The best of the South Downs National Park

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The best of the South Downs National Park

Food Scene

Lovely country pub with amazing views across the South Downs
27 locals recommend
The Welldiggers Arms
A283
27 locals recommend
Lovely country pub with amazing views across the South Downs
Gorgeous food and ambience.
71 locals recommend
Horse Guards Inn
71 locals recommend
Gorgeous food and ambience.
Riverside location. Local produce used in seasonal menus. Recently voted no. 1 by Petworth & Midhurst Observer readers for best Sunday roast.
7 locals recommend
Badgers
Coultershaw Bridge
7 locals recommend
Riverside location. Local produce used in seasonal menus. Recently voted no. 1 by Petworth & Midhurst Observer readers for best Sunday roast.
Wonderful farm shop and cafe. Lovely walk after brunch too!
57 locals recommend
Cowdray Farm Shop & Cafe
57 locals recommend
Wonderful farm shop and cafe. Lovely walk after brunch too!
Great Sunday lunch (or anyday actually!). Emma & Joni have put their heart & soul into making this pub special & unique. I sit at a table in the restaurant just marvelling at the attention to detail & wonderful items and decor that surround me. Really beautiful food, friendly staff and a well designed beer garden with chimineas, fire pit & outdoor bar.
21 locals recommend
Amberley Black Horse
High Street
21 locals recommend
Great Sunday lunch (or anyday actually!). Emma & Joni have put their heart & soul into making this pub special & unique. I sit at a table in the restaurant just marvelling at the attention to detail & wonderful items and decor that surround me. Really beautiful food, friendly staff and a well designed beer garden with chimineas, fire pit & outdoor bar.
Superb local, fresh produce, English wine, chocolates, deli items, fresh bread, free range eggs & hand reared meat from their own herd. Butcher on site. A heartwarming shopping experience from the moment you pick up the sweet little wicker basket at the door.
9 locals recommend
Charlie's Farm Shop
9 locals recommend
Superb local, fresh produce, English wine, chocolates, deli items, fresh bread, free range eggs & hand reared meat from their own herd. Butcher on site. A heartwarming shopping experience from the moment you pick up the sweet little wicker basket at the door.
Excellent Indian food to eat in or takeaway.
7 locals recommend
Meghdoots Mystique Masala
East Street
7 locals recommend
Excellent Indian food to eat in or takeaway.
Best for good quality local meat, especially fillet steak. Owns Pie Shop opposite too - all handmade.
Coughtrey’s Butchers
Best for good quality local meat, especially fillet steak. Owns Pie Shop opposite too - all handmade.
Whether it’s dine in or, take out you are after, Thai food does not come much better than this! Beautifully presented.
16 locals recommend
Thirteen Church Street Thai restaurant | take away | gin & wine bar
13 Church St
16 locals recommend
Whether it’s dine in or, take out you are after, Thai food does not come much better than this! Beautifully presented.
Fresh, local produce & supplies.
Graffham Village Shop
The Street
Fresh, local produce & supplies.
Great Italian food. Family run & family friendly. Menu is varied & authentic with daily specials.
18 locals recommend
La Campania
51 High St
18 locals recommend
Great Italian food. Family run & family friendly. Menu is varied & authentic with daily specials.
Wine tasting & vineyard experience.
67 locals recommend
Tinwood Estate
Tinwood Lane
67 locals recommend
Wine tasting & vineyard experience.
Fabulous for a special occasion. Serves lunch & dinner in historic castle.
31 locals recommend
Amberley Castle
Church Street
31 locals recommend
Fabulous for a special occasion. Serves lunch & dinner in historic castle.
Beautiful historic pub, well worth a visit if you are heading to Goodwood.
52 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
Oaklands Lane
52 locals recommend
Beautiful historic pub, well worth a visit if you are heading to Goodwood.
Great food, stunning scenery in the beer garden. Close to Goodwood.
79 locals recommend
The Fox Goes Free
Charlton Road
79 locals recommend
Great food, stunning scenery in the beer garden. Close to Goodwood.
Riverside pint anyone? The Black Rabbit is located right on the banks of the river Arun. You could lose hours here just taking in the landscape & watching adventures on the river.
46 locals recommend
The Black Rabbit
Mill Lane
46 locals recommend
Riverside pint anyone? The Black Rabbit is located right on the banks of the river Arun. You could lose hours here just taking in the landscape & watching adventures on the river.
Gorgeous bread, cheese, wine, fresh produce. A real feel good experience with the most amazing cheese counter.
9 locals recommend
Pallant of Arundel
17 High St
9 locals recommend
Gorgeous bread, cheese, wine, fresh produce. A real feel good experience with the most amazing cheese counter.
This is our local community shop & cafe situated on the village green in Fittleworth. Stocked with local produce this little shop is always a joy to visit. Post Office services on site.
Fittleworth Stores
School Lane
This is our local community shop & cafe situated on the village green in Fittleworth. Stocked with local produce this little shop is always a joy to visit. Post Office services on site.
Friendly staff, good food. Lovely beer garden behind the pub.
45 locals recommend
The Cricketers
Downside Common
45 locals recommend
Friendly staff, good food. Lovely beer garden behind the pub.
