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West Sussex, Visitor & Tourism Guide
Coastal beauty and stunning downland
With beaches stretching pretty much from the county's west (around
Chichester Harbour AONB) to the east (around
Shoreham-by-Sea) and stunning downland pushing north, West Sussex is one of the UK's most popular leisure destinations. The
South Downs National Park alone attracts in the region of 40 million visitor days a year!
In
South East England. The English Channel is to the south. Bordered by
East Sussex,
Surrey and
Hampshire.
London's to the north.
National Parks
Home to a large chunk of the
South Downs National Park. Includes major attractions such as the
Devil's Dyke and
Uppark House, Petworth House and
Arundel Castle. The
South Downs Way National Trail cuts through the Park.
Areas of beauty
Two
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Chichester Harbour AONB and the
Sussex Downs AONB
Major destinations
The major city (and county town) is
Chichester. For towns, try
Arundel,
Midhurst and
Petworth. If you're looking for a village, visit
South Harting.
Beaches and coastline
Try the Witterings (
West Wittering and
East Wittering) on the boundary of the
Chichester Harbour AONB. Then there's Bracklesham Bay to Selsey Bill before the coastline sweeps around to Bognor Regis beach and
Bognor Regis Pier. The beach pretty much stretches east through
Worthing Beach towards the
East Sussex border and then
Brighton beyond.
Culture and history
For culture, explore
Chichester District Museum,
Chichester Cathedral Chagal Window,
Fishbourne Roman Palace - Museum,
Bignor Roman Villa, Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Worthing Museum and Art Gallery and Pallant House Gallery.
For history, try
Arundel Castle,
Chichester Cathedral,
Fishbourne Roman Palace - Indoor,
Boxgrove Priory,
Arundel Cathedral and Petworth House.
Outdoors and wildlife
To experience the county's outdoors and wildlife, we'd recommend
River Arun,
South Downs Way National Trail,
Devil's Dyke and
Wakehurst Place Gardens.
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Information provided by picturetheuk]
External Linkswww.visitsussex.orgen.wikipedia.orgwww.countryside.gov.ukwww.southdownsonline.orgwww.conservancy.co.uk
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Located in Chichester, West Sussex, South East England, England
Less than a mile away.
Local museum towards the centre of Chichester. Includes exhibits from the times before man populated the area. Also information and artefacts on Roman life through to modern times. Housed in a former corn store. Fishbour...
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Located in Chichester, West Sussex, South East England, England
Less than a mile away.
Given to the city in 1501 by Bishop Story. Built as a place where the poor people of Chichester had the right to sell their goods. Replaced as a place of trade by the Butter Market or Market House. A popular meeting spot...
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Located in Chichester, West Sussex, South East England, England
Less than a mile away.
Begun at the end of the eleventh century. A cathedral had existed in this area since 681. Saint Wilfrid brought Christianity to Sussex at this time. Spire collapsed in 1861. Spire we see today is Sir George Gilbert Scot...
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Less than a mile away.
Total Rooms: 11; Rates: £45 - £85 Per Night
In the Georgian heart of Chichester, within the old walls of the city and directly opposite the Roman quarter, this charming hotel is just 2 minutesa walk from the very centre of this historic city...
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Less than a mile away.
Total Rooms: 36; Rates: £75 - £75 Per Night
Centrally located, a few minutes' walk from Chichester Festival Theatre and the cathedral, this beautiful 18th-century building has a brasserie and free guest parking...
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Less than a mile away.
Total Rooms: 11; Rates: £55 - £95 Per Night
In the heart of this lively cathedral city, less than 250 metres from Chichester Railway Station, the Vestry offers good food and drink and comfortable en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi and Freeview...
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