Victoria & Jon’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Arundel Castle hosts many events including a tulip festival, car rallies and medieval jousting. The tour of the castle is really interesting, or just a walk around the beautiful gardens and grounds.
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Castell d'Arundel
Arundel Castle hosts many events including a tulip festival, car rallies and medieval jousting. The tour of the castle is really interesting, or just a walk around the beautiful gardens and grounds.
Swanbourne Lake is in the grounds of Arundel Castle but is free to access. There is a beautiful walk around the lake. You can also hire a rowing boat and enjoy the café.
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Swanbourne Lake
Mill RoadSwanbourne Lake is in the grounds of Arundel Castle but is free to access. There is a beautiful walk around the lake. You can also hire a rowing boat and enjoy the café.
Arundel is a market town in a steep vale of the South Downs National Park. This beautiful historic town has a medieval castle and Roman Catholic cathedral. The River Arun runs through the centre of Arundel. Arundel is well worth a visit.
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Arundel
Arundel is a market town in a steep vale of the South Downs National Park. This beautiful historic town has a medieval castle and Roman Catholic cathedral. The River Arun runs through the centre of Arundel. Arundel is well worth a visit.
The Arundel Wetlands Centre is run by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and offers a safe haven of wide open spaces bursting with wetland nature.
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WWT Arundel
Mill RoadThe Arundel Wetlands Centre is run by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and offers a safe haven of wide open spaces bursting with wetland nature.
Chichester is a Cathedral city with history as a settlement from Roman times. It has a city walls walk and the shopping centre (North, South, East and West Street) spanning out from the famous “market cross” in the centre. The Bishop’s Palace Garden’s by the Cathedral are free to the public and offer a little known hide away in the centre of Chichester. The city has a cinema & bowling complex, including the independent New Park cinema. There are also various organised trips along the canal. Chichester is home to the nationally renowned Chichester Festival Theatre as well as the Pallant House Gallery.
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Chichester
Chichester is a Cathedral city with history as a settlement from Roman times. It has a city walls walk and the shopping centre (North, South, East and West Street) spanning out from the famous “market cross” in the centre. The Bishop’s Palace Garden’s by the Cathedral are free to the public and offer a little known hide away in the centre of Chichester. The city has a cinema & bowling complex, including the independent New Park cinema. There are also various organised trips along the canal. Chichester is home to the nationally renowned Chichester Festival Theatre as well as the Pallant House Gallery.
One of the UK's flagship theatres. Year round programming, showing a wide variety of productions. Chichester Festival Theatre is renowned for the exceptionally high standard of its productions
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Teatre del Festival de Chichester
Oaklands WayOne of the UK's flagship theatres. Year round programming, showing a wide variety of productions. Chichester Festival Theatre is renowned for the exceptionally high standard of its productions
Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens are located in the village of Fishbourne, just outside Chichester. The palace is the largest residential Roman building discovered in Britain. There is a shop, café and lots of events are usually held throughout the year.
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Palau Romà de Fishbourne
Roman WayFishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens are located in the village of Fishbourne, just outside Chichester. The palace is the largest residential Roman building discovered in Britain. There is a shop, café and lots of events are usually held throughout the year.
Tinwood Estate Vineyard (Tinwood Farm, Halnaker, Chichester PO18 0NE) offers vineyard tours and wine tasting. Online booking essential.
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Tinwood Estate
Tinwood LaneTinwood Estate Vineyard (Tinwood Farm, Halnaker, Chichester PO18 0NE) offers vineyard tours and wine tasting. Online booking essential.
West Dean Gardens (West Dean, Chichester, PO18 0RX) is nearby with their restored gardens, Victorian Glasshouses, a 300ft pergola and spring garden with flint bridges.
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Jardins de West Dean
West Dean Gardens (West Dean, Chichester, PO18 0RX) is nearby with their restored gardens, Victorian Glasshouses, a 300ft pergola and spring garden with flint bridges.
Kingley Vale (South Downs National Park, PO18 9BS) contains one of the finest yew forests in western Europe, including some ancient trees considered some of the oldest in Britain.
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Kingley vale walk
Kingley Vale (South Downs National Park, PO18 9BS) contains one of the finest yew forests in western Europe, including some ancient trees considered some of the oldest in Britain.
Weald & Downland Living Museum (Town Lane, Chichester, PO18 0EU) is an open air site celebrating 1000 years of rural life. A rich variety of houses & working buildings represent the crafts and trades of the people of this region. There are lots of craft demonstrations held at various points throughout the year. A large café, walks and gift shop are on site.