Stopham has some lovely walks & afterwards stop at this riverside pub for a pint & a bite to eat.
12 locals recommend
The White Hart
Stopham Road
12 locals recommend
Stopham has some lovely walks & afterwards stop at this riverside pub for a pint & a bite to eat.
I have always loved this pub because it’s where my Mum & Dad got engaged. Beautiful decor, great food & friendly staff. Recently recognised in the Michelin Guide.
14 locals recommend
The Hollist Arms
14 locals recommend
I have always loved this pub because it’s where my Mum & Dad got engaged. Beautiful decor, great food & friendly staff. Recently recognised in the Michelin Guide.
Reliably good Indian restaurant to eat in or takeaway.
7 locals recommend
Cottage Tandoori
25 West St
7 locals recommend
Reliably good Indian restaurant to eat in or takeaway.
Reliably good Chinese food. Restaurant is located next to the village pond.
Golden Panda
4B West Street
Reliably good Chinese food. Restaurant is located next to the village pond.
Beach dining at its best. Takeaway service available too - fish & chips at the seaside, life doesn’t get much better than this.
41 locals recommend
The BlueBird Cafe
South Drive
41 locals recommend
Beach dining at its best. Takeaway service available too - fish & chips at the seaside, life doesn’t get much better than this.
You if want to spoil yourselves you won’t be disappointed at E.Street. I like to start with a cocktail whilst looking at the menu (full well knowing I will have steak). Just entering the space makes you feel glamorous. Private dining rooms available. Eat inside or in the garden when the weather is fine.
6 locals recommend
E.Street Bar & Grill
New Street
6 locals recommend
You if want to spoil yourselves you won’t be disappointed at E.Street. I like to start with a cocktail whilst looking at the menu (full well knowing I will have steak). Just entering the space makes you feel glamorous. Private dining rooms available. Eat inside or in the garden when the weather is fine.
A beautiful old pub with an excellent reputation for food. Cosy tables & garden space. Beautifully presented food & friendly, helpful staff.
Halfway Bridge
A beautiful old pub with an excellent reputation for food. Cosy tables & garden space. Beautifully presented food & friendly, helpful staff.
7 locals recommend
Upperton Vineyards
Upperton Farm
7 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Nyetimber
18 locals recommend
67 locals recommend
Tinwood Estate
Tinwood Lane
67 locals recommend
Lovely outdoor space surround by vineyard serving tea, coffee, sharing platters and KIN, their own wine. Rustic & beautiful.
15 locals recommend
Kinsbrook Vineyard
West Chiltington Road
15 locals recommend
Lovely outdoor space surround by vineyard serving tea, coffee, sharing platters and KIN, their own wine. Rustic & beautiful.
14 locals recommend
The Hollist Arms
14 locals recommend
Award winning independent brewery producing cast conditioned real ale & keg beers.
7 locals recommend
Langham Brewery
7 locals recommend
Award winning independent brewery producing cast conditioned real ale & keg beers.
Indoor food market with a variety of food & drinks from all over the world. Well worth a visit. Order from your table. In December they have climate controlled igloos on the beach.
58 locals recommend
Shelter Hall
58 locals recommend
Indoor food market with a variety of food & drinks from all over the world. Well worth a visit. Order from your table. In December they have climate controlled igloos on the beach.
16 locals recommend
The Pig - in the South Downs
16 locals recommend
Off the beaten track, this stunning pub just outside Arundel offers spectacular views of the South Downs, gorgeous seasonal menu & great service.
29 locals recommend
The George at Burpham
Main Street
29 locals recommend
Off the beaten track, this stunning pub just outside Arundel offers spectacular views of the South Downs, gorgeous seasonal menu & great service.
Local ales & great street food. Often have events & live music. Worth checking out.
The Brewhouse Project
Lyminster Road
Local ales & great street food. Often have events & live music. Worth checking out.
A must if you find yourself hungry at West Wittering beach. Booking is advisable especially at peak season.
93 locals recommend
The Lamb Inn
Chichester Road
93 locals recommend
A must if you find yourself hungry at West Wittering beach. Booking is advisable especially at peak season.
Located next to the River Arun, this stunning pub never fails to disappoint. Try renting a boat opposite for an adventure.
The Bridge Inn
Located next to the River Arun, this stunning pub never fails to disappoint. Try renting a boat opposite for an adventure.
Wine tours & shop. Try and book a tasting evening paired with a wine flight (we seat amongst vines) in the summer months to truly appreciate the best of Sussex.
13 locals recommend
Nutbourne Vineyards
13 locals recommend
Wine tours & shop. Try and book a tasting evening paired with a wine flight (we seat amongst vines) in the summer months to truly appreciate the best of Sussex.
Delightful restaurant for a special lunch or dinner. Terrace seating in summer.
23 locals recommend
Butlers
25 Tarrant St
23 locals recommend
Delightful restaurant for a special lunch or dinner. Terrace seating in summer.
Great for steaks!
The Steakist Bistro & Grill
Great for steaks!
A wonderful location for a glass of English fizz & a tour of the Roebuck vineyard. Host very knowledgable & super friendly.
Roebuck Estates
A wonderful location for a glass of English fizz & a tour of the Roebuck vineyard. Host very knowledgable & super friendly.

