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East Sussex Road Trip: A Day Out In The South Downs

11 nov 2023 25 sep 2017 | john.

Staying around London and have a spare day, a car, and a sense of adventure? This one day East Sussex road trip itinerary might just be for you.

Growing up in London, I’ve always had Sussex on my doorstep, just a stone’s throw away down the M23. But to be honest, it’s an area I’ve rarely explored, save for the occasional football away day, and frequent trips to Gatwick for adventures further afield.

So when Dan informed me we were heading down to East Sussex for a pub lunch with an old work friend, the road tripper in me remained unstirred.

Somewhere along the M23 though, singing along to a catchy tune, the conversation inevitably found its way around to the question every road trip addict will eventually ask, “so what else can we do down this way then?”.

The answer is, plenty!

The Devil’s Dyke

Once you’ve passed Gatwick on the M23, it’s not too long before you find yourself on Devil’s Dyke Road, winding your way upwards until you come to a small car park with a breathtaking view over the valley below.

Legend has it the Devil planned to dig the dyke to enable the sea to flood the Weald and drown the local Christian community. Fortunately for the locals, he was disturbed by the crowing of a cockerel and fled, believing dawn was approaching. In reality the cockerel had been woken by an old lady who, being disturbed by the Devil’s work, had lit a candle.

Whether you believe the colourful legend, or are inclined to side with scientists who say the dyke was formed over 10,000 years ago during the last ice age, there’s little doubt that the UK’s largest dry valley is a feast for the eyes, with spectacular views over the Wield, South Downs and, on a clear day, the Isle of Wight.

If you can drag yourself away from the panorama and back into the car, it’s only a few minutes’ drive to the Devil’s Dyke Pub, at the top of the winding road.

At this point you’ll have a difficult choice to make. If you want to experience walking some of the South Downs Way and have a tasty lunch at a cosy 18th century country pub, there’s a nice 45-minute, mostly downhill walk to the Shepherd & Dog in the village of Fulking.

Alternatively, if you don’t fancy the uphill walk back from Fulking, you can enjoy a nice ale (a half for the driver) and some decent pub food on the terrace of the Devil’s Dyke pub, and watch the hang gliders launch from the hillside in front of you.

After a hearty lunch and a beer or two, you may well find yourself sitting on the hill deep in thought and mesmerised by the view. At this point, you’ll be thinking this is the highlight of your East Sussex road trip, and leaving will be the last thing on your mind, but with so much more to explore today, leave you must.

Ditchling Beacon

Back in the car, it’s just 15 minutes’ drive to Ditchling Beacon, the highest point in East Sussex at 248 metres above sea level. There’s a small National Trust car park here that costs £2 to use. While we were able to pay at a small National Trust kiosk in the car park, you may need to use the RingGo app (or call the number provided) if the carpark is unattended.

The site of an Early Iron Age hill fort, Ditchling Beacon was used to warn locals of pending invasion for hundreds of years, most notably to alert Queen Elizabeth I to the presence of the Spanish Armada coming up the channel in 1588.

While little evidence of the hill fort still exists, the area remains extremely popular with cyclists, runners, ramblers and those of us on an East Sussex road trip adventure, who come to enjoy the panoramic views of the Downs, the Weald and on a good day, the ocean.

The Seven Sisters

The next stage of our East Sussex road trip has us entering the National Trust carpark at Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters into Google maps.

Around 45 minutes later, any fatigue you may have will be well and truly swept away by the wind howling off the English Channel as you stand at the southern edge of England looking out over the iconic Seven Sisters, a series of spectacular white chalk cliffs just west of Eastbourne.

Formed largely of compacted algae when most of Great Britain was under the sea more than 80 million years ago, the chalk cliffs have been shaped and reshaped by the elements for millennia. It’s a process that continues to this day with ongoing erosion and frequent collapses, making this a beautiful but fragile jewel in the crown of southern England.

It’s worth planning for a good chunk of time here so you can explore the area properly, enjoying views of the chalk cliffs from the viewing platform and allowing time to explore the beach.

On the eastern side of the car park, there’s a pathway that leads up the hill to the top of the cliffs. We happened to be up here towards sunset and the views across the beach towards the cliffs in the distance were nothing short of spectacular.

Alfriston Village

Our final stop of the day is Alfriston Village, just a short drive from the Seven Sisters and a picture-perfect example of a traditional English country village. It’s said that English poet Eleanor Farjeon wrote the hymn, “Morning Has Broken” in Alfriston, inspired by its beauty.

Due to its location on the South Downs Way, Alfriston is hugely popular with hikers and bikers, and also provides road trippers like ourselves with a perfect spot to wait out the evening rush hour.

Settle into the cosy, 14th-century George Inn , one of Sussex Life Magazine’s top 20 cosy winter pubs in 2015, and grab yourself a nice glass of red and a cheese board, or something more substantial if you’re appetite has kicked in again, and reflect on a beautiful day exploring the East Sussex countryside.

East Sussex Road Trip Itinerary

• Stage 1 – London to Devil’s Dyke Lookout – 69 km – 1 hr 15 min
• Stage 2 – Devil’s Dyke Lookout to Devil’s Dyke Pub- 1 km – 4 min
• Stage 3 – Devil’s Dyke Pub to Ditchling Beacon – 12 km – 15 min
• Stage 4 – Ditchling Beacon to Seven Sisters – 40 km – 45 min
• Stage 5 – Seven Sisters to The George Inn Alfriston – 12 km – 20 min
• Stage 6 – The George Inn Alfriston to London – 96 km – 1 hr 30 min
• Total Driving Distance – 194 km
• Total Driving Time – 4 hr 9 min

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East Sussex

• 1.2 Villages
• 2 Other destinations
• 3.1 Geology
• 3.2 History
• 3.3 Geography
• 3.4 Local information
• 5.3.1 From London
• 5.3.2 From the west
• 5.3.3 From the east
• 5.3.4 From the north
• 5.3.5 From the Continent
• 5.4 By plane
• 6 Get around
• 8.1 Itineraries
• 8.2 Long distance trails
• 8.3 Shorter walks
• 8.4 Homes and gardens
• 8.5 Historic attractions
• 8.6 Family attractions
• 8.7 Literary attractions
• 8.8 Scenic towns and villages
• 8.10 Farms and other animal attractions
• 8.11 Seaside resorts
• 8.12 Artistic attractions
• 8.13 Steam railways
• 13 Sussex for free

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East Sussex is a county in the South East of England . West Sussex is to the west, Kent is to the north-east and Surrey is to the north.

