1 January 2012

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WITH the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the Olympic Games coming to London, the eyes of the world will be on Britain in 2012. Once-in-a-lifetime events like these are expected to generate a significant increase in tourism in the UK and with Sussex just a short ride from London, many visitors could be tempted south by the beauty of Sussex.

To show potential visitors just what makes Sussex so special, Mid Sussex, Lewes, Horsham and Wealden District Councils have worked in partnership to produce the Enjoy Sussex Visitor Accommodation and Attraction Guide 2012.  The guide provides detailed information on the attractions and towns in the area and the new look website www.enjoysussex.info offers information about latest events as well as online booking for a range of quality accommodation.

“Mid Sussex is one of the most beautiful parts of Britain and would be a perfect base for any visitors who would like to enjoy the Olympic Games without living in the bustling city,” said Cllr John de Mierre, Cabinet Member for Economic Development. “Mid Sussex is less than an hour away from London by train but the setting could not be more different, with rolling hills and beautiful countryside making Mid Sussex a wonderfully relaxing place to stay.

“We are fortunate to be surrounded by areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty such as the High Weald in the north and South Downs National Park in the south. With picturesque gardens that are perfect for a tranquil retreat, and historic towns and villages that possess an abundance of rural charm, Mid Sussex is a wonderful place for a short break or holiday.”

Mid Sussex, Lewes, Horsham and Wealden District Councils work in partnership to promote sustainable tourism within the Enjoy Sussex area, which stretches west from Pulborough to Burwash in the east, and north from the Ashdown Forest to Cuckmere Haven in the south.

The Enjoy Sussex area includes the South Downs National Park, the Seven Sisters Cliffs and the Ashdown Forest. Its landscape is quintessentially English and its market towns including Lewes, Horsham and East Grinstead, are steeped in history. It makes the Enjoy Sussex area the perfect destination for a day trip, relaxing short break or a longer holiday.

Potential visitors to Seaford, Newhaven, Crowborough, Hailsham, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Henfield, Billinghshurst and Pulborough will find the guide and website invaluable – as will local tourist attractions and accommodation providers.

Tourism is a keystone of the local economy and one of the main employers in the Enjoy Sussex area. Visitors come from all over the world, although many also come from much closer to home to enjoy the many attractions whilst visiting friends and relatives. The 2012 Enjoy Sussex Guide and website are just two of the ways in which Mid Sussex, Lewes, Horsham and Wealden District Councils work together to ensure that new and repeat visitors continue to visit the area, bringing in vital revenue and supporting local jobs.

* From the beginning of January, copies of the brochure will be available free of charge from Enjoy Sussex Tourism by calling (01271) 336173.  Alternatively, request a copy from one of the many tourist information facilities across the Enjoy Sussex area or download a copy from www.enjoysussex.info.