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Surrey, Kent, and Sussex form the breadbasket of England, where bucolic farmland stretches as far as the eye can see. Once a favorite destination of English nobility, this region is rich with history, visible in the great castles and stately homes that dot the countryside. Its cities are similarly historic, especially ancient Canterbury, with its spectacular cathedral and medieval streets. Along the coast, funky seaside towns have a more relaxed attitude, especially artsy Brighton, where artists and musicians use the sea as inspiration for their work.

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All around the coast, resort towns stretch along beaches, their hotels standing cheek by jowl. Of the smaller hotels and guesthouses only a few remain open...read more

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If you're in a seaside town, look for that great British staple, fish-and-chips. Perhaps "look" isn't the word—just follow your nose. On the coast...read more

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  • Top Reasons to Go

    Bodiam, Dover, Hever, and Herstmonceux castles: Take your pick: the most evocative castles in a region filled with them dazzle you with their... Read more

  • The Southeast's Best Historic Houses

    Touring the Southeast's historic houses proves that no other country clings to the past with the tenacity of Britain. From modest manor houses... Read more

  • Vin Anglais

    English wine? Indeed, the English wine industry, ridiculed for years, is beginning to be taken more seriously. English vineyards, mostly in Surrey... Read more

  • Hiking in the Southeast

    For those who prefer to travel on their own two feet, the Southeast offers long sweeps of open terrain that makes walking a pleasure. Ardent... Read more

  • Tips for Visiting Treasure Houses

    Throughout the Southeast you can wander through the gorgeous homes of the wealthy and the formerly wealthy. Some are privately owned; hundreds... Read more

  • Brighton and the Regent

    The term "Regency" comes from the last 10 years of the reign of George III (1811-20), who was deemed unfit to rule because of his mental problems... Read more

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