Title: Visit Wilmington: 2026 Travel Guide for Wilmington, Polegate | Expedia.com

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# Wilmington

## Travel Guide

![The Long Man of Wilmington, a hill carving on the Sussex Downs, possibly Neolithic, 15th century or later, above the village of Wilmington, East Sussex, England, Erope](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343060/6a3b257a-dc04-4427-9290-61e2e12994c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The Long Man of Wilmington, a hill carving on the Sussex Downs, possibly Neolithic, 15th century or later, above the village of Wilmington, East Sussex, England, Erope](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343060/6a3b257a-dc04-4427-9290-61e2e12994c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A panorama view across Windover Hill Sussex, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343060/81308737-17b7-47cb-8d71-7d32b40215ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Wilmington Village. Looking north from above The Long Man](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179933/54f8cc26-96f8-4ecc-9b6f-305096355dc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179933/54f8cc26-96f8-4ecc-9b6f-305096355dc8.jpg) by [Janine Forbes](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/388) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0))

![The Old Yew Tree at Wilmington Churchyard The yew tree at Wilmington Church is reputed to be over 1600 years old. It was planted circa 400 AD and is believed to be the oldest yew tree in England. The trunk is massive and is so heavy it is supported by several sawn telegraph poles.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179933/bb892df7-39f4-4800-b33c-8d375d976405.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179933/bb892df7-39f4-4800-b33c-8d375d976405.jpg) by [John Hooton](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/24228) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0))

## Visit Wilmington

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![The Grand Brighton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6969/2607a163_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Grand Brighton

97-99 King's Road Brighton England

$116 nightly

$140 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,613 reviews)

The room was amazing. The restaurant absolute value for money and the food out of this world. We ate at the restaurant both nights of our stay. We were look after by Shantell, lovely young lady who was outstanding. second time of staying here. will defiantly be going back.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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Leonardo Hotel Brighton

101 Stroudley Road Brighton England

$61 nightly

$73 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,500 reviews)

Comfortable, clean room. Helpful, friendly staff.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront 

Kings Road Brighton Brighton England

$91 nightly

$109 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,664 reviews)

Room was spacious and clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Car park was a lot more expensive than anticipated.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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Numa Brighton Pavilion

17 Jubilee Street Brighton England

Book a stay at this boutique aparthotel in Brighton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,055 reviews)

This should not be listed as a hotel Zero on site staff. Zero services. You need a code for the entrance, elevators and your room. On arrival I had to stand outside in the pouring rain for 90 minutes after a flight on 11 hours from the USA as I had no codes sent via email. They actually sent them ...

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels

11 Queen Square Brighton England

Stay at this aparthotel in Brighton. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Brighton Beach and Brighton Marina are ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (338 reviews)

The room Was clean The staff were all very poilte Good location

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

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![Osborne Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89730000/89725500/89725461/bd6e13f0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Osborne Apartments

31 Carlisle Road Eastbourne England

Stay at this aparthotel in Eastbourne. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Towner Art Gallery ...

9/10 Wonderful! (96 reviews)

Great stay

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Great zoo and Fairground](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6280902/2f28ba04-9bad-4d7c-9fbe-56827f79507f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Drusillas Park

Meet the animals who live at Drusillas Park during your travels in Berwick. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars. 

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![Nothing is more evocative of a Sussex spring then a walk through a wood awash with bluebells. Their deep violet-blue colour and distinctive bell-shaped flower make native bluebells one the South's best known plants. The perfect place to visit for some #SpringFun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6266181/89886efb-ef32-4c16-a05b-336c95750123.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Arlington Bluebell Walk

Explore the great outdoors at Arlington Bluebell Walk, a lovely green space in Arlington. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants. 

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#### Clergy House

Find out about the history of Alfriston with a stop at Clergy House. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. 

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#### Long Man of Wilmington

You can learn about the history of Long Man with a stop at Long Man of Wilmington. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. 

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#### Arlington Reservoir and Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Arlington Reservoir and Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Arlington. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. 

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#### Campbell Circuit

You can take time to visit Campbell Circuit during your travels to Willingdon and Jevington. 

