Present your loved one with a wine experience at one of Sussex's award-winning vineyards, for a gift they won't forget. Pick from Ashling Park Estate's tours, where you can extend your visit with dinner at the on-site restaurant or even overnight in a luxury lodge, or Tinwood Estate's tour and tasting, or add an afternoon tea. At Tinwood sumptuous lodges also offer a chance to stay nestled by the vines. The vineyard at Stopham is surrounded by picturesque views of the river Arun. Tasting tours are combined with lunch at the nearby White Hart - a real West Sussex treat not to be forgotten.
Bestow an annual pass to your loved on, giving them a year's worth of fabulous days out. Garden lovers will relish the opportunity to visit West Dean Gardens or Denmans Gardens, seeing the gardens changing with the seasons. Weald & Downland Living Museum offers year-round membership for individuals, couple or families, offering your loved one the opportunity to fully explore this wonderful 40 acre site.
Petrol heads, gamers and thrill seekers will be driven crazy with a Driving Simulator session at the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit. Likely to cause extreme competition between siblings or friends, the simulator allows you to experience every part of the challenging Goodwood track including the fast-sweeping corners, quick straights, and tight chicane. Pit family member against family member or challenge friends to compete for fastest lap time - our warning - this is highly addictive! Find out more here.
Art lovers will be thrilled to receive an annual Art Pass to Newlands House Gallery in Petworth. They'll get unlimited access to the gallery's exhibitions - including the current show, Adam Dant: Legends of Albion - as well as exclusive events. Past exhibitions have included the works of Helmut Newton, Lee Miller and Eve Arnold. Or why not sign up your art lover as a Friend at Pallant House Gallery for unlimited visits to the outstanding programme of exhibitions. Until April 27th, they'll be able to see Dora Carrington: Beyond Bloomsbury, an enthralling new exhibition showcasing the extraordinary work and life of this ground-breaking woman.
For outdoor enthusiasts, give them the gift of watersports. They'll have unforgettable adventures learning the basics of kayaking or paddle boarding with experienced instructors while enjoying the beauty of the area. Pack in even more adrenaline with surf or windsurf tuition at 2XS, West Wittering Beach.
A ticket to an enthralling production at Chichester Festival Theatre is the perfect gift for theatre lovers, whether they enjoy edge-of-your-seat drama, uplifting musicals or rib-tickling comedy. Too hard to choose a production? Then get them a gift voucher! We'll be adding tickets to The Girl On The Train to our Christmas lists!
Transport your nearest and dearest to the glamorous age of steam railway at The Old Railway Station, Petworth, where you can treat them to either a fabulous afternoon tea in the setting of the former station waiting room, or dinner aboard a beautifully restored 1906 Pullman Carriage, Princess Ena - and for an extra treat, stay the night in one of the Pullman Carriage rooms.
An unforgettable gift comes in the form of a Chichester Harbour boat trip. Chichester Harbour, a National Landscape, is a truly special place to explore, and a boat trip is the best way to soak it up, enjoying the stunning and varied scenery, and spotting migrant birds, harbour seals and other resident wildlife. Choosing a gift voucher will allow your recipient to pick the theme that most interests them.
For a retreat from the routine, gift a spa day at The Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa or The Goodwood Hotel. The lucky recipient will enjoy a soothing swim, steam or sauna, or relax and be rejuvenated in expert hands with a pampering massage, pedicure or facial. For that next-level TLC, one of Goodwood's retreats are an experience unlike others - from an entire body and mind rejuvenation on the Gut Health retreat to a chance to master the techniques of 'Ice Man' Wim Hoff.
