of the family to enjoy. Just hop on a bus and fun.. There’s so much more to do. Go Wild! Get Wet!, tapestry of wildlife, landscapes, tranquillity and Brighton the perfect place to visit by bus the views from Beachy Head or one of the town’s cycling and canoeing. The Country Park is named after remove the stress of driving. Go Safari!, Eden’s Eye maze and a Hello Kitty Secret visitor attractions, weave together a story of making for a great day out. parks and gardens. It doesn’t just stop there! You the famous Seven Sisters that form part of the chalk Garden are paradise for anyone wanting a theme park people and place in harmony. Visit southdowns. on the bus could also sample the local produce from vineyards cliffs on the Sussex Heritage Coast, one of Britain’s finest experience. It’s no ordinary zoo, it’s no ordinary day gov.uk to discover more about this beautiful Summer 2019 and farmers’ markets.. After all that, you can then unspoilt coastlines. Harry Potter fans will recognise the out by bus. National Park and the 100 mile long South soak up the local atmosphere in one of the many stunning location from the film, The Goblet of Fire. Downs Way National Trail which runs its entire Place rst restaurants, wine bars or traditional pubs. Eastbourne length. ehu © SDNPA/Ann Katrina Purkiss Wak Tunbrid is bursting with things to see and do – whether you’re ng ailway ge eyni ll R We es St Bluebe lls ew 4, 24, 44 or 74 you’re guaranteed to enjoy it! More information Lewes L For The Downs on Your Doorstep any more (Stanmer & Ditchling Beacon) leaflet d m and other South Downs Bus Walks leaflets ...an call 01273 292480 or visit www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/countryside and www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/breezebuses Bus information Call 01273 886200 or 01273 292480 or visit www.buses.co.uk Route 13x Route 11x Operates between Brighton and Eastbourne.