Parks & Nature

You can walk to Lords Piece, an area of natural beauty. Stunning views, sandy tracks suitable for everyone.
Lord's Piece
You can walk to Lords Piece, an area of natural beauty. Stunning views, sandy tracks suitable for everyone.
Enjoy magnificient Petworth Park & House. Petworth itself is also worth a wander around with its quaint shops, restaurants and cafes.
232 locals recommend
Petworth House and Park
232 locals recommend
Enjoy magnificient Petworth Park & House. Petworth itself is also worth a wander around with its quaint shops, restaurants and cafes.
The twinkling of yachts has always made me feel instantly on holiday. Walk around the marina, visit the cafe near the lock or simply sit & watch the calming sea. You can walk to the Crown & Anchor pub along the coastline.
50 locals recommend
Chichester Marina
Salterns Way
50 locals recommend
The twinkling of yachts has always made me feel instantly on holiday. Walk around the marina, visit the cafe near the lock or simply sit & watch the calming sea. You can walk to the Crown & Anchor pub along the coastline.
I only discovered Blackdown recently. Wow. What fantastic views & stunning landscape. Ideal for painters.
21 locals recommend
Blackdown
21 locals recommend
I only discovered Blackdown recently. Wow. What fantastic views & stunning landscape. Ideal for painters.
A lovely walk in all seasons. Look out for the Halnaker Tunnel on your journey to the windmill.
20 locals recommend
Halnaker Mill
20 locals recommend
A lovely walk in all seasons. Look out for the Halnaker Tunnel on your journey to the windmill.
Arundel Wetlands Trust is a must for Wildlife lovers. A magical glimpse into regular & exotic breeds in a natural habit.
70 locals recommend
WWT Arundel
Mill Road
70 locals recommend
Arundel Wetlands Trust is a must for Wildlife lovers. A magical glimpse into regular & exotic breeds in a natural habit.
27 locals recommend
Bignor Roman Villa
27 locals recommend
There is no place quite like Bosham Quay. Gorgeous walks & country pubs. Perfect Sunday.
71 locals recommend
Bosham Quay
71 locals recommend
There is no place quite like Bosham Quay. Gorgeous walks & country pubs. Perfect Sunday.