Towns and villages

• 50.92 0.48 1 Battle – site of the famous battle of Hastings in 1066.
• 50.8223 -0.137 2 Brighton and Hove – East Sussex's hub and only real city is a famous English seaside resort
• 50.85 0.47 3 Bexhill – home of the art deco De la Warr Pavilion and the home of British Motor Racing
• 51.06 0.16 4 Crowborough – a hilltop town in the beautiful Ashdown Forest and home of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
• 50.77 0.28 5 Eastbourne – a popular seaside resort, popular with all generations
• 50.86 0.26 6 Hailsham – thriving market town and location of one of the few remaining cattle markets in Sussex
• 50.856302 0.572875 7 Hastings – it has a castle, history, beach and beautiful countryside
• 50.97 0.26 8 Heathfield – a thriving country market town
• 50.875627 0.017855 9 Lewes – the county town with a brewery, castle and shops, some dating back to the 1400s, in the South Downs , perfect for a brief visit
• 50.795 0.055 10 Newhaven – the county's ferry port to the continent - but with a little more under its belt
• 50.95 0.73 11 Rye – a singularly picturesque medieval seaside town on the hill overlooking the harbour. One of the Cinque Ports which retains a rustic feel
• 50.77 0.1 12 Seaford – a charming, quiet seaside town with stunning cliffs exactly halfway between Eastbourne and Brighton
• 50.97 0.1 13 Uckfield – between the High Weald and the Low Weald, a small town with a sprinkling of history
• 50.92 -0.11 14 Ditchling – a picturesque village north of Brighton famed for the number of artists living nearby
• 51.102 0.111 15 Hartfield – this beautiful Ashdown village has a famous resident - Pooh bear
• 51.02 0.26 16 Mayfield – picturesque village that was built on iron
• 50.99 0.47 18 Robertsbridge – an interesting village on the main railway line to London from Hastings, close to Bodiam Castle
• 50.805 -0.058 19 Rottingdean – a farming village built on the coast with a beacon.

Other destinations

• 51.0725 0.043056 1 Ashdown Forest – for walking, wildlife, and Winnie The Pooh - an area of heathland and forest once used for hunting by the nobles; Ashdown Forest Tourism Association
• 50.8932 0.2542 2 The Cuckoo Trail – 11 miles of mostly traffic-free path for walkers and cyclists between Heathfield and Polegate along a disused railway line, with a 3-mile link path to Eastbourne.
• 50.764 0.147 3 Cuckmere Haven is famed for its meanders.

The Rocks that underlay most of East Sussex are Jurassic to Cretaceous in age (150 million years ago to 65); around 2 million years ago the Wealden Anticline was formed, due to the continental collision of Africa with Europe. The dome extends from the coast to the North Downs, in Kent and Surrey and across the channel to France ; Sussex has played an important role in Geology, the first dinosaur was identified (others had been found, but not identified) in Cuckfield, in West Sussex, one of the greatest hoaxes of modern times, the Piltdown Man was 'discovered' in Piltdown near Uckfield and the cliffs that line the coast are noted for their specimens of Ammonites, fishes and other marine animals, (the cliffs at Peacehaven, near Brighton are famous for their giant ammonites). Dinosaur footprints can be seen at Fairlight, East of Hastings. For those interested in Minerals small deposits of Aluminate are present in the Tertiary sands of Newhaven

In prehistoric times, the whole of Sussex was populated by tribesmen, some of whom settled on the tops of the downs. Sites can still be seen at Firle Beacon , Mount Caburn and other sites.

From the invasion in AD46 Sussex played a major role in Roman Britain. The Romans left Pevensey Castle and various Roman Roads as a reminder of their presence. In West Sussex Fishbourne Roman Villa remains a prime example of Roman houses in this part of the world. From the 5th – 11th centuries, Sussex became the Kingdom of Sussex, controlled by a succession of monarchs.

It was in East Sussex where the Normans landed in 1066 at Pevensey , where they fought Harold's army at a field near Battle which can be visited to this day. Battle Abbey was built by the Normans after the battle. Most of the county churches had their first stones laid at this time. During the Middle Ages, a great number of Castles were built or improved on — Bodiam Castle and Lewes Castle are prime examples. Most the churches in Sussex date from this time and offer brilliant examples of Middle Ages architecture.

Under the Tudors, Sussex prospered. Anne of Cleves House in Lewes is perfectly preserved with many examples of Tudor architecture. Hever Castle just over the border in Kent was frequented by Henry VIII. To ward against the Spanish, during Elizabeth's reign beacons were set up to warn of invasions, these live on as names, such as Ditchling Beacon and Crowborough Beacon. On Ashdown forest Iron working prospered, it is remembered today in the form of deep pools, once used to power the billows for the furnaces.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, Brighton was transformed from a small fishing village to seaside resort, with the Royal Pavilion being a stunning example of the eccentricity of the King and his subjects. Elsewhere in the country, towns grew and great houses began to be built in Lewes and Rye . In the late 18th and 19th centuries, Sussex's coast became popular with Londoners escaping the city on the new railways. Brighton continued to grow with the expansion towns like Eastbourne and Hastings , which offer fine examples of period architecture. The Volks Electric Railway was constructed — the first electric railway in the world . Some great houses, such as Firle House and Glyndebourne were constructed (Glyndebourne is a popular and world famous opera venue). Great Gardens were set up, like Sheffield Park near Uckfield .

Sussex was not just a place for pleasure; it was a place for defence. Some of the most important military constructions include the Newhaven Fort and the Royal Military Canal in the east, with Martello towers built along the coast. These monuments remain in Seaford , Eastbourne and Rye . In the 20th century, Sussex played a major role in World Wars I and II; in both Newhaven Fort assisted with the D-day landings and as a naval base.

Sussex has a varied and beautiful geography. From the stunning Seven Sisters Chalk Cliffs near Eastbourne to the flat marshes of Pevenensy and the high Ground of Ashdown Forest to the beautiful lowlands and river landscapes of the Lower Weald. Sussex is the most Forested county in England and lost in Friston Forest or Ashdown Forest (although much of it is open land) it is easy to believe. often the only thing breaking the horizon is trees or the Downs.

The country has a dense and varied network of footpaths (see East Sussex Footpaths ) making walking easy, walking books and ordnance survey maps are easily available - there's really no excuse to go out walking!

Local information

• East Sussex County Council website

English - dialect is Home Counties.