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Museu Vivent Weald & Downland
Town LaneWeald & Downland Living Museum (Town Lane, Chichester, PO18 0EU) is an open air site celebrating 1000 years of rural life. A rich variety of houses & working buildings represent the crafts and trades of the people of this region. There are lots of craft demonstrations held at various points throughout the year. A large café, walks and gift shop are on site.
Goodwood House (Chichester, PO18 0PX) is the home of the Duke & Duchess of Richmond and Gordon; great country house with significant private art collection. Afternoon tea and tours of the house available.
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Casa Goodwood
Kennel HillGoodwood House (Chichester, PO18 0PX) is the home of the Duke & Duchess of Richmond and Gordon; great country house with significant private art collection. Afternoon tea and tours of the house available.
Bosham Quay and Bosham Walk Art & Craft Centre are located in the small, pretty village of Bosham situated on one of the inlets of Chichester harbour. Watch where you park! There is a sea wall along part of the quay- this area is tidal and vehicles have been known to become submerged. The Bosham Walk Art & Craft Centre is a collection of twenty little shops with local artists and crafts people displaying their goods, in an old world setting.
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Port de Bosham
Bosham Quay and Bosham Walk Art & Craft Centre are located in the small, pretty village of Bosham situated on one of the inlets of Chichester harbour. Watch where you park! There is a sea wall along part of the quay- this area is tidal and vehicles have been known to become submerged. The Bosham Walk Art & Craft Centre is a collection of twenty little shops with local artists and crafts people displaying their goods, in an old world setting.
West Wittering Beach is a beautiful sandy beach with a grassy picnic area and a café, toilets, ice cream shop, food truck, plus a kite surfing & wind surfing club. Be careful of queues on hot sunny days.
Please Note: Due to the COVID19 pandemic, pre-booking of the car park has been introduced via the Just Park app.
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Platja de West Wittering
Pound RoadWest Wittering Beach is a beautiful sandy beach with a grassy picnic area and a café, toilets, ice cream shop, food truck, plus a kite surfing & wind surfing club. Be careful of queues on hot sunny days.
Please Note: Due to the COVID19 pandemic, pre-booking of the car park has been introduced via the Just Park app.
Lordington Lavender is open for a very short period each year when you can visit the lavender fields. Open days in 2021 are from the 10th-18th July, advance booking is essential at https://lordingtonlavender.co.uk/
Lordington Lavender
Farm LaneLordington Lavender is open for a very short period each year when you can visit the lavender fields. Open days in 2021 are from the 10th-18th July, advance booking is essential at https://lordingtonlavender.co.uk/
Portsmouth is a port city and naval base, known for its maritime heritage & home to the Royal Navy.
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Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a port city and naval base, known for its maritime heritage & home to the Royal Navy.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is home to the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior. The tudor ship Mary Rose is also conserved in the dockyard. Boat trips of the harbour are available, as is a boat transfer to Gosport where you can visit the submarine HMS Alliance and Explosion, the Museum of National Firepower. The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is well worth a visit.
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is home to the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior. The tudor ship Mary Rose is also conserved in the dockyard. Boat trips of the harbour are available, as is a boat transfer to Gosport where you can visit the submarine HMS Alliance and Explosion, the Museum of National Firepower. The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is well worth a visit.
Old Portsmouth or “Spice Island” is another interesting area where you can visit the historic cobbled streets of old Portsmouth, explore the Camber Dock and the ramparts. Have a go at “The mystery of Nelson’s Stolen Diamonds: Old Portsmouth Treasure Hunt Adventure”, a self-guided treasure hunt through the historic streets of old Portsmouth. The Square and Round Towers are also located in Old Portsmouth.
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Old Portsmouth
Old Portsmouth or “Spice Island” is another interesting area where you can visit the historic cobbled streets of old Portsmouth, explore the Camber Dock and the ramparts. Have a go at “The mystery of Nelson’s Stolen Diamonds: Old Portsmouth Treasure Hunt Adventure”, a self-guided treasure hunt through the historic streets of old Portsmouth. The Square and Round Towers are also located in Old Portsmouth.
The Spinnaker Tower is a landmark tower with an onsite café and glass-floored platform overlooking Portsmouth harbour. On a clear day, the views are amazing.
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Torre Spinnaker
The Spinnaker Tower is a landmark tower with an onsite café and glass-floored platform overlooking Portsmouth harbour. On a clear day, the views are amazing.
Beautiful property with gardens with far reaching views, tea rooms.
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Uppark House i Jardí
Beautiful property with gardens with far reaching views, tea rooms.
National Trust property, large art collection and park to explore
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Casa i parc de Petworth
National Trust property, large art collection and park to explore
Free local museum in a historic fort overlooking Portsmouth and the Solent.
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Royal Armouries: Fort Nelson
Portsdown Hill RoadFree local museum in a historic fort overlooking Portsmouth and the Solent.
