Attractions

The Old House at Home The Old House at Home Public House & Restaurant is situated in the rural village of Chidham, on a peninsular which reaches into the beautiful Chichester Harbour, designated an area of outstanding ...

We can serve up a delicious evening meal here at The Boathouse. Lorraine is an accomplished cook and the fact that we only prepare 2-4 meals a night means you get to sample true home cooking at its finest, however ...

Beautifully restored whilst keeping that cosy rustic feel the 300 year old Crab & Lobster is in a superb location on the banks of Pagham harbour close to the nature reserve. Popular with families, the country ...

Positioned in the beautiful surroundings of Oaklands Park, Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the United Kingdom's flagship theatres, with a dazzling international reputation for producing a wide range of theatrical ...

Voted ‘UK Farm Attraction of the Year’. All-weather fabulous family fun! Climbing wall, bumper boats, the amazing barrel bug ride, trampolines and slides, jumping pillows, summer beach and mazes. Enjoy the Alpine ...

The Festival of Speed is far more than just a hillclimb: it can justifiably claim to be the world’s biggest and most diverse celebration of the history of motor sport and car culture. It is the only occasion where ...

The Goodwood Revival is the world’s most popular historic motor race meeting and the only event of its kind to be staged in the romantic time capsule of the Fifties and Sixties. As well as recreating the golden ...

Laser Combat doesn't get much more spectacular than that which is on offer at our awesome GoBallistic Sussex Laser Combat Centre! We have everything in place to ensure the ultimate in laser scraps including the ...

For 900 years Chichester Cathedral has welcomed visitors through its doors – worshippers, seekers, tourists, people of all faiths and none. There is an opportunity here to experience something built to give a ...

Just a 25 minute walk or a 3 minute drive away from The Boathouse is historic Bosham Church. One of the most famous Saxon churches in Sussex, Bosham stands in a dramatic location overlooking Bosham Creek, an offshoot ...

The seat of The Dukes of Norfolk and set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens, Arundel Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, ...

In order to carry out major restoration work on Boxgrove Priory Church we shall be closing for a period beginning on 24 November 2008. The building will remain closed until September 2009. Although the closure itself ...

HMS Victory is the Royal Navy's most famous warship. She is the world's oldest commissioned ship and a proud memorial to Vice Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, Britain's greatest Naval hero. Standing proud in her ...

Historic Portsmouth DOCKYARDVisit the world famous historic ships at the home of the Royal Navy. Go aboard HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and see the Mary Rose Museum for the best day out in the South of England. ...

Burpham is built on the site of a Saxon fortified 'Burgh' which overlooks the valley of the River Arun. The church is built of local flint rubble and the lower courses of its roof are of Horsham Slab. The south ...

If stone could speak this tiny church would have many tales to tell. Built in the late eleventh century it has always served a small population, although the converted mansion house nearby has increased the number ...

Best known for her role in the Battle of Trafalgar, the Victory currently has a dual role as the flagship of the Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command and as a living museum to the Georgian navy. The Historic ...

If you are researching ancestors and / or tracing your family tree for post 1900 relatives it may help to start here. The Bosham Burial Ground lies adjacent to Fairfield Road and the footpath which runs from ...

The Guildhall was built in 1269 as the church for the Greyfriars. After the Dissolution of the monasteries in 1538 the church became the Town Hall. It was also used as a court room with famous trials including Willaim ...

King Canute of Bosham (Born circa AD 994 - died 12th November 1035) Legend of the waves King Canute is best remembered for the story of how he commanded the waves to go back in Bosham. According to oral tradition, ...

"Better have been a fisherman at Bosham, my good Herbert*: Thy birthplace; the sea creek; the pretty rill that falls into it; the green field; the gray church; the simple lobster-basket and the mesh; the more or ...

Outstanding 20th-century garden, set around a romantic house and ruins, in beautiful woodland. Theatrically designed with plants from around the world, Nymans is internationally renowned for its garden design, rare ...

Bosham Walk has many crafts, artwork and antiques in 20 separate units, a gallery and various display cabinets throughout the two floors of our converted boathouse. To find out more about Bosham Walk and the surrounding ...

Shop at over 95 designer outlets, eat at one of 30 cosmopolitan bars & restaurants, work it off at the health & fitness centre, catch a film at the 14 screen Vue cinema, bowl at the 26 lane Bowlplex, laugh with ...

Welcome to Chichester - an exclusive blend of cosmopolitan city, contrasting coast and picturesque countryside. Brimming with arts and culture and steeped in two thousand years of history, the cathedral city of ...

This is the closest paintball site to Chichester and is located in Littlehampton approximately 25 minutes drive from the centre of Chichester. Situated in the heart of Sussex countryside, our excellent Go Ballistic ...

Having crossed the busy bridge onto Hayling Island you soon reach the tranquility of Northney. The 12th century church with its pretty courtyard makes a pleasant midway resting spot before continuing through farmland ...

East Wittering lies on the same shore of the Selsey Peninsular and provides a sandy beach at low tide, pebbly at high tide. The sailing varies from flat water through bump 'n' jump to down the line wave riding depending ...

"Passies ponds were created due to my love of fishing and I have tried to create a pleasure based experience where the surroundings and the fishing is worth the trip. There are two lakes that cater for both the ...

Chichester Marina is an oasis of relaxation in beautiful surroundings. The idyllic background of Chichester Harbour, with 17 miles of safe, sheltered channels to explore, makes this a popular choice for sailors ...

Reverse this route to cycle from the Boathouse (which is on the cycle route) to Portsmouth Distance : miles (km) 14.52 (23.37) Duration(hh:mm) 01:24 Difficulty 4/10 Calories burned 588 kcal Cycle Steps 1. ...