Speakers of other languages may have trouble being understood, but locals are often willing to be patient and multilingual dictionaries are available at book stores. Tourist information offices hold multilingual information. Speakers of English from other countries (e.g. Canadians, Australians and Americans) should have no trouble at all understanding.

After a checkered history ferries to Newhaven run to Dieppe (run by Transmanche Ferries) throughout the year, taking 5 and 4 hours.

Transmanche Ferries would be your first port of call. ☏ +0800 917 1201 (UK) or ☏ +0800 650 100 (France).

Alternatively, tickets can be bought at the two ports, the ferry port in Newhaven is on the East Quay, while in Dieppe it is the east of the main harbour, both are well signposted

The ferries to Dieppe are some of the newest sailing in the English Channel, and due to the former troubled history of the route (and massive subsidies) this can be cheaper than Dover to Calais, also the view from the ferries of the Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Haven is beautiful.

The A22, A/M23, A24, A26, A27, A272 and numerous other roads go into Sussex, destinations within Sussex include, Brighton, Lewes, Newhaven, Eastbourne.

Coming from the north

East Sussex is connected to the motorway network via the A/M23, which passes Crawley (in West Sussex) and south towards Brighton; from the A23 the A272 and the A27 - both offering great access to East Sussex; alternatively the A22 runs from London to just outside Eastbourne, passing by East Grinstead, Forest Row, Uckfield, Hailsham and Polegate. It offers a great route through the countryside and Ashdown Forest.

Coming from the west

The A272, A27 and A264 head towards East Sussex. Simply follow the signs to any town in East Sussex.

Coming from the east

Head towards Brighton, Newhaven or Eastbourne - these will bring you into East Sussex.

There are services from London, Hampshire, Surrey and Kent; main terminus's and destinations are:

From London

• From London Victoria

Trains come from Victoria to Gatwick Airport , Brighton , Eastbourne , Ore , Hastings and Lewes .

• From London Bridge

Trains come from London Bridge to Brighton, Buxted, Crowborough and Uckfield .

• From St Pancras International (Blackfriars and CityThameslink are on the same line)

Trains come from St Pancras to Haywards Heath , Brighton and Burgess Hill .

From the west

• From Portsmouth

Trains come from Portsmouth Harbour and Portsmouth & Southsea stations to Brighton and Hove.

• From Southampton

Trains come from Southampton Central to Brighton and Hove.

From the east

• From Ashford

Trains come from Ashford International to Hastings, Bexhill , Eastbourne and Brighton.

From the north

• From Bedford

Trains come from Bedford to Haywards Heath and Brighton, via St Pancras, London Blackfriars and Gatwick Airport.

• From Reading

Trains come from Reading to Gatwick Airport, where you can change for trains to Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings and other destinations.

From the Continent

Trains come from France and Europe through Calais and Ashford via the Eurostar train system. You will have to change trains at either St Pancras or Ashford to get into East Sussex.

All the major towns in East Sussex have a rail connection, for further information and train times can be found on the National Rail Planner or by calling 0845-748-4950 from anywhere in the UK (costs quite a bit, so if you have got a WAP enabled phone it may be better to use services provided on them.)

Gatwick Airport ( LGW   IATA ), serves the world, it is just outside East Sussex, but you’ll see the county on the way in! There is also the smaller Lydd Airport running to Le Touquet in France ; it is a small airport, however major expansion is expected. Lydd Airport is in Kent, but about 10   km from East Sussex. To the west there is Shoreham Airport (or Brighton city) which deals with mainly UK destinations.

The county has a fairly good road network, with almost every destination attainable by road; traffic is a problem though, with most towns having inevitable weekday traffic. Travelling into popular destinations on a sunny Bank Holiday can prove frustrating. Brighton is the main transport hub, with the M23/A23 running North-South from London and the Brighton Mainline running parallel to it. The majority of trunk (A) roads radiate southwards from London to the East Sussex coast and can vary from dual-carriageway/motorway (M23/A23) to the more common single carriageway roads with the A22 (London to Eastbourne, via East Grinstead and Uckfield) and A21 (London to Hastings, via Flimwell and Tonbridge) though these do alternate between single and dual-carriageways where use is heavier.

The majority of east-west traffic uses the A27 which runs slightly inland from Pevensey in the East past Eastbourne, Lewes, Brighton and Hove and into West Sussex travelling through Worthing, Arundel and around Chichester before forming the M27 in Hampshire. Other commonly used routes include the A26, A259 and A272. The A26 runs NE from Newhaven towards the Kent county-town of Maidstone and north of Lewes is used by the frequent Brighton-Tunbridge Wells bus service.

The A259 runs along the coast of East Sussex in its entirety as the road starts in Folkestone (Kent) and crosses the Romney Marshes before entering the county and linking almost all seaside towns from Rye and Hastings in the east to Brighton and Hove in the west. The A272 is a popular route with bikers and starts in East Sussex connecting Buxted, Uckfield, Newick and Chailey before crossing into West Sussex and Haywards Heath where it continues to meander on to Winchester, Hampshire.

Many of the smaller roads can offer scenic views and investing in a good quality road-map is recommended. You can expect a range of roads from those described above to single-carriageways and narrower with some locations accessible by single-track roads. Road users can also be varied as cyclists often train on the London-to-Brighton bike route (the event is in early June every year) and horse-riders and farm equipment can often be found on more rural roads.

Trains from London cover the major towns in the county, with most train services being operated by Southern. There are routes along the coast from Ashford via Hastings and Eastbourne to Brighton as well as from Brighton to Seaford via Newhaven. Services from Brighton also travel west towards Portsmouth and Chichester. There are two smaller spurs routing into London from Uckfield, via Crowborough and Oxted. Or from East Grinstead. There is another line from Hastings via Battle and Tunbridge Wells (Kent) to London. Services from the county tend to terminate in Victoria but there are also services that route through London Bridge (from Brighton and Hastings), terminate at Charing Cross (from Hastings) and call at St Pancras (from Brighton, before continuing to Bedford). The vast majority of services terminate in South London (Westminster) with the exception of the First Capital Connect service operating from Brighton through London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink and St Pancras before continuing to Luton and Bedford.

Buses are fairly good; with Buses from Brighton to Tunbridge Wells (£6.00 return), Eastbourne to East Grinstead and Heathfield in the North, Brighton and Newhaven in the West and Bexhill and Hastings in the East, as well as local routes.

