South East England
Why go?
South and east of London are the kinder, gentler countrysides of
Hampshire, Sussex, Essex and Kent, with rolling green
rambler-friendly Downs and cathedral spires soaring over woodsy
thickets and bramble bushes, before dwindling to the curvy coast
and chalky cliffs of the English Channel.
HAMPSHIRE
Chalk downlands, fecund valleys, swathes of rolling hills and a
coastline resplendent with maritime history: ignore Hampshire at
your peril. It is one of England's loveliest yet least known
counties. Jane Austen was born and died here, lived at Chawton and
was buried in Winchester Cathedral
SUSSEX
East Sussex is home to the London magnet of Brighton, West Sussex
is dreamy - think Bosham, Arundel and those Downs. Both Sussexes
are fruitful corners for seekers of shingle beaches, stylish
antique shops and beautiful clapboard houses.