Amberly Museum
36 acre Open Air Museum dedicated to the industrial heritage of
the South. Under fives go free!
Telephone: 01798 831370
www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
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Arundel Castle
The seat of The Dukes of Norfolk and set in 40 acres of sweeping
ground and gardens, Arundel castle has been open to visitors
seasonally for nearly 200 years! Check for opening times
Telephone: 01903 882173
www.arundelcastle.org
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Beaulieu National Motor Museum
The world renowned museum has over 250 vehicles from every
motoring era. Exhibits include some of the earliest examples of
motoring to legendary World Record Breakers like Bluebird, 'TV
Star' cars like Del Boy's Reliant Regal
Telephone: 01590 612345
www.Beaulieu.co.uk
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Blue Reef Aquarium - Portsmouth
Blue Reef is part of an exciting new generation of aquarium
attractions designed to inspire deeper understanding and
appreciation of the natural world.They show you all the fantastic
creatures that live in our seas and oceans and the displays take
you on an undersea tour; from the British coastline to faraway
tropical reefs and lots more in between.
Telephone: 023 9287 5222
www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk
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Chichester Golf Club
A Parkland golf course just on the outskirts of Chichester.
Contact them for all you need to know about membership, pay and
play and society golf on their two 18 hole golf
courses, 9 hole short course, driving range and Golf
Academy
Telephone: 01243 528999
www.chichestergolf.com
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Earnley Butterflies, Birds and Beasts
Earnley Butterflies, Birds and Beasts is a fun day out for the
whole family to enjoy whatever the weather, just 10 minutes South
of Chichester.
Walk among Tropical Butterflies, see exotic Birds and get close to
many Beasts. Wander through a maze of seventeen covered theme
gardens, see the artefacts from the shipwrecked HMS Hazardous sunk
in 1706 and walk through the 20th Century in our Rejectamenta
Nostalgia centre.
Telephone: 01243 512637
www.earnleybutterfliesandgardens.co.uk
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Fishbourne Roman Palace - Chichester
The Roman Palace and Gardens at Fishbourne showcases the remains
of the largest and earliest Roman residence in Britain which was in
its splendour in the first century AD and is now one of the most
beautiful and comprehensive archaeological experiences in the
UK.
Telephone: 01243 789829
www.fishbourneromanpalace.com
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Fishers Farm Park - Wisborough Green
The award-winning all-year family attraction located in the
heart of the West Sussex countryside. It offers a unique
mixture of farm animals and adventure play - the ideal place for
family visits as the Park is designed for families with children
2-11 years old.
Telephone: 01403 700063
www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk
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Fontwell Park Racecourse
Park is a diverse leisure venue that offers everything from
horse racing to large outdoor events such as concerts. Its unique
figure of eight track adds to the excitement of National Hunt
racing. You can use Tesco Clubcard to buying racing tickets for
more details visit their website.
Telephone: 01243 543904
www.fontwellpark.co.uk
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Marwell Zoo - Winchester
A visit to Marwell Wildlife is a chance to get up close to the
wonders of the natural world and help save them, in a 140-acre park
which is home to over 250 exotic and endangered species, in
beautiful, landscaped surroundings.
Telephone: 01962 777 407
www.marwell.org.uk
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Spinnaker Tower - Port Solent Portsmouth
Spinnaker Tower Portsmouth is a 170 metre tall visitor
attraction providing breathtaking views over the South Coast. Open
daily from 10.00am
Telephone: 023 9285 7520
www.spinnakertower.co.uk
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Tangmere Military Aviation Museum - Chichester
Established in 1982 on the old RAF Tangmere airfield it is home
to countless fascinating exhibits. Here you can see priceless
historic aircraft such as Neville Duke's world record breaking
Hawker Hunter, actual equipment used by the brave SOE agents who
were carried into occupied France on 'black Lysander' flights from
Tangmere, flight simulators where you can try your hand at flying,
a full sized replica of the very first Spitfire prototype.
Telephone: 01243 775 223
www.tangmere-museum.org.uk
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Visit Selsey
Selsey, nestling between the South Downs National Park and the
sea represents the classic English seaside resort, with a wealth of
activities.
Telephone:
www.visitselsey.com
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Weald and Downland Open Air Museum - Singleton
Set in 50 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside , 6 miles from
Chichester, the museum is a very special place to wander amongst a
fascinating collection of nearly 50 historic buildings dating from
the 13th to the 19th century, many with period gardens, together
with farm animals, woodland walks and a picturesque lake.This
leading museum of historic buildings in England has been designated
by the Government for its outstanding collections of national
importance and winner of the Museum of the Year, Community Museum
of the Year and national awards for interpretation and
education.