Entertainment & Activities

Awesome watersports available here. Including giant inflatables during the summer months.
23 locals recommend
Chichester Watersports
Coach Road
23 locals recommend
Awesome watersports available here. Including giant inflatables during the summer months.
Great fun for the whole family. Horseriding experience, soft play, water play, animals, petting zoo, tractor rides & more.
57 locals recommend
Fishers Farm Park
57 locals recommend
Great fun for the whole family. Horseriding experience, soft play, water play, animals, petting zoo, tractor rides & more.
Steam train rides, garden centre, pet shop & cafe.
6 locals recommend
South Downs Light Railway
Stopham Road
6 locals recommend
Steam train rides, garden centre, pet shop & cafe.
Pre loved treasures to seek out in this historic market town.
Petworth Antiques Market
East Street
Pre loved treasures to seek out in this historic market town.
Paradise for book worms & the smell. I could spend hours in here.
Petworth Bookshop
1 Golden Square
Paradise for book worms & the smell. I could spend hours in here.
An amazing theatre putting on various top class productions throughout the year (see their website for schedule). The Summer Festival is a wonderful time to visit.
238 locals recommend
Chichester Festival Theatre
Oaklands Way
238 locals recommend
An amazing theatre putting on various top class productions throughout the year (see their website for schedule). The Summer Festival is a wonderful time to visit.
Steeped in history Arundel Castle stands proudly & glamorously at the heart of Arundel. Well worth a visit. You can book tickets online.
451 locals recommend
Arundel Castle
451 locals recommend
Steeped in history Arundel Castle stands proudly & glamorously at the heart of Arundel. Well worth a visit. You can book tickets online.
Otherwise known as The Hamptons of West Sussex. Pre book your parking before you set off.
329 locals recommend
West Wittering Beach
Pound Road
329 locals recommend
Otherwise known as The Hamptons of West Sussex. Pre book your parking before you set off.
Pretty beach to visit anytime of the year to blow the cobwebs away or, to bask in the sun & play in the sea.
35 locals recommend
Climping Beach
35 locals recommend
Pretty beach to visit anytime of the year to blow the cobwebs away or, to bask in the sun & play in the sea.
Idyllic natural lake with rowing boats available to hire. Lovely cafe & ice cream shop where you can buy food to feed the ducks (of which there are many).
32 locals recommend
Swanbourne Lake
Mill Road
32 locals recommend
Idyllic natural lake with rowing boats available to hire. Lovely cafe & ice cream shop where you can buy food to feed the ducks (of which there are many).
Take a walk around this stunning wildlife habit. See & hear the sounds of nature. Very relaxing hangout.
46 locals recommend
Pulborough Brooks RSPB
46 locals recommend
Take a walk around this stunning wildlife habit. See & hear the sounds of nature. Very relaxing hangout.
Well known for being one of West Sussex’s most beautiful (and Instagramable) spots.
267 locals recommend
Devils Dyke station
Devil's Dyke Road
267 locals recommend
Well known for being one of West Sussex’s most beautiful (and Instagramable) spots.
Swimming outside is great soul food. This Lido is located close to the river Arun in the historical town of Arundel. Baby pool, big pool, sun beds, changing rooms, snacks & ice cream available.
35 locals recommend
Arundel Lido
Queen Street
35 locals recommend
Swimming outside is great soul food. This Lido is located close to the river Arun in the historical town of Arundel. Baby pool, big pool, sun beds, changing rooms, snacks & ice cream available.
An entire museum dedicated to Military & Aviation. As well as being super interesting there are lots of hands on experiences & artefacts from history (not just planes).
50 locals recommend
Tangmere Military & Aviation Museum Trust
Gamecock Terrace
50 locals recommend
An entire museum dedicated to Military & Aviation. As well as being super interesting there are lots of hands on experiences & artefacts from history (not just planes).
Our local vineyard is proving its West Sussex vines are some of the best in England.
9 locals recommend
Stopham Vineyard
9 locals recommend
Our local vineyard is proving its West Sussex vines are some of the best in England.
Verve Clicquot & Pimms all round. Cowdray Polo is most certainly a great event for all.
74 locals recommend
Cowdray Park Polo Club
74 locals recommend
Verve Clicquot & Pimms all round. Cowdray Polo is most certainly a great event for all.
Stand aboard HMS Victory, get up close & personal with the Mary Rose. Action Stations is a must for fun lovers - a day is almost not enough to see all the things on offer!
345 locals recommend
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
345 locals recommend
Stand aboard HMS Victory, get up close & personal with the Mary Rose. Action Stations is a must for fun lovers - a day is almost not enough to see all the things on offer!
Great for families with mini golf, climbing, soft play & bowling you are not going to be bored here. Ask for special offers & dates for laser quest.
26 locals recommend
Out of Bounds
Golfers Lane
26 locals recommend
Great for families with mini golf, climbing, soft play & bowling you are not going to be bored here. Ask for special offers & dates for laser quest.
An Aladdins Cave of gorgeousness. Great for gifts and objects to accent your home.
Oakapple Trading Co.
An Aladdins Cave of gorgeousness. Great for gifts and objects to accent your home.
Always a great day out at the races. Be lucky & depending on the weather consider taking an extra layer as the course is on an elevation and it can sometimes be windy.
334 locals recommend
Goodwood Racecourse
Selhurstpark Road
334 locals recommend
Always a great day out at the races. Be lucky & depending on the weather consider taking an extra layer as the course is on an elevation and it can sometimes be windy.
A great museum to visit with regular themed talks, displays and activities. We loved the ‘Space’. Child friendly.
49 locals recommend
The Novium Museum
1 Tower St
49 locals recommend
A great museum to visit with regular themed talks, displays and activities. We loved the ‘Space’. Child friendly.
A voyage of discovery for adults & children alike.
48 locals recommend
Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium
Telegraph Way
48 locals recommend
A voyage of discovery for adults & children alike.
Trampolining & more at this well run centre. Easy access from A27.
14 locals recommend
Flip Out Chichester
Glenmore Business Park
14 locals recommend
Trampolining & more at this well run centre. Easy access from A27.
A firm favourite of ours. Snuggly sofas & chairs replace traditional cinema seats here. Seated service for food & drinks is a winner!
10 locals recommend
Everyman Cinema Horsham
16 Piries Place
10 locals recommend
A firm favourite of ours. Snuggly sofas & chairs replace traditional cinema seats here. Seated service for food & drinks is a winner!
The boys & I absolutely loved taking these characterful, charming characters for a walk!
Dunreyth Alpacas
The boys & I absolutely loved taking these characterful, charming characters for a walk!
Always a joy for train lovers, young & old alike. Look for special train journeys throughout the year on their website.
85 locals recommend
Bluebell Railway
Sheffield Park
85 locals recommend
Always a joy for train lovers, young & old alike. Look for special train journeys throughout the year on their website.
Tree top climbing with ropes.
10 locals recommend
Go Ape Crawley
Tilgate Drive
10 locals recommend
Tree top climbing with ropes.
Great fun for a young family. Lots of animals, rides & activities that your kids will love. Animal encounters on offer here too.
154 locals recommend
Drusillas Park
Alfriston Road
154 locals recommend
Great fun for a young family. Lots of animals, rides & activities that your kids will love. Animal encounters on offer here too.