Traveline South East gives more route details and routes into the surrounding counties. Essentially if there is a main road, the chances are there is a bus route along it. Most of the services in the county are provided by one of the main bus operators (Stagecoach or Arriva) with services in Brighton & Hove operated by a company of the same name (although part of Go-Ahead). Services cater for most major towns radiating into the countryside. Brighton & Hove, for example, has services covering nearby Peacehaven, Newhaven and Lewes with some services extending to Ringmer, Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne.

Everywhere is accessible by roads, but be aware that traffic is fairly horrific in most of the towns and Brighton during the rush hours it is well worth buying either a county map or a country map (the AA and RAC among others produce decent enough maps, which are fairly modern). since roads in Sussex can be small and attractions in 'out of the way' places

• Beachy Head near Eastbourne
• The Long Man of Wilmington , ( near Eastbourne ), . Car park is open all year, 24 hours a day. A prehistoric (maybe) chalk representation of a man carved into the side of a hill. Admission to the site and car park is free. Walking on the figure or the surrounding vegetation is not permitted .
• Great Dixter - house and gardens known mainly for the long-lasting display of colour for much of the year
• Alfriston - another small village on the South Downs way
• Cuckmere Haven, Friston Forest and the Living World - a popular destination for walkers which is accessible by bus from either Eastbourne or Brighton (see the number 12 route, served by Brighton & Hove Buses
• Seven Sisters - Chalk cliffs which can be seen by walkers going from Cuckmere Haven to Seaford. Routes across the cliffs towards Beachy Head and Eastbourne are also popular with walkers.
• Devil's Dyke - a popular location with walkers offering views north over East and West Sussex. And it has a pub.
• Ditchling Beacon - views over East and West Sussex to the north and Brighton & Hove to the south. Walkers can continue along the downs in either direction. Walkers should be aware of the road over the beacon which is popular with cyclists and normal traffic.
• Glyndebourne , Lewes Well-known opera house
• Middle Farm - working farm with kid's farm and farm shop
• Michelham Priory - former monastery and gardens
• Eastbourne Redoubt . Former fort and Martello Tower dating from the Napoleonic era which is now a museum.  
• Hastings Castle
• St Leonards Caves - former haunt for smugglers which is now a popular tourist attraction

Itineraries

Walking or cycling either in part or the whole thing.

• The Cuckoo Trail , from Eastbourne to Tunbridge Wells .
• The Forest Way , from East Grinstead to Groombridge (with an on-road route to Tunbridge Wells ).
• The South Downs Way , from Eastbourne to Winchester (Hampshire).
• East Sussex Footpaths has more information and different paths.

Long distance trails

These either pass wholly or partly through East Sussex; all are marked on Ordnance Survey (OS) maps.

• 1066 Country Walk , 50   km (31   mi) Pevensey Castle to Rye
• High Weald Landscape Trail , running 145   km (90   mi) from Horsham , West Sussex to Rye , East Sussex, Kent )
• Saxon Shore Way , Gravesend , Kent — Hastings 261   km
• South Downs Way National Trail
• Sussex Border Path , 256   km (159   mi) from Thorney Island to Rye
• Sussex Ouse Valley Way , 67   km (42   mi) Lower Beeding to Seaford
• Vanguard Way , 107   km (66   mi) from Croydon in south London to Newhaven
• Wealdway , 129   km (80   mi) from Gravesend , Kent to Eastbourne

Shorter walks

• Abbots Wood near Hailsham has two walks, the Abbots Amble, 2.5   km following yellow waymarks and Oak Walk, just over 1   km following red waymarks.
• Beaneys Lane 'A Walk For All Seasons' 1.5   km on the outskirts of Hastings through the Maplehurst Woods (Site of Special Scientific Interest), following wren marker posts between The Ridge and Stonestile Lane; mostly flat and good surface, one incline near The Ridge.
• Butcher's Trudge, a 2   km circular walk from Butchershole near the town of Friston in Friston Forest following white waymarks.
• Ditchling Common Country Park Trail, located between Haywards Heath and Lewes , 1.5   km long following purple waymarking.
• Forest Way circular walks incorporating parts of the Forest Way — 5   km following orange waymarks from Forest Row , 4.5   km following green waymarks and 6   km following red waymarks from Hartfield , and 8   km following purple waymarks from Groombridge
• The High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has lots of different walks.
• Marline Valley Nature Reserve on the outskirts of Hastings has various walks, but note they are steep and often muddy. No car park, access is from the B2092 Road (Queensway), car drivers are asked to park in one of the roads opposite the site and cross over Queensway (the road is quite busy). A pdf map of the site is available on the Sussex Wildlife Trust website
• Park Wood in Hellingly (to the north of Hailsham ) has a number of signed circular walks.
• Seven Sisters Country Park has an easy to follow path from its Visitor Centre at Exceat (on the A259 road from Eastbourne to Seaford ), which goes alongside the River Cuckmere to the sea at Cuckmere Haven .

Homes and gardens

• Great Dixter House and Garden ( Northiam ). The spectacular planting here includes topiary, exotics and some stunning colour.  
• Michelham Priory ( Upper Dicker, near Hailsham ).  

Features a sculpture trail, kitchen garden, medieval cloister garden and the longest medieval moat in England.

• Sheffield Park Garden (near Uckfield ) Originally laid out by Capability Brown, these magnificent gardens surround four elegant lakes.

Historic attractions

East Sussex has had a rich and varied history, from the site of an invasion to measures to protect against one - its all here:

• Battle Abbey and battlefield ( Battle ). 1066 is one of the most important dates in English history. Visit the place where it all happened.  
• Anne of Cleves’ House ( Lewes ). A 16th-century half-timbered house that formed part of Henry VIII’s divorce settlement to Anne of Cleves.  
• Newhaven Fort . Underground tunnels and interactive exhibits bring the events of wartime Britain to life.  
• Bodiam Castle , Bodiam, near Robertsbridge , TN32 5UA , ☏ +44 1580 830196 , [email protected] . One of Britain’s most famous castles, built in 1385. Some of the interior survives.  
• Herstmonceux Castle ( near Hailsham ). A romantic moated castle surrounded by parkland. It boasts an Elizabethan walled garden and a reputation for ghost sightings.  
• Pevensey Castle ( Pevensey, near Eastbourne ). Dating back to Roman times, this ancient monument played an important part in English history.  