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### Things to do

![Brighton: Air Rifle Shooting Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47769841/eaa48a51-fb04-468e-93fa-e2f344cac105.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Brighton: Air Rifle Shooting Experience

$51

per adult

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![Brighton: Archery Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47765654/8ffa19df-1b4d-49f5-9b4d-d0ba683d93bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Brighton: Archery Experience

$51

per adult

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![Brighton: Axe Throwing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47775631/1954740c-b4e1-4a6c-a582-7aad525ecf9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Brighton: Axe Throwing

$51

per adult

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![Ebike Tour Brighton Cliffs & South Downs ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49819384/e115c820-a517-4920-bf30-19e192585e98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ebike Tour Brighton Cliffs & South Downs

$109

per adult

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![Seven Sisters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46760251/9558274d-158e-4f08-8be9-b2b4c0448608.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Seven Sisters Private Walking Tour (1-4 ppl) Cuckmere/Beachy Head

$137

per traveler

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![Beach Head Light House](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49599716/7522b839-d9ac-451b-85bf-357385bfcc37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Seven Sisters Tour

$205

per adult

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## Cities near Wilmington

![A panoramic view of the village of Alfriston in East Sussex, England.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179933/ffac6b0f-8d43-43c3-b723-aa0e696f0ba2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Milton Street

- Cities near Wilmington
- Places of interest

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- [South Downs National Park ](https://expedia.com/South-Downs-National-Park-England.d6281494.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Brighton Marina ](https://expedia.com/Brighton-Marina-Seafront.d6081145.Vacation-Attraction)
- [American Express Stadium ](https://expedia.com/American-Express-Stadium-Brighton.d6273991.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Preston Park ](https://expedia.com/Preston-Park-Brighton.d6081221.Vacation-Attraction)
- [University of Sussex ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Sussex-Brighton.d6081249.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Seven Sisters Country Park ](https://expedia.com/Seven-Sisters-Country-Park-Seaford.d6280889.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Seven Sisters ](https://expedia.com/Seven-Sisters-Eastbourne.d553248634855572850.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Beachy Head ](https://expedia.com/Beachy-Head-Eastbourne.d6092017.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club ](https://expedia.com/Devonshire-Park-Lawn-Tennis-Club-Eastbourne.d6280917.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Brighton Royal Pavilion ](https://expedia.com/Brighton-Royal-Pavilion-Brighton-City-Centre.d6081153.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Brighton Dome ](https://expedia.com/Brighton-Dome-Brighton-City-Centre.d6154542.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Glyndebourne Opera House ](https://expedia.com/Glyndebourne-Opera-House-Lewes.d6081187.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [University of Brighton ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Brighton-Brighton.d6081247.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Pevensey Bay Beach ](https://expedia.com/Pevensey-Bay-Beach-England.d553248621532508705.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station ](https://expedia.com/Bluebell-Railway-Sheffield-Park-Station-Uckfield.d6164885.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh ](https://expedia.com/Enchanted-Place-Winnie-The-Pooh-Hartfield.d6081179.Vacation-Attraction)
- [SEA LIFE Brighton ](https://expedia.com/SEA-LIFE-Brighton-Seafront.d6081155.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sovereign Harbour ](https://expedia.com/Sovereign-Harbour-Eastbourne.d6260962.Vacation-Attraction)
- [High Weald ](https://expedia.com/High-Weald-England.d553248621593909785.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hastings Castle ](https://expedia.com/Hastings-Castle-Hastings.d6081191.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Brighton Lanes ](https://expedia.com/Brighton-Lanes-Brighton-City-Centre.d6273987.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Brighton Theatre Royal ](https://expedia.com/Brighton-Theatre-Royal-Brighton-City-Centre.d6081157.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Herstmonceux Castle ](https://expedia.com/Herstmonceux-Castle-Hailsham.d6081197.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Brighton Racecourse ](https://expedia.com/Brighton-Racecourse-Brighton.d6081151.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Churchill Square Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.com/Churchill-Square-Shopping-Centre-Brighton-City-Centre.d6081167.Vacation-Attraction)

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