Sussex county fair tractor pull. ' South Saxons '; 'Sussex') is an area of South East England that was historically a kingdom and, later, a county. Sussex on the south coast is the county of the South Downs and the sea. Sussex is steeped in history, with fascinating tales at every turn. With a coastline stretching over 130 miles, Sussex is filled with vibrant seaside destinations – from large towns like Eastbourne and Brighton, to traditional resorts such as Worthing, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis and many more. Sussex is located predominantly on the south coast of England with around 140 miles of shoreline from Camber in the east to Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the west. Sussex offers spectacular beaches, the rolling hills of the Southdowns and picturesque villages of the Weald Jul 9, 2019 · Sussex (/ˈsʌsɪks/; ⓘ from the Old English Sūþseaxe; lit. Sussex contains the city of Brighton and Hove and its wider city region, part of the South Downs National Park and the national landscape of the High Weald, and Chichester Harbour. It was once a Kingdom, until overwhelmed and absorbed in the ninth century. May 27, 2024 · Sussex is split into two counties; East Sussex and West Sussex. Now divided into West Sussex and East Sussex, the historic county of Sussex is rich in heritage, culture, stunning views, great houses, fascinating towns, vast landscapes and wonderful places to explore.