Shopping
Gunwharf Quays is a large designer retail outlet centre with 90 stores, restaurants and bars located in Portsmouth harbour. You can sit outside and watch the various ships and yachts cross the harbour right by the Spinnaker Tower.
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Gunwharf Quays
Gunwharf Quays is a large designer retail outlet centre with 90 stores, restaurants and bars located in Portsmouth harbour. You can sit outside and watch the various ships and yachts cross the harbour right by the Spinnaker Tower.
Walks
• South Downs National Park has a wealth of information on walks including the 100 mile national trail “The South Downs Way” and the 5 mile “Centurion Way” near Petersfield. For further details of routes click on the “discovery map” button on https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/
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South Downs
• South Downs National Park has a wealth of information on walks including the 100 mile national trail “The South Downs Way” and the 5 mile “Centurion Way” near Petersfield. For further details of routes click on the “discovery map” button on https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/
The Trundle is an old Iron Age hill fort, 3 miles north of Chichester with spectacular views over Goodwood race course, the South Downs and Isle of Wight. You can park in Chalk Pit Lane (PO18 0SP).
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The Trundle
The Trundle is an old Iron Age hill fort, 3 miles north of Chichester with spectacular views over Goodwood race course, the South Downs and Isle of Wight. You can park in Chalk Pit Lane (PO18 0SP).
Thorney Island hosts an army base, but also offers a 9 mile flat walk around the perimeter with views over the harbour. For further details visit https://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2043-description
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Thorney Island
Thorney Island hosts an army base, but also offers a 9 mile flat walk around the perimeter with views over the harbour. For further details visit https://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2043-description
Chidham Peninsula is an 8km flat loop trail with scenic views and bird watching https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/west-sussex/chidham-peninsula-coastal-walk
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Chidham Peninsula is an 8km flat loop trail with scenic views and bird watching https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/west-sussex/chidham-peninsula-coastal-walk
Halnaker Windmill & Tree Tunnel is an ancient path to Halnaker Windmill that takes you through a dramatic tunnel of trees https://sussexbloggers.com/halnaker-windmill-tunnel-of-trees/
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Halnaker Mill
Halnaker Windmill & Tree Tunnel is an ancient path to Halnaker Windmill that takes you through a dramatic tunnel of trees https://sussexbloggers.com/halnaker-windmill-tunnel-of-trees/
Queen Elizabeth Country Park has a visitor centre, shop, BBQ & Pizza Oven areas to rent, walks and cycle trails. You can walk up Butser Hill from the car park with great views over the Downs. https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/qecp
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Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Queen Elizabeth Country Park has a visitor centre, shop, BBQ & Pizza Oven areas to rent, walks and cycle trails. You can walk up Butser Hill from the car park with great views over the Downs. https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/qecp
Hollybank Woods to Stansted House, a 4 mile round trip that can be walked from the Beehive through Hollybank Woods. See the Ordnance survey map in the Beehive for the route. Start by walking to the top of Hollybank lane, then through the woods to Stansted House. Feel free to ask for directions. Refreshments are available at the Pavillion Tea Rooms located at Stansted House by the Farm Shop, Garden Centre and Maze.
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Stansted House
Hollybank Woods to Stansted House, a 4 mile round trip that can be walked from the Beehive through Hollybank Woods. See the Ordnance survey map in the Beehive for the route. Start by walking to the top of Hollybank lane, then through the woods to Stansted House. Feel free to ask for directions. Refreshments are available at the Pavillion Tea Rooms located at Stansted House by the Farm Shop, Garden Centre and Maze.
Food scene
Driftwood Café (44 High Street, Emsworth, PO10 7AW) has a good menu and lovely courtyard area (please note it gets busy so you may wish to book). Tel. 01243 377 373
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Driftwood
44 High StDriftwood Café (44 High Street, Emsworth, PO10 7AW) has a good menu and lovely courtyard area (please note it gets busy so you may wish to book). Tel. 01243 377 373
Flintstones Tea Rooms (The Flint Barn, South St, Emsworth, PO10 7EQ) is popular for drinks & ice creams whilst walking around the Mill Pond.
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Flintstones Tea Room
South StreetFlintstones Tea Rooms (The Flint Barn, South St, Emsworth, PO10 7EQ) is popular for drinks & ice creams whilst walking around the Mill Pond.