Telephone: 01243 811636
www.wealddown.co.uk
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Arundell Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Arundel Wetland Centre has 26 hectares of naturalised landscapes
and wetland habitats, home to kingfishers, water voles and many
hundreds of wildfowl. Attractions for young visitors include our
pond skaters adventure and tree creeper play area.
Telephone: 01903 883355
www.wwt.org.uk
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Brighton Palace Pier
The theme park at the seaside with Roller Coasters and other
rides and attractions - its all the fun of the fair on the
pier!
Telephone: 01273 609361
www.brightonpier.co.uk
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Brighton Royal Pavilion
Built for George, Prince Regent, at the turn of the 19th
century, the Royal Pavilion is remarkable for its exotic oriental
appearance both inside and out. This magnificent royal
pleasure palace is still a distinctive landmark for vibrant
Brighton & Hove today.
Telephone: 03000 290900
www.royalpavilion.org.uk
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Black Chine - Isle Of Wight
Overlooking the spectacular South West "Heritage Coast"™ of the
Isle of Wight, Blackgang Chine is an eccentric mix of exciting
rides, goblins and fairies, dinosaurs, nursery rhyme characters,
cowboys and Indians all set within rambling Victorian gardens and
designed to appeal to the child in us all!
Telephone: 01983 730330
www.blackgangchine.com
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The Bluebell Line - East Sussex
The Bluebell Line was the UK's first preserved standard gauge
passenger railway, re-opening part of the Lewes to East Grinstead
line of the old London Brighton & South Coast Railway in 1960.
Since then it has developed into one of the largest tourist
attractions in Sussex.
Telephone: 01825 720800
www.bluebell-railway.co.uk
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Chichester Cathedral
For 900 years the stunning Chichester Cathedral has welcomed
visitors through its doors - worshippers, seekers, tourists, people
of all faiths and none. Free entry! During spring and summer come
and see the Cathedrals famous Peregrine falcons via the 'Nestcam'
in the Cloisters Cafe.
Telephone:
www.chichestercathedral.org.uk
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Chichester Festival Theatre
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 productions, from musicals and comedies,
to classic drama and innovative new writing.
Telephone: 01243781312
www.cft.org.uk
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Cowdray Ruins - Midhurst
Cowdray is one of England's most important early Tudor houses.
This visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King
Henry VIII, was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. Its
magnificent ruins are set in the stunning landscape of Cowdray
Park, in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Cowdray plays
host to special events throughout the season, including outdoor
theatre and period re-enactments. The Cowdray audio tour is
recommended for visitors and they have a popular special children's
version of the audio tour.
Telephone: 01730 810781
www.cowdray.org.uk
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Clarence Pier - Hampshire
Clarence Pier Southsea is the largest amusement park on the
south coast and boasts all manner of amusements, rides and
activities for all the family.
Telephone: 023 9282 1455
www.clarencepier.co.uk
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Elvis Shop and Museum - Worthing
The UK's only all-Elvis shop and museum offering a huge range of
Elvis memorabilia and the chance for fans to browse a valuable
collection consisting of many items once personally owned by the
'King'. A truly unique experience! Entry free.
Telephone: 01903 525917
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Flying Fortress
The Flying Fortress is an indoor entertainment centre for all
the family to enjoy. The playframe is in the shape of an aeroplane
and includes soft play areas for toddlers, Mirror Mazes and Racing
Slides. During the school holidays, Thursday morning between 9.30
and 12.00 will be for 5 years and under only. After 12.00 we are
open to children as normal.
Telephone: 01903 733550
www.flying-fortress.co.uk
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Ford Airfield Market
General market open to the public on every Sunday throughout the
year from 9.00 am until 3.00 pm
Car boot sales every Thursday and Saturday 7.30am - 2.00pm
booters admitted 7.30am - 9.00am (Saturday)
7-30am - 9.30am (Thursday)
no new goods permitted
free car parking with disabled badge holder area
brick built toilet block - ladies/gents/disabled
Telephone: 07850 399781
www.fordairfieldmarket.co.uk
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Goodwood
There are several venues and events held in around Goodwood,
below is a brief overview of the most popular ones.
Goodwood House
Nestled at the foot of the South Downs and home to The Earl and
Countess of March, Goodwood House combines the glamour of a great
English country house with the warmth of a family home. Discover a
historic world of beauty and comfort.
Festival of Speed
The world's largest car event in the heart of Sussex is even
bigger and better for 2010 with the greatest line up ever seen of
Formula One and classic vehicles, planes and bikes galore.
Goodwood Revival
The world's largest and most authentic historic car event, and the
only one staged entirely in the nostalgic time capsule of the
1940s, 50s and 60s.
