Things to Do & Local Attractions near Newtimber

Ideally situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park, Newtimber Holiday Cottages provide a perfect base for exploring Sussex's historic estates, award-winning vineyards, and the vibrant city of Brighton.

Brighton & The Coast

Just a 20-minute drive away, Brighton offers a unique mix of Regency heritage and beachfront cool. Don't miss the Royal Pavilion and the famous Brighton Lanes.

Highlights include:-

  • The Royal Pavilion - one of the most dazzling and exotic buildings in the British Isles.
  • The Sealife Centre - the world's oldest aquarium
  • The Booth Museum of Natural History - Victorian taxidermy collection of Edward Booth with hundreds of British birds displayed in recreated natural settings
  • The Palace Pier - fairground attractions, two arcades, plus Brighton’s biggest indoor soft play area
  • Ghost Walk of the Lanes - walk lasts about 80 minutes and visits eight haunted locations in and around Brighton's famous Lanes.
  • Brighton i360 - Europe's tallest moving viewing platform
  • Brighton Marina - largest marina in the UK with 8 screen cinema, 26- lane bowling alley, glow in the dark golf and casino

     

Museums & Historic Houses & Galleries

Lots of museums and historic houses to see including:-

  • Ditchling Museum nationally significant collection reflects the core practices of the Guild of St Joseph and St Dominic (12 minute drive)
  • Newtimber Place 17th Century Grade 1 listed moated house - (on site)
  • Lewes Castle Norman Castle built after the Battle of Hastings by supporters of William the Conqueror (20 minutes drive)
  • Steyning Museum Telling the story of Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashurst, Wiston & Botolphs (20 minutes drive)
  • Charleston gathering point for some of the 20th century’s most radical artists, writers and thinkers known collectively as the Bloomsbury group (30 minutes drive)
  • Firle Place house with a rich history and extraordinary collection of old master paintings, porcelain and furniture. (25 minutes drive)
  • South Downs Heritage Centre, museum of gardening alongside British art, craft, food and education (10 minutes drive)
  • Jill Windmill traditional working corn windmill (10 minutes drive)

Sussex Vineyards & Wine Tasting

We are located in one of England’s premier wine-producing regions. Local estates include:

Activities For children

Lots of family friendly activities within 40 minutes drive.

  • Washbrooks Family Farm traditional farm animals, outdoor adventure and indoor play (10 minutes drive)
  • Drusillas Park The Best Zoo & Family Day Out in South East (30 minutes drive)
  • Middle Farm say hello to highland cows, pigs and llama, small animals, donkeys, goats, and shire horse (25 minutes drive)
  • Paradise Park Planthouses, Gardens, Planet Earth Museum, Dinosaur Safari and Playzone. (30 minutes drive)
  • Knockhatch - A perfect day out with the kids, featuring thrilling rides, and amazing animals (40 minutes drive)

Gardens

We are within about 30 minutes drive away from some of Sussex's best gardens. These include:

  • Borde Hill Gardens - one of the largest collections of privately owned champion trees in the country (25 minutes drive) 
  • Leonardslee Gardens magnificent Grade I listed garden (20 minutes)
  • Wakehurst Place wild botanic garden, home to the Millennium Seed Bank, over 500 acres of diverse landscapes and plants (30 minutes drive)
  • Nymans Gardens extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins (20 minutes drive)
  • High Beeches Gardens  27 acres of woodland, water gardens, and a collection of rare, exotic and award-winning plants, (20 minutes drive)
  • Sheffield Park and Garden - Acres of Grade I listed landscaped garden and lakes, surrounded by historic parkland and woodland ( 30 minutes drive)

Outdoor Pursuits

Boating, riding and Golf within a 30 minute drive.

  • Rossboats - Brighton boat trips for fishing, seeing the wind farm, and sea cruises.(30 minutes drive)
  • 3 Greys Riding School - riding lessons and hacks on the Downs (10 minutes drive)
  • Singing Hills Golf Course - superb 27 hole golf course and 14 bay Covered and Floodlit Driving Range (10 minutes drive)