A GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT SUSSEX

Explore Sussex through stories
Discover voices and places across the region

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We spotlight the independent places shaping Sussex - from neighbourhood wine bars and destination pubs to off-grid stays, craft breweries, and seasonal spots worth the trip.

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Inside Studio Grizzly and Brighton’s Creative Scene
Inside Studio Grizzly and Brighton’s Creative Scene

A look inside Studio Grizzly - a Brighton-based design studio working with local businesses, building a creative community, and doing things differently.

A conversation with My Skin Feels founder Danielle
A conversation with My Skin Feels founder Danielle

We spoke to My Skin Feels founder Danielle about building a skincare brand in Brighton, doing things differently, and her go-to spots across the city.

Meet Bobby: 18 and running Café Tostig at Battle Station
Meet Bobby: 18 and running Café Tostig at Battle Station

Café Tostig is a café at Battle Station, opened by Bobby at just 18. We meet the young owner behind the Old Station Master’s House café and hear how it became part of daily life in Battle.

10 Brighton pubs & taprooms we rate for a proper pint
10 Brighton pubs & taprooms we rate for a proper pint

Discover some of the best pubs in Brighton, including neighbourhood locals, craft beer taprooms and long-standing Brighton institutions.

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