Walking and Cycling – there are many lovely trails and footpaths to explore

The South Downs Way is a long distance footpath in Southern England and is one of Britain's National Trails. Walking or cycling this trail will take you from Eastbourne in the east of the county to Winchester in Hampshire. www.southdownsway.co.uk

The Downs Link travelling from the coast to the North Downs www.westsussex.gov.uk

Golf -there are many golf courses close by - Singing Hils, The Dyke, Pyecombe and many more by the sea and on the beautiful South Downs. More information www.golftoday.co.uk/clubhouse/coursedir/wsussex1

Horse Racing  Race coiourse at  Brighton, Lingfield, Plumpton, Fontwell and Goodwood are all within easy reach.

Show Jumping at the All England Show Jumping Course at Hickstead www.hickstead.co.uk

Ardingly South of England Show Ground - home of the South of England Agricultural Show, Antiques Fair and specialist food and craft shows www.seas.org.uk