Look Out for Our A-Z of Sussex and Win a Fantastic Coastal Escape Holiday

Did you know Eastbourne has joined a national marketing campaign, launched in the Daily Telegraph, to promote Sussex for coastal breaks?

Featuring a fantastic A-Z of things to see and do along the Sussex coast, the campaign launched last week in a special Coastal England supplement in the Daily Telegraph.  The campaign sees a range of fresh and unique coastal experiences promoted through VisitEngland, The Telegraph and Love Sussex websites.

Eastbourne is set in the heart of one of the most stunning, cultural and sunniest coastlines in the country.  By joining forces with neighbouring destinations and VisitEngland, we are able to encourage more people to stay along the Sussex coast and show an alternative to the traditional seaside holiday.

The campaign is a joint venture with VisitEngland, VisitBrighton, VisitWorthing, 1066 Country and Arundel’s Sussex by the Sea working together to produce holiday ideas to encourage visits to the Sussex coast.

Part funded by the Regional Growth Fund, the campaign features an A-Z of Sussex, showing a more contemporary view of the coast and targeting affluent escape seekers with sea air, sunsets and a vibrant arts scene. 

Read the A-Z of the Sussex Coast

Win a 5 Star Holiday With Attractions Passes and Champagne River Cruise

The campaign also features a fantastic competition through the Telegraph website to win a four night luxury break in Sussex at Eastbourne’s five star Grand Hotel, also Britain’s top rated coastal hotel. 

The prize includes meals and tickets to many top Sussex attractions including a champagne cruise on the River Arun, a day pass in Brighton to attractions such as the Royal Pavilion, lunch at English’s Seafood Restaurant, tickets to Worthing Theatres, tickets to the Jerwood, lunch at Webbe’s, plus Redoubt Fortress entry passes and Eastbourne Bandstand concert tickets.

To enter online visit Telegraph Competitions

For more information visit LoveSussex.com/coastal-escapes or VisitEngland.com/morecoastal.

I'm too busy to train! From our guest blogger: Alf Empty

The subject of a blog I read recently was staying motivated for long, weekend runs.  My approach is to plan weekend runs carefully to include as much interest as possible.  This usually means fine scenery, but also includes variety in terrain.  I don't think of long runs as training, they are days out.  I apply pretty much the same principles when choosing events, which is why Beachy Head is such a favourite.

My last few long runs have been no exception, full days out in the Peak District.  Highlights have been; surreal weathered boulders by low winter sun, bare white birch woods in the mist, paths by shimmering rivers, snaking ridges, the incredible Alport Castles and sunsets from the last summit of the day. 

There is nothing like running from one beautiful place to another to keep one motivated. Keep the journey interesting too and motivation to stop becomes more of a problem.  I have that one sorted as well, I make sure that I have a favourite food in the car.  Chipotle, bean and cheese wraps are my current favourite. 

So there we are, I am far too busy enjoying myself to 'train'.  Now does any one have any tips on making the laundry after a day on muddy hills appealing?

- Alf Emty

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