Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in West Sussex

Petworth House & Park (Historic House)

Petworth

The Servants´ Quarters contain fascinating Victorian kitchens that includes a 1000 piece copper Batterie de Cuisine. Set in a 700 acre deer park with a lake... more

Marlipins Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)

High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea

The striking chequereboard facade on Shoreham High Street fronts one of the oldest lay buildings in Sussex, dating originally from the twelfth century. Towards the rear... more

Chichester Cathedral (Attraction / Activity)

Cathedral Cloisters, Chichester

It houses a number of treasures including the 12th century Lazarus Reliefs and works by Sutherland, Chagall and Piper... more

Pallant House Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)

9 North Pallant, Chichester

'Pallant House is utterly unexpected. It's like stumbling upon a mini Tate' Evening Standard... more

Mannings Heath Golf Club (Waterfall) (Golf Course)

Hammerpond Road, Mannings Heath, Horsham

The 132-yard tenth Waterfall is the feature hole. But the fifth, Punchbowl, is another par three shooting from a high tee to the green below... more

The Priest House (Museum / Art Gallery)

North Lane, West Hoathly

Outside a formal herb garden contains over 150 culinary, medicinal and household herbs... more

Parham House & Gardens (Historic House)

Parham Park, Storrington, Pulborough

It is reputed Queen Elizabeth dined at Parham in 1593 and her coat of arms were later painted in plaster on the wall of the impressive... more

Arundel Castle (Historic House)

Arundel

A major attraction is the rosary worn by Mary Queen of Scots just before she was executed which was bequeathed to the owner of Arundel Castle,... more

Nutbourne Vineyard (Attraction / Activity)

Gay Street, Pulborough

Our total wine production is between 25,000 and 50,000 bottles per year. As well as winning various awards and medals, Nutbourne wines all carry the EEC... more

Uppark (Historic House)

South Harting, Petersfield

The elegant Georgian interior houses a famous Grand Tour collection of paintings that includes works by Pompeo Batoni and Luca Giordano. Also a fine collection of... more

Parham Gardens (Garden)

Parham Park, Storrington

It contains strong bones but wild and woolly planting in the English romantic tradition... more

Angmering Manor Spa (Spa)

High Street, Angmering

Take advantage of Angmering Manor’s on-site beauty therapist whose full body massages, hot stone warming rituals and expert facials (the Age Smart Facial is one-hour and... more

Ockenden Manor Spa (Spa)

Ockenden Manor Hotel, Ockenden Lane, Cuckfield

Recoup on the stylish curved ergonomic loungers, finished in dark wood and topped off with green velvet, and look out across the park with its leafy... more

Goodwood Racecourse Ltd (Attraction / Activity)

Goodwood, Chichester

Each of the five festival days has an excellent card, with a mix of Group races and head-scratching handicaps, while the track stages other meetings from... more

St Mary´s House & Gardens (Historic House)

Bramber

In the 16th century South Hall is an exquisite gilded wall-leather, decorated with flowers, fruit and birds. The formal gardens have amusing animal topiary, and in... more

Fishbourne Roman Palace (Museum / Art Gallery)

Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester

The museum is built on the excavations of the former Roman palace of which the north wing can be seen by visitors. Britain´s finest collection of... more

Borde Hill Garden (Garden)

Balcombe Road, Haywards Heath

The expansion of its well acclaimed Rose Garden to include new ‘Gold Standard’ rose beds have created a glorious and fragrant botanical display to further delight... more

The Aquila Club (Spa)

Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa, South Street, Midhurst

Indulge and allow yourself to be pampered at this modern, tastefully designed sanctuary. A wide range of Spa Days and Spa Breaks are available... more

Denmans Garden (Garden)

Denmans Lane, Fontwell

Individual plantings are allowed to self-seed and ramble, creating a gorgeous wild effect. Don’t miss the plant centre, once inspiration has grabbed you, and the award... more

Goodwood House (Historic House)

Goodwood, Chichester

An extensive Sèvres porcelain service is also on show, together with French tapestries, fine furniture, and fascinating objects. History comes to life at Goodwood House, with... more

Brighton Scenic (Attraction / Activity)

Main Terminal Building, Shoreham Airport, Shoreham-by-Sea

Then board with a friend (or group – the plane seats up to four), pop on your noise-cancelling headphones and let the pilot talk you through... more

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)

Tangmere, Chichester

The museum now contains many fascinating exhibits including priceless historic aircraft, equipment used by SOE agents and flight simulators where you can try your hand at... more

