Sally’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Wonderful House which is open to the public on select days. Turner painted here and the House has a number of his paintings. The Deer Park offers wonderful walking with views to the South Downs and is open every day. There is a larger ‘walkers’ car park at the north of the park on the main road (A286). There is free parking at the Tillington Gate on the A272.
232 locals recommend
Petworth House and Park
Wonderful House which is open to the public on select days. Turner painted here and the House has a number of his paintings. The Deer Park offers wonderful walking with views to the South Downs and is open every day. There is a larger ‘walkers’ car park at the north of the park on the main road (A286). There is free parking at the Tillington Gate on the A272.
You can walk straight out of our garden and onto Ebernoe Common. It has a labyrinth of footpaths and you are unlikely to see anyone else on your walk. Highly recommended.
Ebernoe Common Nature Reserve, Sussex Wildlife trust
You can walk straight out of our garden and onto Ebernoe Common. It has a labyrinth of footpaths and you are unlikely to see anyone else on your walk. Highly recommended.
An impressive ruined Tudor House which can be walked to from the main Midhurst car park by the bus stand.
35 locals recommend
Cowdray Ruins
An impressive ruined Tudor House which can be walked to from the main Midhurst car park by the bus stand.
Bignor Hill is our favourite place to park to walk on the South Downs Way. The nearby White Horse pub in Sutton is a highly recommended.
Bignor Hill Car Park
South Downs WayBignor Hill is our favourite place to park to walk on the South Downs Way. The nearby White Horse pub in Sutton is a highly recommended.
Explore the old buildings at this wonderful museum.
195 locals recommend
Weald & Downland Living Museum
Town LaneExplore the old buildings at this wonderful museum.
Explore the castle, cathedral and the independent shops in this scenic and historic town.
213 locals recommend
Arundel
Explore the castle, cathedral and the independent shops in this scenic and historic town.
Knepp is a 3,500 acre estate just south of Horsham, West Sussex. Since 2001, the land – once intensively farmed - has been devoted to a pioneering rewilding project.
11 locals recommend
Knepp Estate - Rewilding Area
Swallows LaneKnepp is a 3,500 acre estate just south of Horsham, West Sussex. Since 2001, the land – once intensively farmed - has been devoted to a pioneering rewilding project.
Drinks & Nightlife
Horse Guards Inn
Great eating house with lovely atmosphere.
The Stag is our local pub. It offers good pub grub and is a two minute drive away.
6 locals recommend
The Stag Inn
Kirdford RoadThe Stag is our local pub. It offers good pub grub and is a two minute drive away.
Great local inn and eatery overlooking the cricket ground. You will need to book!
42 locals recommend
The Noahs Ark Inn
Great local inn and eatery overlooking the cricket ground. You will need to book!
Great spot for lunch or supper. Large outside terrace with views to the Downs.
27 locals recommend
The Welldiggers Arms
A283Great spot for lunch or supper. Large outside terrace with views to the Downs.
The Angel Inn
1 Angel StLove eating out in their courtyard garden.
East Street
East StreetEast Street Bar and Grill has a great bar and serves a range of cocktails.
Food at the White Horse in the village of Sutton is great. It’s a short drive from the South Downs Way.
11 locals recommend
The White Horse Inn
1460 Albourne RoadFood at the White Horse in the village of Sutton is great. It’s a short drive from the South Downs Way.
Sport
Sporting activities to enjoy nearby.
Polo is played at Cowdray from the end of April until September with the highlight being the Gold Cup for the British Open which is played from the end of June until the Final in July.
74 locals recommend
Cowdray Park Polo Club
Polo is played at Cowdray from the end of April until September with the highlight being the Gold Cup for the British Open which is played from the end of June until the Final in July.
The course welcomes non members. With views to the South Downs it’s sandy soil means it’s playable all year round.
11 locals recommend
Cowdray Park Golf Club
A272The course welcomes non members. With views to the South Downs it’s sandy soil means it’s playable all year round.
Shopping
Petworth Bookshop
1 Golden SquareGreat local bookshop.
Red Card
Golden SquareBrilliant card & gift shop.
Tallulah Fox
Lombard StreetStocking a wonderful range of unusual and interesting homeware it’s well worth a visit.
Beaches
Our favourite beach spots.
A lovely sandy beach and a great place to walk. You may need to book your car park.
88 locals recommend
West Wittering
A lovely sandy beach and a great place to walk. You may need to book your car park.
The closest beach (pebbles) to us and a great place to walk especially when the tide is low and the sand is exposed.
35 locals recommend
Climping Beach
The closest beach (pebbles) to us and a great place to walk especially when the tide is low and the sand is exposed.
Food scene
The Hungry Guest Food Shop
Middle StreetGreat deli selling homemade bread and a cheese room.
Great shop with a brilliant butcher counter and deli. Highly recommended.
57 locals recommend
Cowdray Farm Shop & Cafe
Great shop with a brilliant butcher counter and deli. Highly recommended.