Arundel, West Sussex
Home to England’s second largest castle, Arundel is a scene straight out of a fairy tale with its dramatic architectural and historical buildings sweeping across the skyline, whilst perched beautifully on the River Arun. With a range of independent shops, boutique tearooms and famous landmarks, there is plenty to explore in this bustling modern market town.
Stroll through the streets of this sublime hub of activity. Boasting the joys of modern life like its delicious eateries and restaurants and bursting with rich history and heritage from its stunning medieval castle and Roman Catholic Church, you can enjoy the best of both worlds in this extraordinary town!
Perched on top of a hill with the South Downs as its backdrop is Arundel Castle, which offers a day out filled with magnificent country views, exquisite gothic architecture and an in-depth look into Arundel’s past. Another architectural delight is the Arundel Cathedral, a petite and decorative space with a thoughtful aura or you can pay a visit to the local Arundel Museum, a state-of-the-art building which provides detailed information about the town and offers a variety of events and activities to take part in.

Hit the high streets and find some real gems to shop-until-you-drop at. A trip to Arundel isn’t complete without popping into Castle Chocolates and indulging that sweet tooth or if you’re looking to take a souvenir home head to the dazzling galleries such as Gallery57 and Zimmer Stewarts Gallery for some beautiful artworks and stunning sculptures. After perusing all the gorgeous boutique shops, you will want to have a pick-me-up at one of the many bijoux cafés and tempting restaurants. Tuck into traditional pub favourites at The Black Horse, have a cup of coffee at Juniper and experience fine dining at The Town House, there’s something to tantalize everyone’s taste buds.
Whether you’re looking for somewhere magical to spend the day doing activities and sight-seeing or just wanting to potter around somewhere before hiking on the South Downs, be sure to pay a visit to the wonderful Arundel.
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Arundel, South Downs, West Sussex, BN18 | www.arundel.org.uk