The Pavillion Tearooms (Stansted Cl, Rowlands Castle, PO9 6DX) is in the grounds of Stansted House. There are lovely walled gardens and walks in the grounds, as well as a Farm Shop, Garden Centre and Maze. You may wish to book in the busy season if you want a table for lunch, or you can sit outside. Afternoon Teas are available but must be booked in advance. Tel. 023 9241 3432
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The Pavilion Tearoom
Stansted CloseThe Pavillion Tearooms (Stansted Cl, Rowlands Castle, PO9 6DX) is in the grounds of Stansted House. There are lovely walled gardens and walks in the grounds, as well as a Farm Shop, Garden Centre and Maze. You may wish to book in the busy season if you want a table for lunch, or you can sit outside. Afternoon Teas are available but must be booked in advance. Tel. 023 9241 3432
Fat Olives - European & British cuisine. Michelin Plate: Good Cooking award. Address: 30 South St, Emsworth, PO10 7EH. Tel. 01243 377 914
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Fat Olives
30 South StFat Olives - European & British cuisine. Michelin Plate: Good Cooking award. Address: 30 South St, Emsworth, PO10 7EH. Tel. 01243 377 914
Nicolinos - Reasonably priced popular Italian restaurant. Address: 34 North St, Emsworth, PO10 7DG. Tel. 01243 379 809
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Nicolino's Italian Restaurant
34 North StNicolinos - Reasonably priced popular Italian restaurant. Address: 34 North St, Emsworth, PO10 7DG. Tel. 01243 379 809
Darbar Restaurant - Fine Indian dining. Address; 36-38 North St, Emsworth, PO10 7DG. Tel. 01243 430095
Darbar Restaurant
38 North StDarbar Restaurant - Fine Indian dining. Address; 36-38 North St, Emsworth, PO10 7DG. Tel. 01243 430095
The Woodmancote Pub - International & British food. Address: Woodmancote Lane, Woodmancote, PO10 8RD. Tel. 01243 371019
The Woodmancote station
The Woodmancote Pub - International & British food. Address: Woodmancote Lane, Woodmancote, PO10 8RD. Tel. 01243 371019
The Deck - European & British food. Address: Thorney Rd, Emsworth Yacht Harbour, Emsworth, PO10 8BP. Tel. 01243 376161
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The Deck
Thorney RoadThe Deck - European & British food. Address: Thorney Rd, Emsworth Yacht Harbour, Emsworth, PO10 8BP. Tel. 01243 376161
The Old House at Home, British pub food. Traditional British pub, serves great food. Address: Cot Lane, Chidham, West Sussex, PO18 8SU Tel. 01243 572 477.
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The Old House at Home
Cot LaneThe Old House at Home, British pub food. Traditional British pub, serves great food. Address: Cot Lane, Chidham, West Sussex, PO18 8SU Tel. 01243 572 477.
Spice Cottage - Indian restaurant & takeaway. Address: East St, Westbourne, PO10 8SH. Tel. 01243 377 341
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Spice Cottage
East StreetSpice Cottage - Indian restaurant & takeaway. Address: East St, Westbourne, PO10 8SH. Tel. 01243 377 341
Chef Sam@33 - fine dining restaurant. Address: Denvilles House, 33 Emsworth Rd, Havant, PO9 2SN. Tel. 023 9249 2280.
Chef Sam at 33
Chef Sam@33 - fine dining restaurant. Address: Denvilles House, 33 Emsworth Rd, Havant, PO9 2SN. Tel. 023 9249 2280.
Mother Kelly’s - Fish & Chips. Address: 20 North St, Emsworth, PO10 7DG Tel. 01243 375859
Mother Kelly's Fish and Chips
20 North StreetMother Kelly’s - Fish & Chips. Address: 20 North St, Emsworth, PO10 7DG Tel. 01243 375859
Whistler’s Fine Fish & Chips. Address: 1 The Grove, Westbourne, PO10 8UJ (have a gluten free option) Tel. 01243 372 811
Whistler's Fine Fish &Chips
1 The GroveWhistler’s Fine Fish & Chips. Address: 1 The Grove, Westbourne, PO10 8UJ (have a gluten free option) Tel. 01243 372 811
New China
8 Grove Rd SNew China – Chinese Takeaway. Address: 42 High St, Emsworth, PO10 7AW Tel. 01243 372822
Imperial Palace – Chinese Takeaway. Address: 37 Belmont Grove, Havant PO9 3PT Tel. 023 9249 8833
Imperial Palace
37 Belmont GroveImperial Palace – Chinese Takeaway. Address: 37 Belmont Grove, Havant PO9 3PT Tel. 023 9249 8833
The Richmond Arms
West Ashling RoadGreat local pub with good food
Jardins de West Dean
Good place to pop in for lunch if you’re in the area
Activities
Pitch & putt with cafe serving amazing sandwiches & cakes. You can just go to the cafe!
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The Tenth Hole
Eastern ParadePitch & putt with cafe serving amazing sandwiches & cakes. You can just go to the cafe!