insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 07 - September 2015 | Page 67

DAYSOUT Smuggling Tour Sussex Ghost Walks www.britainsbestguides.org/book-a-tour 020 7403 1115 www.sussexguidedwalks.co.uk 01323 764528 There are a number of different themed walks available, depending on where and what you want to see and discover more about. The Pevensey Ghost Walk takes place every Saturday at 7.30pm, and lasts for 90 minutes. Here you will hear about white ladies and smugglers, murders and mysteries – and it’s taken by lantern light for even more atmosphere! The Lewes Ghost Walk is very popular, and must be booked in advance. The Alfriston Ghost Walk includes spectral hounds, the famous Blue Lady, and smugglers’ tales to scare you (in a fun way, of course!). Each tour costs £8 per adult and £4 per child except for Alfriston (£6 per adult, £3 per child). Sussex and neighbouring Kent are famous for their long history of smuggling. It was a bloody and brutal time, and the history and stories that come from it are endlessly interesting. On this guided walk, follow the route taken by smugglers in the eighteenth century through Romney Marsh to Rye and discover who smuggled what and why. Chichester Guided Walks www.chichesterweb.co.uk/chiguides.htm 01243 775888 Brighton Chocolate Ecstasy Tour If you are looking for a guided walking tour of lovely Chichester, including – or specifically – the city walls, then the walks on offer through Chichester Guided Walks are ideal. Starting from Chichester Museum, the tours run each Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during April to September, and Saturdays and Tuesday in October to March. For just £4.50 per person you will receive a fascinating walking tour that lasts one and a half hours, and will give you all the information you need about this stunning city. Chocolate and the seaside – is there anything better? The Brighton Chocolate Ecstasy Tour is the most delicious way to wind your way around Brighton. Learn about chocolate and this seaside city, tasting magnificent chocolate treats along the way. Start with an ultra-rich, dairy-free hot chocolate and bars and follow it up with gelato, cake, more truffles and bars and an incredible macaron. You will be completely full of chocolate by the end! www.chocolateecstasytours.com/brighton-chocolate-tour 0203 4321306 67