Manick Govinda, Art Critic and Writer, takes Let’s Go Sussex on a tour of some of his favourite hotspots in Hastings.

We chatted with Steve Campion, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Good Noise, about branding and design for local restaurants and pubs in Brighton and Hove

We chatted with Dan Walters, See-Creatures Creative Director, about creating colourful pattern designs for international brands, painting eye-popping murals for local craft-breweries, and why he loves living in Brighton.

We speak to the founder of Slake Spirits, Thomas Martin-Wells, about creating wild-inspired recipes for their range of delicious drinks - all meticulously made with gathered and grown ingredients to capture and showcase the flavours of Sussex by the Sea.

We speak to Co-Founder of the British seaside hotel challenger brand 'Port' Peter Cadwallader about what his new Eastbourne property has to offer to it's guests and the local community.

Urban Industry specialise in premium Outdoor, Workwear & streetwear clothing including brands like Arc'teryx, Patagonia, RAB & The North Face. We popped in to their shop, to chat with owner Dan King about online retail sustainable fashion, and growing a business in East Sussex.

'All Things Analogue' curate a range of analogue tools from around the world to inspire you to write, draw, capture and build with. We caught up with founder Abel Dos Santos about his passion for stationery and the warm welcome he's received in Eastbourne.

We spoke to Sales Director of Bedlam Brewery, Danny Hoskins, about the changing tastes of beer drinkers and how locally sourced ingredients have become a must for discerning pub-goers.

We spoke to Lauren Pollard, Head Baker and Co-Founder of “To The Rise” Bakery about the joys of cakes and bread, the relationship between food and community, and the importance of sourcing local ingredients.

Specialising in plant-based health foods, nutrients, remedies, tinctures, teas, and much more, we spoke to Amanda Copping about her store, Longleaf, and her mission to help customers on their journey to natural health and well being.

We speak to Ben Walgate about his organic, bio-dynamic farm and vineyard, and his holistic approach to producing a sustainable and self-sufficient business in the Sussex countryside.

We spoke to John Berry about Printers Playhouse and the Grove Theatre, his love of drama and the importance of the local acting and writing community.

We speak to Phil Evans, Director of Tourism and Enterprise for Eastbourne and Lewes, about the facilities and interconnectivity of the new Welcome Centre in Eastbourne’s Devonshire Quarter.

We speak to Mark Driver and Chris Bailey about growing sparkling wine and cooking great food in the beautiful South Downs National Park.

Through local farmers and suppliers, craft breweries, budding vineyards and world-class restaurants, the county of Sussex offers up a truly mouthwatering feast.