Family attractions

East Sussex has many family attractions for all ages and interests

• Smuggler’s Adventure ( Hastings ). This labyrinth of caves is a scary smuggler’s lair.  
• Drusilla’s Park (near Alfriston) A zoo, an adventure park and a fun day out for the family. in the summer months there is a mini railway
• Paradise Park ( Newhaven ) Discover dinosaurs, exotic plants and some fascinating Sussex history.
• The Observatory . Herstmonceux. Science comes alive at the former Greenwich Observatory.  
• For budding Palaeontologists or anyone interested in the deep past the cliffs and exposed rocks of East sussex provide perfect hunting grounds, among the best are Hastings , Eastbourne and Seaford Discovering Fossils have more information and recommendation's for sites, please be aware that as with any activity safety must come first!

Literary attractions

Whether it was the beautiful Sussex Countryside or their travels, writers have been drawn to East Sussex; their houses are popular tourist attractions.

• Monk's House , Lewes . The former home of Leonard and Virginia Woolf, some of their personal possessions are on display. Owned by the National Trust.  
• Bateman's , Bateman's Lane, Burwash , TN19 7DS , ☏ +44 1435 882302 , [email protected] . Rudyard Kipling’s former home, the house and gardens remain as they were when he was alive. In the summer concerts and fireworks fill the gardens; the home is owned by the National Trust.  
• Lamb House , West Street, Rye , TN31 7ES , ☏ +44 1580 762334 , [email protected] . Henry James, EF Benson and Rumer Godden have all lived in this charming 18th century house. The home is owned by the National Trust.  
• Hartfield , Winnie the Pooh lovers will find both Pooh Corner and the Pooh Sticks bridge in this country parish in Ashdown Forest .

Scenic towns and villages

The beautiful countryside of East Sussex is matched by some charming towns.

• Alfriston , narrow streets and quaint cottages, this is everything an English village should be. St Andrew’s Church and the Clergy House are popular attractions, as are the numerous cafes serving traditional cream teas.
• Rye , delightful hillside town. Visitor attractions include antique shops, many historic buildings, and an audio ‘ghost tour’.
• Lewes , cobbled lanes, antique emporiums and a castle are just a few of the attractions of this pretty Sussex town.
• Winchelsea , perched on a hilltop near Rye is the smallest town in England

• Bewl Water ( near Lamberhurst ). From exciting watersports to leisurely ferry rides, there’s something for everyone at this scenic reservoir.
• Knockhatch Adventure Park ( near Hailsham ). Home to a state of the art dry ski slope and an adventure park that the whole family will enjoy.
• Arlington Stadium (near Eastbourne) . Get close to the action and experience the excitement of hotrod or stockcar racing.
• Various Footpaths , East Sussex is criss-crossed by footpaths such as the South Downs Way and cyclepaths; including the Cuckoo Trail and the Forest Way . for more information see East Sussex Footpaths .
• Cricket: Sussex CCC play at the County Ground in Hove .

Farms and other animal attractions

• Blue Reef Aquarium ( Hastings ) - A voyage of discovery to the depths of the ocean.
• Ashdown Forest Llama Park (near Nutley and Forest Row ) - See llamas and alpacas and find out more about these friendly South American animals. There is also a small tourism centre.
• Heaven Farm (near Dane Hill and Chailey) - Discover 170 years of farming history in the beautiful Sussex Weald. It also has a campsite.
• Seven Sisters Sheep Centre (East Dean) - Rare breeds and traditional crafts and are just a couple of the attractions on offer.
• Middle Farm (near Lewes ) - A working family farm with shops, restaurant and special events.
• Drusillas Zoo (near Lewes ) - A fun day out for children with small animal zoo, indoor and outdoor play areas, train, keeper for the day and parties.

Seaside resorts

'Sussex by the Sea': the whole coast of Sussex is suitable for bathing with good water quality; however these three resorts have more facilities:

• Brighton - one of the major seaside resorts of Britain - should be on every traveller to Sussex's list
• Hastings and St Leonard’s - there’s more to these seaside towns than the famous battle. Popular attractions include Hastings old town, the shipwreck heritage centre and flamingo adventure park.
• Eastbourne - stroll along the prom, amuse yourself on the pier or enjoy an ice-cream on the beach. Eastbourne is one of England’s most genteel seaside resorts.
• Bexhill-on-Sea - timelessly elegant, a delightful traditional English seaside town. Very popular with the older generations.

Artistic attractions

Brighton is the artistic centre, but its ripples have spread into the countryside

• Firle Place - home to a collection of Old Masters, including work by Gainsborough and Reynolds.
• Charleston ( near Firle ). This quirkily decorated farmhouse was home to ‘Bloomsbury’ couple Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell. Charleston is famous for its extravagant murals and unique cottage-style garden.  
• Towner Art Gallery . Eastbourne . A fine collection of 19th- and 20th-century British art featuring works by celebrated war artist, Eric Ravilious.  
• Denys Church . Rotherfield. Features stained glass windows designed by Sir Edward Burne Jones and made by William Morris.  
• Berwick Church . The brightly decorated wall panels were painted by Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell of the Bloomsbury set  

Steam railways

Reminders of the 'Age of Steam', all these lines have steam locomotives, often running special trains, such as Thomas the Tank Engine or diesel trains.

• Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park ( near Fletching ). Runs between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead. It has the largest collection of steam locomotives after the National Railway Museum in York , and a collection of carriages and wagons unrivalled in the south of England.  
• Kent & East Sussex Railway . Bodiam. Operates between Bodiam and Tenterden in Kent, passing through some very attractive countryside.  
• Lavender Line . Isfield, ( near Uckfield ). Mile long line between Isfield and Little Horsted. It can be reached by bus (route 29/129 not 29A or 129A ) from Brighton , Lewes , Uckfield or Tunbridge Wells , ask for a ticket to 'Isfield'.  

Sussex is pretty well-served for food: every town has at least one supermarket with almost every village have a pub (or public house), food is to the standard of the rest of the UK, with a greater variety in towns. Brighton and Hove prides itself on having a vast cultural array of foods, from Mexican to McDonald's and from Chinese to Celtic. Specialist diets (vegan, vegetarian kosher, etc.) are well supported, although in the countryside and surrounding towns there will only be one or two (albeit very nice) vegetarian dishes on the menu

It is recommended to visit a farmers shop or market, since produce here is generally much better quality and can be lower priced than supermarkets. Most towns will have a farmers market at least once a month. Farm shops are dotted around the county. Organic food shops are also popular and supermarkets also stock organic produce.

More eclectic towns such as Lewes, Brighton, and to an extent Eastbourne, have specialist dealers with organic, locally produced, fairtrade (which is increasing in popularity, with Uckfield and Lewes being named 'fairtrade towns') foodstuffs on offer.

