Fuller's Farm Shop, Eridge

Family-run farm shop stocking a full range of locally sourced meats from Sussex beef, local lamb and free-range pork. Alongside the butchery you will find a mouth-watering array of local artisan cheeses, seasonal fruit and vegetables, plus wines and beers from the vineyards of Kent and Sussex.

Cellar Head Brewery & Tap Room, Flimwell

Cellar Head Brewing Company is an award-winning independent microbrewery based just down the road from the Bell in Ticehurst. They have regular tours on Saturdays at 3pm costing £10 per person.

Weald Smokery, Flimwell

As well as its own superb smoked fish, meats and cheeses, this award-winning deli just off the A21 carries a huge range of local, British and international fine foods. The Kiln Room offers takeaway coffees, teas and cakes.

Eggs to Apples Farm Shop, Hurst Green

Popular farm shop chock full of local artisan goodies, from fruit and vegetables from local growers, freshly baked bread, plants and flowers, and an excellent fishmonger/deli counter. Cool little café and terrace serving great coffee, cakes and light lunches

Ridgeview Wine Estate, Ditchling

Explore the vineyard where Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes grow in the Sussex sun, tour the state-of-the-art winery and, most importantly of all, sample their latest wines in the tasting room.

Harvey's Brewery, Lewes

Take a brewery tour and get a thorough understanding of the brewing process, but tours must be booked in advance. There's a shop, too, stocking bottled beers, wines and gifts.

Rushfields Farm Shop, Poynings

This farm shop within a thriving garden centre stocks everything from regional cheeses to local ales, and artisan breads to homemade sausages.

Flint Owl Bakery, Lewes

Outstanding breads, croissants and pastries made on-site and available to take-away or eat in the cafe. The bakery itself is located in Glynde, and a second café is located in East Grinstead.

Middle Farm, Firle

A hive of activity, Middle Farm is a genuine working farm where you can watch the cows being milked, but there are also children's play areas, an impressive farm shop, tea room, and a cider centre stocking over 100 draught and bottled ciders and perries.

Symposium Wine Emporium, Lewes

Independent wine merchant focusing on small boutique producers from around the world, plus regular tastings and a wine bar offering wines by the glass, snacks and coffee

High Weald Dairy, Horsted Keynes

Award-winning dairy where you can buy an amazing range of cheeses and enjoy tours of the dairy for the ultimate cheese experience and tastings.

The Gun Room, Alfriston

An independent coffee house overlooking the beautiful village green in picture-book Alfriston and serving Organic Fairtrade Sumatran coffee, and a good range of teas, light meals, cakes and snacks. Also, at Firle Place Tea Rooms in West Firle.

Rathfinny Wine Estate, Alfriston

On the rolling, sun-drenched South Downs near Alfriston, Rathfinny's chalky soil is perfect for growing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, producing some of the best sparkling wine in Sussex. Vineyard Tours and Tastings - tuck into picnic hamper overlooking the vineyards. Free self-guided walking trails across the Estate.

Beehive on the Green, East Dean

Independent deli-cum-café located on the green in beautiful East Dean with views of the downs from windows and alfresco tables. Great walking/cycling pit stop for great coffee, cakes, pastries and light lunches made using the ingredients stocked in the deli - Italian and Spanish foods, locally made bread, cheeses and honey, and beer from the local Beachy Head and Long Man breweries.

Tillingham Winery, Peasmarsh

Innovative, biodynamic vineyard, restaurant with rooms and traditional farm set in 70 acres overlooking the glorious Tillingham valley. Follow an estate tour and tasting of five of Tillingham's natural wines, with a wood-fired pizzas in the renovated Dutch barn, or linger of lunch or dinner in the restaurant. Rooms too, so enjoy a bottle or two.

Denniker Farm Shop, Fletching

Stock up on Sussex produce including lamb and free-range pork reared on the farm itself. Great little cafe too.

Kingscote Estate, East Grinstead

Set in the peaceful Kingscote Valley, the Estate encompasses an award-winning vineyard and a 15th-century restored Tithe Barn, venue for weddings, corporate events and private parties, as well as hosting a cookery school. Vineyard and orchard tours, wine and cider tasting, and a shop selling Sussex sparkling wines.

Long Man Brewery, Litlington

A restored flint walled barn on Church Farm is the rural downland setting for this sustainable brewery, brewing cask and craft ales from malted barley grown on 500 acres of surrounding farmland. Brewery shop & tasting room, while the brewery tour and beer tasting experience provides an insight into the history of Church Farm and agriculture in the beautiful Cuckmere Valley.

Gun Brewery, Gun Hill

Striking newly-built barns (March 2022) on Hawthbush Farm house this modern brewery producing excellent craft beers inspired by old and new brewing styles using the best ingredients, including vegan and gluten-free beers. Taproom for tasting beers, alfresco tables with rural views and delicious street food. Book a brewery tour.

Brighton Gin

Book a distillery tour and find out more about the history of craft gin, how Brighton Gin started on a kitchen table by the seaside and the processes and botanicals they use to create Brighton’s favourite tipple today. The experience is hands on - you can wax your own bottle top, design and apply your own label and take home your own customised Brighton Gin 50ml miniature.

Tibbs Farm Cafe & Farm Shop, Udimore

Fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables grown on the Wheeler family farm supply the oak-framed cafe-cum-farm shop perched on the hillside with glorious views over hop gardens and the Tillingham Valley towards Rye. Enjoy indulgent cakes and savoury bakes, breakfast and seasonally inspired lunches on the terrace on sunny days.

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