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Where the South Downs meet the sea, the high chalk cliffs dominate much of the East Sussex coastline. The Seven Sisters run west from Beachy Head, the highest sea cliff in Britain at 530 feet, located just south of Eastbourne, to Brighton.
In the east of the county lies Rye, a former port, with its 15th century Mermaid Inn a reminder of the days when this marshy coast was a smuggler’s paradise. Just along the coast is Hastings, a fishing port without a harbour - the fishing vessels are hauled up the beach between trips. The Battle of Hastings, fought just inland on Senlac Hill on 14th October 1066, was the last time that Britain was successfully invaded. Further west is Bexhill, which boasts the newly restored De La Warr Pavilion on its seafront, a magnificent Art Deco building used now for numerous artistic and cultural events.
At the heart of the Sussex coast is the metropolitan resort of Brighton, a major conference and holiday destination. The Royal Pavilion with its domes and minarets is close to The Lanes, a network of narrow streets lined with antique and curio shops. The pebble beach now boasts a large marina, as well as its famous pier. The seafront is the heart of the resort, and hosts events such as the Veteran Car Run, open only to cars built before 1904.
Further west are the resorts of Worthing, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Selsey and Wittering. Chichester Harbour is a yachting mecca – a large natural harbour or ria with numerous inlets leading to pretty villages.
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Hayling Island, between Chichester Harbour and Langstone Harbour, is a windsurfing and sailing centre. It has a threatre, funfair, challenging golf links and light railway. |
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East Wittering and Bracklesham Bay is a favourite with surfers. With a low beach gradient and the lack of dangers such as rips or obstacles it is a great beach for learners and has one of the UK's longest running surf clubs |
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Bognor has a sunny climate, and is a popular resort with a theatre, amusements, parks and gardens, and nightlife. It has a Butlin's Resort and hosts music and arts events. |
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With its splendid art deco pier and palm tree lined promenade, interesting architecture and glorious parks and gardens, Worthing is a family resort close to the South Downs |
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Shoreham-by-Sea is home to one of the largest Farmers' Markets in the south of England. It has a harbour, and on the banks of the River Adur can be seen various wading and sea birds. |
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