Sussex has numerous local beers and drinks, with cider being mainly produced in the east (connections with Kentish cider), Lewes houses Harvey’s Brewery which supplies almost all of East Sussex and much of West Sussex with award winning real ale, wine is produced and with global warming kicking in Sussex and Kentish wine is being compared to Champagne (increasingly favourably), home-pressed apple juice is for sale at farms and farm shops. The usual array of drinks are available at all bars and clubs, varying in price quite considerably.

Loads of hotels in Brighton, Hastings and Eastbourne due to their seaside resort heritage. In outlying areas its best finding a hotel and booking it in advance, since there are relatively few, however those that do exist tend to be of good quality.

The usual chains of hotels are beginning to spring up.

The towns below have accommodation throughout the year:

• Eastbourne This is one of England’s most famous seaside resorts. The elegant seafront is flanked by flowerbeds. Visitor attractions include parks and gardens, a thriving marina and the cliffs at nearby Beachy Head.
• Hastings and St Leonard’s Popular seaside resorts, surrounded by stunning countryside. Hastings also has a picturesque old town.
• Lewes is one of the county’s oldest towns. Attractions include the castle and Anne of Cleves’ house. Around Lewes there are many picturesque villages to visit.
• Rye and surrounding areas With its steep cobbled streets and picture-postcard cottages, Rye is a charming town. Surrounding attractions include Camber Sands and Winchelsea.
• Seaford is a quiet beach resort. A great base for exploring the South Downs and Seven Sisters Country Park.

Individual town pages will have more information on accommodation.

East Sussex has various Private schools (boarding and day) along with colleges and two universities, The University of Sussex (Falmer, just outside Brighton) and The University of Brighton (4 sites, 2 in central Brighton, 1 at Falmer and 1 in Eastbourne) because of the two universities Brighton has a rich, varied and exciting night life.

Sussex for free

There's plenty in Sussex for those who don't wish to spend plenty of cash on attractions:

• Walking - 3,500   km of walking paths, bridleways, scenic roads - all for free.
• Go for a swim: Sussex has some of the cleanest beaches in the UK, with Brighton Beach renowned for its packed seafront, less well used areas, such as Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings still have facilities and cleanliness.
• Brighton itself can be one big performance, the Brighton Festival and the Brighton Festival Fringe , Features street performers, theatre groups, musicians, guided walks and a whole host of other great activities.
• Town museums: Often they will charge, but some such as Brighton Museum and Art Gallery and Newhaven Museum are free (donations are gratefully welcomed though).

Attractions outside of East Sussex include:

• Tunbridge Wells (on the A26, signposted from most of the country) - Victorian spa town with bars, pubs and drinking fountains for the local water, is popular in summer with locals and Londoners. Has a large shopping district/center and theaters, worth a day visit.
• Running from Eastbourne in the east all the way to Petersfield in the West, spanning three counties the South Downs Way is a popular walking path with numerous books and guides out there. Walking the full length is completely feasible. Depending on your skill, activity, perseverance, and need for sleep, the path can be completed as quickly as 48 hours (most people take up to a week to complete it). There are outstanding views throughout almost all of the path. Various guide books have been published on the path and its route (which is well signposted) including accommodation, food, and the local history of the areas that the path passes through.
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• Dieppe in Normandy , France - there are short break sailings from Newhaven. Take a day trip!
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The Ultimate Sussex Road Trip

Chichester to battle.

Put the pedal to the metal and follow in the wheel tracks of pilgrims past with the ultimate Sussex road trip. For those who love driving, sweeping and stunning views, and great Sussex landmarks

This road trip was inspired by Sussex’s own Route 66, namely the A259, along with some of the other stretches of Sussex road, that are frankly so stunning, that they deserve to be a destination in their own right. The A259 traverses the full breadth of the county from just north of Camber in East Sussex right across to Thorney Island in the west. Not all of it is beautiful to drive, so our Ultimate Sussex Road Trip picks out the best bits and takes you on a journey of winding roads, history, vineyards and views.

Designed as a three-day trip, starting in Chichester with stays at or near Bramber and Lewes and ending in Battle. You can do this Sussex road trip the other way round if you prefer.

All distances and prices are approximate and subject to variations depending on your chosen route and detours. Chichester to Battle is 104 km (via the most direct route).

Chichester 

Your starting point is the historic cathedral city of Chichester. Dating back to Anglo Saxon and Roman times, you can walk the perimeter of the city via the ancient city wall, enjoy a boat trip along the canal, go bird watching at Chichester Harbour, visit art galleries, catch a play at the Chichester Festival Theatre, explore Roman ruins and admire the 12th century cathedral. In short, there are plenty of reasons to visit Chichester so you might want to build in an additional day before you set off on your road trip to explore.

For more ideas visit: Things to do in Chichester

Places to stay in Chichester

Harbour Hotel Chichester : a boutique hotel with spa and in-house restaurant set in a restored Grade-II listed Georgian property in the heart of Chichester. Rooms from £121 per night. Street parking.

The Millstream Hotel : if you prefer to be outside the city, this 3 Silver Star traditional British retreat is set within its own attractive gardens in the harbour village of Bosham and has a 2 Rosette Sea School Restaurant and Marwick’s Brasserie. Rooms from £122 per night. Private parking.

Places to eat

Both hotels have excellent restaurants and there is plenty of choice in the town. Lookout for The Brasserie at Chichester Festival Theatre which has a set menu for £35.

Day 1. Chichester to Bramber

Chichester to Bramber 40 km. You have a choice of travelling via the A259 along the coast or via the A27 with deviations.

Your route – the A259

Leaving Chichester behind, you pick up the A259 which starts as dual carriageway before becoming single lane. It’s a straight road and autumn is a great time for this stretch as it’s tree lined and the autumn colours are impressive. Look out to your left at Elbridge and Bersted for views across to the South Downs where you can make out the distinctive white domes of Goodwood racecourse and the pylons of Bignor near the Roman Palace. There are parts of this road that aren’t wildly attractive and a little built up near Bognor but you soon break free again of the congestion as you motor on towards Climping.