Vintage at Goodwood
2010 is the first of what will be an annual music and fashion led
celebration of creative British cool from the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s
& 80s. Featuring the leading DJs, bands, collectors, purveyors
of vintage clothing and vintage vinyl from each decade, as well as
contemporary bands and brands inspired by Britain's rich creative
and cultural heritage.
Race course
Renowned as one of the most beautiful courses on the racing
circuit, Goodwood is a breathtaking backdrop for the
finest flat Horse Racing and is one of the world's greatest
venues for entertaining in international sport.
Telephone: 01243 755000
www.goodwood.co.uk
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Harbour Park Amusement Park - Littlehampton
Harbour Park is one of the finest amusement parks on the beaches
of the South Coast. With a fantastic spread of indoor and outdoor
attractions makes it an all weather location for the whole
family.
Telephone: 01903 721200
www.harbourpark.com
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Hayling Island
Hayling Island is only a small island, but it has much to offer
visitors. It's combination of rural and marine environments has
left a legacy of unique natural history and a bio-diversity with
walking distances of anywhere on the Island. It also has over 3
miles of beaches right on the doorstep of the Solent as well as the
Harbours of Langstone and Chichester. With its safe open spaces,
fresh air and sheltered waters, Hayling Island has much to offer
those that enjoy sports of all kinds, whether on land or at
sea.
Telephone:
www.hayling.co.uk/
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Haredown Mountain Boarding Centre
The Thrill is on The Hill! Situated in the heart of the South
Downs in West Sussex, Haredown Mountain Boarding Centre is where
it's at for an exhilarating, cool and totally different day out
with your family and friends, come and experience the UK's fastest
growing extreme sport!
Only a few miles away from Chichester, Haredown Mountain
Boarding Centre is set in 20 acres of sloping grass and woodland,
with runs for absolute beginners through to some of the UK's best
boarder-cross and freestyle facilities.
Telephone: 01243 811976
www.haredown.com
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Hickstead - West Sussex
Hickstead is synonymous with showjumping. As host to the British
Grand Prix and the only Nations Cup competition in the British
Isles, it is the home of British showjumping but also includes
other equestrian events such as Polo, showing, dressage, driving
and even eventing! In recent years, they have also added weddings,
conferences, parties and events to their repertoire, offering an
idyllic, incredibly unique setting.
Telephone: 01273 834315
www.hickstead.co.uk
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Hollycombe Steam Museum - Liphook
The Hollycombe Steam Collection, in Hampshire (on the Sussex
Border), is the largest traditional Heritage Fairground in Britain,
and includes a fully working steam fairground, narrow gauge and
miniature steam railways.
The collection is run by volunteers who keep the Edwardian
Fairground working as it did a century years ago - entertaining
children and adults alike.
Telephone: 01428 724900
www.hollycombe.co.uk
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Horsham Museum - West Sussex
Housed in a medieval timber framed building at the head of one
of the most picturesque streets in Sussex, Horsham Museum offers a
treasure trove of local history objects stored in over twenty-six
galleries.
The Museum also has two walled gardens. A treat for all garden
lovers!
Telephone: 01403 254959
www.horshammuseum.org
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Jane Austen's House - Hampshire
The novelist Jane Austen is known worldwide for her popular
novels describing the society of pre-industrial England. She spent
the last eight years of her life here at Chawton in the 17th
century house which is now preserved in her memory. Check for
opening times. Under 6's go free
Telephone: 01420 83262
www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk
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Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve
The Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve is a few miles north
west of Chichester in West Sussex. The reserve includes ancient
woodland and
contains one of the finest yew forests in western Europe. There
are trees here which may be 2000 years old and are perhaps the
oldest living things in Britain.
Telephone: 01733 455101
www.english-nature.org.uk
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The Needles Park - Isle of Wight
The world famous coloured sand cliffs overlook the Isle of
Wight's most famous landmark - The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse.
The Needles Park offers a range of attractions including the
spectacular chairlift to the beach, Alum Bay Glass and Sweet
Manufactory; the perfect packed day out for all the family.
And remember the park is free to enter - rides and other
attractions are pay-as-you-go, so you can decide how long the fun
goes on.
Telephone: 0871 720 0022
www.theneedles.co.uk
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Pallant House Gallery
Pallant House Gallery is the home of Modern Art in the South.
The exciting line-up includes temporary exhibitions, an important
permanent collection, and a packed programme of workshops, talks,
tours and live performances.
Telephone: 01243 774557
www.pallant.org.uk
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Petworth House - West Sussex
The vast late 17th-century mansion is set in a beautiful
700-acre deer park, landscaped by 'Capability' Brown and
immortalised in Turner's paintings. The house contains the National
Trust's finest collection of pictures, with numerous works by
Turner, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Blake, ancient and Neo-classical
sculpture, fine furniture and carvings by Grinling Gibbons.
