England Guide
Kent and Sussex
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Highlights
1 Canterbury Cathedral The destination of the pilgrims in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, with a magnificent sixteenth-century interior that includes a shrine to the murdered Thomas à Becket.
2 The White Cliffs of Dover Best seen from a boat, the famed chalky cliffs also offer walks and vistas over the Channel.
3 Rye Superb hilltop town offering some of the best meals, accommodation and pubs in Sussex.
4 The Royal Pavilion, Brighton George IV's pleasure dome, designed by Nash, is the supreme (and only) example of Oriental Gothic architecture.
5 Petworth House As well as being one of the country's most attractive stately homes, this place is home to a splendid art collection.
6 Fishbourne Roman Palace Mosaics and a well-preserved heating system are among the treasures to be seen at the country's greatest Roman palace, just outside Chichester.