Stop for a beach walk at Climping or a coffee at Bailiffscourt (and say hello to the peacock). From here, you can choose to carry on the A259 along the coast but it does become congested and built up, so our recommendation is turn to inland up the Ford Road towards Arundel. It’s a long straight stretch of road but it’s worthy of a couple of stops. There are three notable churches along this road, namely St Mary church at Climping which got a mention in the Domesday Book, St Andrew church at Ford Marina which dates to the 11th century and is home to some Medieval frescoes and St Mary Magdalene at Tortington, a small mid-C12 church. Alternatively, coincide your road trip with market day at the old Ford Airfield (you can’t miss the giant plane outside) on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Lunch at Arundel

Arundel is home to a magnificent Medieval castle (parts of which have been considerably refurbished in the centuries since) and an impressive late 19 th century cathedral in French Gothic style. The castle closes in winter but nonetheless, Arundel is a beautiful place for a lunch stop with a river, quirky boutiques, antique shops and a museum.

Places for lunch

The Parsons Table in Tarrant Street gets a mention in the Michelin Guide. Alternatively head south east out of town and just after the railway station turn left towards Burpham. It’s a long wiggly road but at the start you’ll catch fabulous views back across to the town and its two impressive landmarks. The George at Burpham comes highly recommended and if you walk around the back of the church there are more great views of the Downs.

For more ideas: Things to do in Arundel

A27 to Arundel

An alternative route to Arundel is along the A27. On a clear run, it’s a lovely tree lined road with lots of straight stretches. If walking is your thing, pull over at Slindon and walk to the famous folly.

Arundel to Bramber

Fully replete, get back on the A27 and head east. It’s another good tree lined stretch of road, perfect for autumn, and you’ll pass the Angmering Park Estate. At Clapham, take the A280 signed to Horsham and Findon. This takes you via Long Furlough, a gorgeous stretch of road. There’s an easy-to-spot castellated toll house and amazing views to your left of the South Downs. Pull over in one of the laybys to your right if you can.

From, here, you take the A24 north and stop at Chalk, part of the Wiston Estate. You’ll see the signs. They have an excellent restaurant (you might want to come back here for dinner) or you might just want to try wine tasting (not you, if you’re the driver) or just stock up with some great quality wines. Then it’s onwards ho, to Bramber via the A283. Historic Steyning is off to your right, and worth a quick detour as Bramber is pretty small.

Places to stay in Bramber

The Toll House Hotel:   this has dog-friendly rooms if you’ve brought your hound, and rooms start from £84. It has its own restaurant and parking.

The Castle Inn : is a family-run hotel with rooms starting from £50. They also have their own restaurant.

Day 2. Bramber to Lewes

Bramber to Lewes 30 km.

Start your day with a quick exploration of Bramber. A short walk and climb takes you to the ruins of a Medieval castle and its church with views of the South Downs. And a little further into the village is the incredible St Mary’s, an enchanting historic pilgrim inn dated to about 1450, with a unique Elizabethan trompe l’oeil, connections with Oscar Wilde and five acres of beautiful gardens. Bear in mind, it is only open to the public from May to September.

Other places nearby worthy of a visit are:

• Tiny Grade I listed Saxon church of St Botolph’s which has fragments of Medieval wall paintings.
• Incredible Gothic Revival Lancing Chapel which dominates the skyline. It is open to the public by arrangement and is the largest school chapel in the world.

The A283 and the A27

For the next stage of your Sussex road trip from Bramber, the A283 takes you more or less along the edge of the River Adur until you pick up the A27 and the wonderful Shoreham bypass. Subject to traffic, this is a fabulous bit of road and cuts out more of the congested and undrivable parts of the A259! Whizz along it and enjoy its undulations and views, particularly as you near Stanmer and catch views to your right of Brighton and beyond.

You could head into Brighton for lunch (but frankly it’s a pain to park), so head to Stanmer Park Nature Reserve. Here you’ll find a restaurant and café, a shop with lots of lovely local produce and a walled garden. There is also good walking in the park and a quirky flea market and as One Garden is managed by Plumpton College which has a specialist wine division, it’s another chance to stock up on local wine.

Alternatively, deviate off the A27 down the B2123 to Rottingdean . This is another great bit of road over the Downs with wonderful views and Rottingdean has a beach, lots of cafés and restaurants and its own walled garden and windmill (with more great views). The walk up to the windmill is a great way to burn off any excesses.  If you want to carry on from here along the A259 the views are amazing, but they are mainly behind you.

Back on the A27, it’s a straight and then curvaceous road before you turn off into Lewes.

Places to Stay in Lewes

Trevor House : is a Georgian property offering B&B accommodation in the High Street (with private off-street parking). Rooms start from £95 per night.

The Jolly Sportsman: a short drive from Lewes at East Chiltington, the Jolly Sportsman is dog friendly and has free parking and a pub restaurant that serves seasonal Sussex produce. Rooms start from £145.

Places to eat in Lewes

There are plenty of places to eat in Lewes and their speciality is good pub grub so head to The Pelham Arms or The Rights of Man Pub.

Day 3. Lewes to Battle 

Lewes to Battle 45 km.

It’s worth spending a little time exploring Lewes which is home to a fantastic Norman castle and priory, a 16 th  century timber-framed house that belonged to Anne of Cleves, a great flea market, the famous Harvey’s Brewery (where you can do a tour) and an incredible 15 th century bookshop.

• Glyndebourne – one of the most celebrated opera houses in the world.
• The South Downs and Lewes Golf course.
• Charleston House – modernist home and studio of the painters Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant now a museum with a year-round programme of exhibitions, events and festivals.

For more ideas: Things to do in Lewes

For the last day of your Sussex road trip, you could just hop back on the A27 and whizz along to Pevensey Levels but why would you want to when there is one of the best roads in the county to enjoy! From the A27, drive east. Here you get a real sense of the approaching Ouse Valley to your right, and of the South Downs to your left until you reach Drusilla’s Zoo where you turn right towards Alfriston.

Alfriston is hopelessly pretty with its Smugglers Inn, old buildings and village square. The Star Inn dates back to the 14 th century and used to accommodate monks on a pilgrimage from Battle to Chichester, so it feels right that as you’re retracing their steps, you stop here for lunch or coffee at least. It’s now owned by Alex Polizzi! There is lots more to explore in this village like the Clergy House and the fabulous bookshop but you may not have time!

From Alfriston, carry on south and if you can, stop at Rathfinny vineyard off to your right. It’s about 2 km up to their tasting rooms but well worth the effort with its spectacular views across the Downs to the sea. And don’t forget to stock up with more Sussex wine when you have finished in their shop. In the summer, they have a great outdoor restaurant here too. Once you’re back on the road, you enjoy glorious view of the sea and Cuckmere Haven below before you finally rejoin the A259.