Telephone: 017983 42207
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth
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Porchester Castle
Looking for a fun family day out? Visit Portchester Castle in
Hampshire. It provides the perfect setting for a relaxed, fun,
historic day out! The castle's commanding location has made it a
major factor in the Solent's defences for hundreds of years, and it
is one of the best-preserved of the Roman 'Saxon Shore' forts.
Telephone: 02392 378291
www.english-heritage.org.uk
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Parham House and Gardens - West Sussex
The house was built during the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1, it is
a truly well-loved family house which in 1922 changed hands and was
returned to it original spendour and was first opened to the public
in 1948 although Parham's tranquility and timeless beauty have
changed little over the centuries. Opens afternoon only.
Telephone: 01903 744 888
www.parhaminsussex.co.uk
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Pagham Harbour - Chichester
Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve is almost 60 hectares (1500
acres) in size. The Reserve is made up of saltmarsh and tidal
mudflats with shingle, open water, reed swamp and wet permanent
grassland habitats. If you enjoy the outdoors, walking, beautiful
scenery and maybe a bit of birdwatching then Pagham Harbour could
be the place for you.
Telephone: 01243 641508
www.westsussex.gov.uk/.../pagham-harbour-local-nature-reserve
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Port Solent - Portsmouth
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Boardwalk restaurants,
bars, shops, and movie theatres, Port Solent offers a unique and
relaxing waterside experience. Easily accessible via train from
Chichester station as well as by car along A27.
Telephone: 02392 210606
www.portsolent.com
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Visit 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. Portsmouth
Harbour's leading attraction also includes the National Museum of
the Royal Navy, Action Stations and Harbour Tours.
Telephone: 023 9283 9766
ww.historicdockyard.co.uk
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Pulborough Brooks RSPB Nature Reserve - West Sussex
Set in the heart of beautiful countryside, this reserve is a
fantastic day out for people of all ages. Walks lead through
hedge-lined paths to viewing areas and hides where volunteers are
often on hand to help point out the wildlife. Relax and enjoy the
butterflies and dragonflies as they flit around the paths and ponds
or watch as swallows spend the summer days feeding low over the
fields and, be amazed by the sound of churring nightjars across the
heathland on a warm summer evening.
Telephone: 01798 875 851
www.rspb.org.uk
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Stansted Park
Stansted Park is a friendly stately home on the South Downs
overlooking the coast, within 1800 acres of ancient forest on the
borders of Hampshire and Sussex. The House at the end of a two-mile
beech avenue, its private chapel, splendid mansion rooms and the
fully furnished servants' quarters below stairs are open to
visitors from Easter to September.The grounds host many different
events throughout the year, including the Garden Show, Open-air
Theatre, and Cricket,
Telephone: 023 9241 2265
www.stanstedpark.co.uk
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Staunton Country Park - Hampshire
Within a 1,000 acres of landscaped parkland with ornamental
lake, woodland and follies
the timeless beauty and tranquillity of Staunton Parks walled
garden,the exotic species in the South Coast's largest glasshouses
will amaze you and surround the senses with colours, textures and
aromatic scents in the Sensory Garden, or get lost in the Golden
Jubilee maze.
Telephone: 023 9245 3405
www3.hants.gov.uk/countryside/staunton
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The Witterings
Located a few miles south of Chichester, The Witterings has been
a popular destination since Roman times. Then, as now, it enjoys a
sheltered natural harbour, a sandy coastline, and - with much of
this precious environment protected as an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty - stunning scenery, an abundance of birdlife and
timeless tranquillity. With it's own microclimate, little wonder
the area is known locally as 'God's Pocket'.
Telephone: 01243 775888
www.visitwitterings.com
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The Watercress Line - Alresford
Let the train take the strain as you sit back, relax, and watch
mile after mile of beautiful Hamsphire countryside pass you
by.
The Steam railway runs the full 10 miles between the market towns
of Alresford and Alton, preserving an important piece of our 1940's
- 70's railway heritage for this generation and many more to
follow. With regular 'Thomas the Tank Engine' special events, its a
fantastic day out for the whole family.
Telephone: 01962 733810
www.watercressline.co.uk
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West Dean College and Gardens
West Dean near Chichester is home to the Edward James Foundation
which is known for its college with an international reputation for
its short courses, and its beautifully restored and cared for
Gardens which are open to the public throughout the Year. Its
famous Chilli Fiesta is in the beginning of August.
Telephone: 01243 818210
www.westdean.org.uk
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Wilderness Wood - East Sussex
Special trails through the ancient woodland allow you to find
its magical corners. Amazing springtime bluebells, the enchantment
of Forest Folklore, the autumn harvest of the Chestnut Trail and
Fungus Hunts, and the delights of Christmas.
Telephone: 01825 830509
www.wildernesswood.co.uk
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