In and around West Sussex

The summer sunshine brings out the sense of adventure in us all. Escape the crowds and try something new with a visit to some of Sussex's best kept secrets: Alfriston Clergy House, Monk's House and Woolbeding Gardens.

A butterfly dancing from blossom to flower is always a cheerful sight, these bright, colourful emblems of warmth and sunshine are perhaps our best-loved insects. Enjoy a stroll in the sunshine at some of our best Sussex butterfly spots.

Rolling down a really big hill with the smell of the grass and the sun of your face, on the edge of out-of-control. Such simple pleasures are among the activities you can get stuck into at our places in Sussex this summer, along with a Playing with Perspectives trail at Sheffield Park and Garden and Jungle Book trail at Bateman's. Keep the whole family on the sunny side this summer in Sussex.

Make the most of summer with a walk in the Sussex countryside. Take your pick from these downloadable walking trails which will lead you to the very best landscapes for butterflies and wildflowers, lanes and hilltops in the South Downs, open parkland and coastal paths.

Find out about bringing your dog to our places Sussex. Discover dog-friendly places, the best walking spots and guidance.

Walk Wood is part of the historic estate at Sheffield Park and we have been restoring it in a 15 year project. This summer the woods are open daily until the end of September. To celebrate, local artist Keith Pettit has created a collection of sculptures that form a new trail through the woodland.

New Forest ponies beating back the scrub on an Iron Age hill fort in Sussex

Take a photograph that captures what Petworth means to you and following a judging process the best images will be displayed for the Mixed Emotions Photographic Exhibition from 28 October to 3 December

From the high culture of the art collection at Petworth, to an Arts and Crafts cosy home at Standen, you'll be amazed at the variety of houses and unusual buildings we look after in Sussex. There's even a castle for your budding knights in armour.

Want to see pioneering gardening techniques in action? Or stroll through pleasure grounds perfect for picnics? It's all available at the parks and gardens we look after in Sussex.

We look after many places in the South Downs National Park, as well as clifftops with great walking opportunities and even a beach in Sussex.