Sussex, historic county of southeastern England, covering a coastal area along the English Channel south of London. For administrative purposes, Sussex is divided into the administrative counties of East Sussex and West Sussex and the unitary authority of Brighton and Hove.
Sussex is located predominantly on the south coast of England with around 140 miles of shoreline from Camber in the east to Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the west. Spanning 1,461 square miles, Sussex shares borders with Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
A sunny region popular with tourists during the summer, Sussex is located in the southern part of England and is divided into two counties: East Sussex and West Sussex.
Sussex, England: where it is, what to see and when to go
Sussex contains the city of Brighton and Hove and its wider city region, part of the South Downs National Park and the national landscape of the High Weald, and Chichester Harbour. Its coastline is 137 miles (220 km) long.
With 140 miles of coastline and acres of countryside, there are thousands of things to do in a visit to Sussex, whether you're a thrill-seeker, a shopaholic, a nature lover or a foodie - and since you're never more than an hour from London, the capital's delights can play a part in your stay here.
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The Village of Sussex saw a lot of damage from Tuesday's storms, particularly around Highway 164 between Hillside Road and Indian Grass Lane