The county of East Sussex was formed by over a thousand years of history with its beautiful green fields being sites of many great battles. East Sussex is home to many castles. the most famous being Hastings Castle built in 1066 following the invasion of Britain by William the Conqueror. The counties of Kent, Surrey and West Sussex border East Sussex.  Brighton and Hove is now a Unitary Authority, and therefore only part of East Sussex for ceremonial occasions. East Sussex is a county with lots of open spaces from the beaches and cliff tops of the coast to the chalk hills and meadows of the South Downs. There are narrow enchanting cobbled alleyways and elegant Regency squares, along with medieval cottages and fairytale castles. The mixture of glorious gardens, picturesque old villages, stylish bars and restaurants and vibrant nightlife are what makes East Sussex such a special place to spend your holidays. It is here where you can relive a Norman battle, go llama trekking, see a 69 metre high chalk man on a hillside and see the famous Beachy Head cliff which rises 530 feet above sea level and is reputably the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain. East Sussex is a fascinating mix of sleek city pleasures, laid-back beach life and unspoilt countryside that is steeped in history, wild and sophisticated, exotic and traditional, all at the same time with a thriving gay community why not come to East Sussex for a gay Christmas and New Year.