It's easy to unwind amidst West Sussex's fairy tale castles, glorious stately homes and rolling downs. Meet William the Conqueror and Dukes of Norfolk on Arundel Castle’s ramparts or mingle with the motoring and racing crowd at country house estates. If you are looking for things to do in West Sussex, think champagne, strawberries and extreme millinery. Get active on the South Downs National Park bridleways, cycling and walking trails that cut through scenic river valleys and ancient woodlands. Fill your lungs with fresh English-Channel air on the beach at quintessentially English coastal towns like The Witterings, Worthing and Shoreham. Or discover local stories and foodie gems in West Sussex’s county town of Chichester.
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With a variety of vineyards and a whopping 50 miles of coastline to explore, it doesn't get much better than West Sussex.
Coast to countryside views from Arundel Castle
Explore Arundel’s rich history and heritage with re-enactments and family fun-days at Arundel Castle.
Location: Arundel, West Sussex
Discover one of the largest textile collections in England
Known locally as 'the jewel in Worthing's crown', Worthing Museum & Art Gallery is much more than meets the eye.
Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Explore historical Worthing with four Heritage Trails
Discover the historical delights of a Victorian seaside town with very traditional beginnings.
Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Amberley Castle
A romantic castle filled with four-poster beds, open fireplaces and Whirlpool bathrooms.
Location: Amberley, West Sussex
Walk the South Downs Way
At 100 miles long and stretching from Winchester to Eastbourne, the South Downs Way boasts some of England's most impressive coastal scenery.
Location: Winchester to Eastbourne
Explore Nymans estate
Commanding great views from atop the rolling hills of Sussex, Nymans stands proud as one of Britain’s top gardens.
Location: Haywards Heath, Sussex
