In and around East Sussex

Find out what's in season during the late summer months. From fiery garden colours to wildflowers in the estate, there's plenty still to see during your visit.

Vibrant reds and oranges creep across the grounds at this time of year. Whether admired from the Bastion view point or up close from across the moat, there's always something new to see.

The last of the roses are in bloom, before trees and hedgerows come into fruition. Find cherries and cobnuts in the nuttery, and pick your own apples from the orchard.

Now is a great time to get out and about into the fresh autumn air in and around East Sussex. Our downloadable walks will lead you to the very best of autumn colour at places like Sissinghurst Castle Garden.

Celebrate the late summer and early autumn days of harvest at your local places in and around East Sussex. There's apple days and fruit picking at places like Bateman's and Scotney Castle.

This half-term our places take on a Hallowe’en flavour, with ghoulishy entertaining goings-on for kids and adults alike. From trails at Bateman's to simply playing in the crunchy autumn leaves, there’s something to give the whole family the jitters.

'Speak its Name!', in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery, London, displays portraits from the Gallery's Collection including Vita Sackville-West's lovers Violet Trefusis and Virginia Woolf. Based on a new book of the same name. Runs 9 September to 29 October.

This autumn, we're celebrating the 150th birthday of children’s illustrator Arthur Rackham. The magic of his haunting images weaves through a new exhibition, art workshops and more. Exhibition runs Friday 8 September to Sunday 29 October.

An exhibition, 'Playwrights, Pioneers and Provocateurs', celebrates the diverse work of three remarkable women who lived in the Priest House in a ménage a trois. Exhibition open until 29 October.

The White Cliffs of Dover are once again under threat. 700,000 square metres of land immediately behind the clifftop are up for sale. Each square metre will cost just £5 – can you help?

Members of our National Trust supporter groups in Sussex help fund raise for places like Nymans and Sheffield Park - they also get together for days out and talks and tours or volunteer at their local place.