Fresh flowers

Gorgeous friendly staff & beautiful blooms to match!
The Pulborough Tea Room
46 Lower St
Gorgeous friendly staff & beautiful blooms to match!
Flowers of dreams.
Spriggs Florist
High Street
Flowers of dreams.

Cars

Pre-loved classic & modern cars for sale. Sourcing & servicing available as well as camper van & motor home hire.
Arun Independent Jaguar and Classic Car Specialist
Stane Street
Pre-loved classic & modern cars for sale. Sourcing & servicing available as well as camper van & motor home hire.
Home of the Festival of Speed & the Goodwood Revival.
348 locals recommend
Goodwood Motor Circuit
348 locals recommend
Home of the Festival of Speed & the Goodwood Revival.

Hair

My go to hairdressers for over a decade. Great service & super friendly staff.
TONI&GUY Horsham
58A West St
My go to hairdressers for over a decade. Great service & super friendly staff.
Good local hairdressers. Great with children.
Cocos Style
39 High St
Good local hairdressers. Great with children.

Food scene

If you love ice cream, this is the best ice cream parlour we have found. Serving ice creams, waffles, pancakes & sundaes. Check opening times as they can vary. The cake shop opposite LG Cafe is also worth taking a look at (owned by the same people).
9 locals recommend
Pallant of Arundel
17 High St
9 locals recommend
If you love ice cream, this is the best ice cream parlour we have found. Serving ice creams, waffles, pancakes & sundaes. Check opening times as they can vary. The cake shop opposite LG Cafe is also worth taking a look at (owned by the same people).
23 locals recommend
Butlers
25 Tarrant St
23 locals recommend