England’s ‘green and pleasant’ South Downs with its bountiful network of paths and bridleways guarantee walkers long rambles or short strolls, wheelchair excursions or nature trails. And for those in need of refreshment ...

A boat cruise with Chichester Harbour Water Tours enables you to see much of the unspoilt area from the water. From the narrow harbour mouth between Sandy point Hayling Island, and East Head in Sussex.To Emsworth, ...

This magnificent and imposing house late 17th-century house is elevated upon the South Downs. It boasts many attractions including its renowned Grand Tour Collection, and facinating  Georgian doll's-houseFeaturing ...

The Cowdray Estate, Cowdray Park, is set in beautiful rural West Sussex 13 miles from Chichester, centred around Easebourne, Midhurst. Viscount Cowdray Estate offers Leisure and Corporate Clay Pigeon Shooting, Cowdray ...

Opened in 2007 as a major new visitor attraction, Cowdray is one of the most important survivals of a Tudor nobleman's house in England today. Set within the stunning "Capability" Brown landscaped Cowdray Park, ...

Petworth came to the Percy family in 1151. The history of the Percy dynasty is a chronicle of power leading not only to high honours (the earldom of Northumberland in 1377) but also to death and dishonour. The Percy ...

Chosen as No.8 in 'The 50 Best Garden Centres' in England as published in The Information section of The Independent.   'a contemporary classic..an immensely stimulating garden'- The English Garden M ...

Welcome to Parham. It has always been a well-loved family home, and only three families have lived here since its foundation stone was laid in 1577 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The Hon. Clive Pearson, ...

Set in 12,000 acres of rolling Sussex Downland three miles from Chichester, Goodwood has long been famous for both its natural beauty and its legendary hospitality.Goodwood House provides a dramatic setting for ...

Twenty-five acres of magically beautiful, peaceful, woodland and water gardens. Glorious spring flowers, stunning autumn colours. Rippling streams, enchanting vistas, bluebells, azaleas, camellias, magnolias, wildflower ...

LOSE YOURSELF IN OVER 200 ACRES OF PARADISE Leonardslee, home to one of the most magnificent displays of rhododendron and azaleas and the fascinating miniature 1/12 scale model exhibition ‘Beyond the Doll’s House’. ...

With a long and illustrious history, Cowdray Park is recognized worldwide as the Home of British Polo. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within Viscount Cowdray’s 16,500 acre estate in West Sussex, just ...

The Search for the Real - Pallant House The figure of Sickert to Aubach Until May 23rd 2010 Paintings, drawings and prints from the Gallery's collection revealing how figurative artists across the twentieth-century ...

Modern British Art - The First 100 Years Pallant House Gallery The Gallery of Modern Art in the South, Pallant House Gallery is a unique combination of a Queen Anne townhouse and a contemporary building holding ...

WOKmedia: A New Breed - Pallant House Gallery Until: March 2010 A startling installation in the centre of the stairwell of the 18th century house featuring 24 large-scale broken porcelain eggs revealing painted ...

Emma Stibbon - Pallant House Gallery Until: 22nd February 2010 A group of four dramatic woodcut prints of alpine landscapes by the British contemporary artist Emma Stibbon reflecting the Northern Romantic Landscape ...

Eric Gill - Sacred and Profane - Pallant House Until 28th February 2010 Iconic etchings and wood engravings from the Eric Gill Collection at the West Sussex Record Office revealing the contradictions between ...

Situated in the centre of Chichester, England, Pallant House Gallery is a Queen Anne townhouse and a contemporary building by Long & Kentish in association with Prof. Sir Colin St. John Wilson. The Gallery holds ...

The grounds of Cass Sculpture Foundation, a registered charity, set in ancient woodland on the Sussex Downs, a perfect setting for those wishing to experience the best outdoor sculpture from today’s leading British ...

Just a 20 minute walk from The Boathouse and 2 miles from chichester is Fishbourne Roman Palace. Fishbourne Roman Palace was discovered by accident during the digging of a water main trench in 1960. The discovery ...

The Look & Sea! Visitor Centre * Harbour Lights Cafe & Evening Bistro * Littlehampton Visitor Information Centre * LOOK & SEA Heritage Exhibition & Viewing Tower * Conference/Function Room * Gift Shop All ...

Amberley Museum is a 36 acre open-air site dedicated to preserving the industrial heritage of the south east. Exhibits include a narrow-gauge railway and vintage bus collection (both of which provide free transport ...

Get up close and personal and walk amongst amazing tropical butterflies. The colour and beauty of these creatures has to be seen to be believed. Watch them feeding on nectar in the blossoms-they might even land ...

Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower, Priddy's Hard, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 4LE. Telephone:023 9250 5600 Fax:023 9250 5605 24 Hour Infoline 023 9250 5678 Explosion! is an award winning museum of naval ...

The city of Chichester offers every facility for visitors with an excellent shopping centre and many good cafes, restaurants, pubs and tea shops and the famous Chichester Festival Theatre (01243 781312). The city ...

Described as 'One of the country's truly great gardens' by Country Life magazine, Borde Hill is more than just a beautiful and historic garden. It not only boasts outstanding views across 200 acres of Grade 11* ...

Take a trip through the world of The Body Shop aboard an energy-efficient buggy guided on the way through each area, explaining how the products are made, bottled and stored. The tour lasts a little over an hour ...

One of the largest villas to be open to the public in Great Britain, with some of the finest mosaics all in situ and all under cover, including Medusa, Venus and Cupid gladiators, and Ganymede. Discovered in ...

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