Where to Stay in West Sussex
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West Sussex is a county of gentle beauty and quiet distinction, a place where the South Downs roll down to a varied coastline, ancient forests provide some of the finest walking in the south east and a scattering of cathedral cities, market towns and villages offer an exceptional range of places to stay.
The South Downs National Park defines much of the county’s character, its chalk ridge running east to west before dropping to the sea at Beachy Head just over the East Sussex border. In West Sussex the Downs have a particular openness and grandeur, with wide skies, sweeping views across the Weald to the north and the sea to the south, and a network of ancient trackways and footpaths that make this some of the most rewarding walking country in southern England. The South Downs Way, one of England’s finest long distance walking routes, runs the full length of the national park and passes through some of the most beautiful landscapes the county has to offer.
Chichester is one of the most complete Roman and medieval cities in England, its street plan still following the original Roman grid, its magnificent cathedral dominating the city centre and its excellent festival theatre giving it a cultural life that punches well above its modest size. Arundel, with its imposing castle and cathedral rising above the River Arun, is one of the most dramatic and picturesque small towns in the south east.
The West Sussex coast takes in the traditional seaside resort of Worthing, the yachting and watersports centre of Bognor Regis and the sheltered harbours and sailing waters around Chichester Harbour, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is among the most important wildlife habitats on the south coast.
Whether you are looking for a walking holiday on the South Downs, a cultural break in Chichester, a stay in Arundel or a seaside retreat on the West Sussex coast, this is a county of understated quality that rewards every visit.
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