PH₂₀ @ Park House Hotel (Spa)

Bepton, Midhurst

Likewise the treatment list is a dreamy mix of holistic delights from British spa brand Espa and Hot Lava Shells and OPI hand and foot therapies.... more

The Goodwood Health Club (Spa)

Goodwood, Chichester

Put yourself in the hands of the spa's well-trained therapists who will craft a bespoke experience and take advantage of the sauna, steam room and pool... more

High Beeches Garden (Garden)

High Beeches Lane, Handcross

In spring and early summer, expect to be dazzled by a rainbow of colours as daffodils, azaleas, magnolias and rhododendrons join the glades of bluebells on... more

Petworth House (Garden)

Petworth

With glorious Autumn and Spring colours of daffodils and bluebells, fine shrubs and trees in particular the Japanese Maples, ornamental shrubs and rhododendrons. In the region... more

Alexander House & Utopia Spa (Spa)

East Street, Turners Hill

From Japanese hot oil massages, yoga and beauty treatments to the ridiculously decadent Chocolate Fondue Indulgence Wrap, there really is something for all tastes. Visitors can... more

West Sussex Golf Club (Golf Course)

Golf Club Lane, Wiggonholt, Pulborough

The course is always well manicured and is never wet as it is on the sand belt. Clever bunkering prompts the strategic use of irons off... more

Stansted Park (Historic House)

Downstairs, the servants’ quarters are on display, again set out as they would have been back in the house’s heyday. Don’t miss the stunning Chapel of... more

The Priest House Gardens (Garden)

North Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead

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Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre (Museum / Art Gallery)

Amberley, Arundel

If you’ve kids in tow, head to the recreation of a 1950s fire station, complete with fire engines, old photos and a history of fire-fighting... more

Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa (Spa)

Climping Street, Climping

Sample the wonderful selection of treatments and therapies. Healthy lunch and snack menus are available... more

Goodwood (Golf Course)

Kennel Hill, Goodwood, Chichester

James Braid, designed the Downs Course in 1914 using his trademark doglegs and cross-bunkering combined with nature’s dramatic changes in levels making the course as compelling... more

Worthing Museum & Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)

Chapel Road, Worthing

The Studio, Art Gallery, Norwood Gallery and Sculpture Garden feature work by local, national and international artists. There is a varied exhibition programme... more

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)

Singleton, Chichester

Rescued from destruction, the buildings have been carefully dismantled, conserved and rebuilt to their original form and bring to life the homes, farmsteads and rural industries... more

The Priest House (Historic House)

North Lane, West Hoathly

Outside a formal herb garden contains over 150 culinary, medicinal and household herbs... more

Standen (Historic House)

West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead

The terraced garden has fine views over the Sussex countryside... more

Tilgate Forest Golf Club (Golf Course)

Titmus Drive, Tilgate, Crawley

Noted for tree-lined fairways, tough doglegs and well-guarded greens, it's said the challenge at Tilgate begins at the 433-yard par four left hand dog leg fourth... more

Bignor Roman Villa (Attraction / Activity)

Bignor, Pulborough

The discovery, with its gorgeous mosaic floors, prompted a wave of excited Georgians to descend on this beautiful rural spot and covering buildings were carefully constructed... more

Nymans (Garden)

Handcross, Haywards Heath

The walled garden contains yellow and blue herbaceous borders, a huge wisteria pergola, a collection of old-fashioned roses, magnolias and camellias. Take a walk through the... more

Bolney Wine Estate (Attraction / Activity)

Foxhole Lane, Bolney

Did you know, for example, that this area of the UK has similar soil attributes to that in the Champagne region of France? Owner Sam Lintner... more

The Felbridge Hotel & Spa (Spa)

The Felbridge Hotel, London Road, East Grinstead

There are two Jessica Nail bars and a hairdressing salon for that complete makeover. Other specialist services are now available at the Chakra Spa including Swan... more

The Novium (Museum / Art Gallery)

Tower Street, Chichester

Expect to see all sorts of items that link the people of Chichester through the ages with the times they lived in, from prehistoric flint tools... more

West Dean Gardens (Garden)

West Dean, Chichester

For the more active a 2 and a half mile circular walk offers breathtaking views of the estate and its fine flint house and parkland setting.... more

Arundel Castle (Attraction / Activity)

Arundel

As you might expect, the place is groaning with priceless antiques, portraits and furniture and it’s a real treat to let the knowledgeable guides walk you... more