This really is a stellar part of your road trip, and you follow this iconic stretch of road east past Exceat. At East Dean (do stop at the market) you turn right to follow the coastal road via Birling Gap and on to Beachy Head. Each one of these places is worth of a stop for a leg stretch and you can get coffee and cake at Birling Gap in the National Trust café. You won’t want to turn your wheels away from this road with its undulating curves and fabulous sea views but eventually you must head back north to the A259 and then the A2770 to rejoin the A27 at Polegate.

The final stretch

Once you’ve conquered Polegate and Eastbourne, there’s a nice straight stretch of road to Pevensey. If you have time or the inclination, stop at Pevensey to explore the castle (which dates back to Roman times) and is close to the landing site of William the Conqueror. You can then follow the A259 towards Hooe if you wish but a much nicer road cuts across the Pevensey Levels to Wartling, Herstmonceux Castl e and the Science Centre and Observatory. The Levels have their own unique atmosphere and feel wild and untamed even in summer.

Finally, you’re heading to Battle via the A271, perhaps with one last stop at the Ashburnham Place tea room in the orangery and a quick stop to look back at the incredible views behind you!

Last stop Battle

Battle is of course home to Battle Abbey and the battlefield of 1066. There’s plenty to see and do in Battle, with a museum, market and nearby vineyard at Mountfield. And from Battle, well the decision is yours … do you carry on driving to Rye, or do you turn around and pilgrimage your way back to Chichester again!

For more ideas: Things to do in Battle

Places to stay in Battle

Powdermills Country House Hotel: is about a mile from Battle centre and has acres of gardens, park and woodland. It’s a Grade II listed 18th-century country house hotel with an outdoor swimming pool and pet-friendly accommodation. The Orangery is its award-winning restaurant. Rooms start from £128.

Claverton Country House Hotel: combines Edwardian character with modern design. It has free onsite parking and is set in secluded landscaped gardens 3 miles from Battle Abbey. Rooms start from £90.

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CHP Officer Ryan Ayala said three vehicles were involved, with seven patients transported to area hospitals.

As of 6:45 p.m., all eastbound lanes were to be completely shut down at Wells Road for an unknown duration, Ayala said.

The highway's eastbound lanes remained backed up almost to Kimball Road in Ventura as of 6:45 p.m. Earlier, the jam had extended past Kimball.

Highway 118 heading toward the 126, also called Wells Road in the area, was backed up almost to Rose Avenue.

One patient was extricated from wreckage around 5:20 p.m., according to firefighters' radio traffic. The person, said to be critically injured, was taken by ground ambulance to a helicopter waiting nearby and flown to Los Robles Regional Medical Center.

Some other patients were taken by ambulance to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Ayala didn't immediately have details on all of the patients' conditions or where they were taken.

Initial CHP reports indicated one of the vehicles involved was a van that rolled over and caught fire.

Callers had reported seeing the van with a sliding door open on the driver's side driving "all over the roadway" prior to the crash, according to the CHP log.

The incident delayed the football at Fillmore High School because Buena High School players weren't able to make the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. The start has been moved to 8 p.m., officials said.

Ayala said the complicated scene remained under investigation Thursday evening.

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This crash has delayed the Buena High football team making it to Fillmore in time for the 7:30 kickoff. Kick has been pushed back to 8 pm. What a week, amirite @CoachBolland ? https://t.co/tR05gF0JJJ — Joe Curley (@vcsjoecurley) September 6, 2024

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Weight loss drugs like Ozempic are all over the news. Here's what I'm reading to keep up as a health reporter.

There's some good news about potential blockbuster benefits of weight loss drugs — and some serious concerns.

NFL kickoff 2024: Thunderstorm delays Chiefs-Ravens kickoff, forces fans from stands

Eager NFL fans had to wait a little longer for the season to start.

The US, UK, EU and other major nations have signed a landmark global AI treaty

The treaty focuses on three main areas: protecting human rights, including privacy and preventing discrimination, safeguarding democracy, and upholding the rule of law.

Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card review: A high-earning card designed for frequent travelers

Wells Fargo's newest card is ideal for jetsetters or frequent business travelers. See what it earns and how to redeem points.

49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall makes appearance at practice 5 days after being shot in the chest

A bullet entered Pearsall's chest and exited his back, but missed his vital organs.

NFL Week 1 preview: what to watch for in every game | Football 301

Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to finally talk about some real life NFL football games.

Alibaba looks beyond Chinese suppliers as additional tariff threat looms

E-commerce platform Alibaba.com is increasingly looking to small and medium-size businesses outside of its home market to spur growth as the company navigates geopolitical headwinds and a slowing economy in China.

San Marino wins first match in 20 years with 1-0 victory over Liechtenstein

San Marino, a country of 33,000 within northern Italy, won its first match in 20 years with a 1–0 victory over Liechtenstein.

Christian McCaffrey limited at 49ers practice with calf/Achilles injury that sidelined him through training camp

Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that the Achilles designation was nothing new and related to the calf strain that sidelined McCaffrey early in training camp.

It List mailbag: 'The Acolyte,' 'Interview With the Vampire' among TV shows readers wish more people watched

Yahoo Entertainment wanted to know what shows you recommend, and you sure told us.

USC announces it will retire No. 13 in honor of Caleb Williams

Williams is the seventh Heisman winner to have his number retired by the school.

Donald Trump doubles down on his tariff ideas before New York business leaders

Former President Donald Trump sought to offer a more detailed economic message in a speech Thursday in New York and paid special attention to his oft-criticized program for a new wave of tariffs on US imports from around the world.

C3.ai stock tumbles 8% amid weak subscription revenue

C3.ai stock tumbled on Thursday following its quarterly print.

This classic coat's going to be everywhere this fall — here’s how to shop it

Princess Kate's been wearing barn jackets for years, and we've rounded up the nine best styles to shop this season.

John Sterling, longtime voice of the Yankees, making a short return to broadcast booth for 'a last hurrah'

Sterling abruptly retired in April after calling Yankees games since 1989.

'Bye-bye, flakes': This fan-favorite scalp massager is down to just $7

This handy doodad can help soothe your dry, flaky, itchy noggin — and it's nearly 40% off.

August jobs report set to be the 'pivotal' factor in the size of the Fed's coming interest rate cut

Whether the August jobs report shows further signs of cooling in the labor market is expected to be pivotal ahead of the Fed's next interest rate decision in September.

Lyft restructures its micromobility business and Volkswagen brings ChatGPT to US vehicles 

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