Things to do in Sussex

Pssst… Did you know we have over 1,200 Trails all over the UK? That’s an incredible number of fun days out ready and waiting. For a self-guided adventure to delight the whole family, a Sussex Trail will tick all the boxes. Check out the markers on the map above, explore the sites listed below, or find a specific place using the search bar. Read on to reveal some clues about your next mission… 

Treasure Trails turns the miles into smiles! As you embark on your self-guided walk, you will become immersed in your very own captivating story and will work together as a team to search for clever clues and, ultimately, crack the secret code. You’ll be having such a great time that you won’t realise how far you have ventured, so a Sussex Trail is perfect for little legs and big kids alike! 

There are so many things to do in Sussex. With over 90 miles of stunning coastline, acres of countryside and picturesque villages steeped in history, this beautiful county is a haven for Trail lovers - and there are 23 to conquer! Whether you head to the beach for a walking treasure hunt or take to the Roman streets for a sneaky spy mission, you’re about to make some amazing memories with your favourite people. Which Trail will you pick first? 

Use your best detection skills to unveil a priceless hoard of Roman coins and jewellery on a treasure hunt in Chichester, or hunt high and low for crafty clues on the medieval streets of Rye; there’s a detective mystery to solve there! If you and your crew are top (and we mean TOP) secret agents, swiftly accept your spy mission around the iconic Brighton Lanes and crack the code before it’s too late. Mission complete? Brighton has a further two exciting trails to explore! 

Grab your best gang, your wildest imaginations and your sense of humour, and get set to embark on your Sussex Trail escapade. Whether venturing out into wild woodlands or on to ancient, cobbled streets, you can guarantee a fun day out will be had by all. The hardest part is deciding which Trail to pick! Where will your next Trail take you? 

Explore all the Sussex Treasure Trails with our alphabetical list below. For a specific location, scroll up to the top of this page to see a map view or enter the place you’d like to discover into the search bar.