Arundel (England)

Arundel sits at the midpoint of the South Downs, and is named after the River Arun, which passes through the western part of the town. The town is steeped in history, and was mentioned in the Norman Domesday Book.

By car

Arundel is on the main coast road through West Sussex, the A27, which runs east to Worthing, Brighton and Hove, and west to Chichester, Portsmouth and Southampton. The A284 links Arundel to nearby Littlehampton to the south and London via the A29.

By train

Arundel is on the Arun Valley Line (also known as the Mid Sussex Line). Direct trains are available from London Victoria, Gatwick Airport, Southampton, Portsmouth, Chichester and Bognor Regis. West Coastway Line services from Brighton, Worthing and Littlehampton will usually require changing at Barnham or sometimes Ford. From Epsom, Leatherhead and Dorking it will be necessary to change at Horsham.

Arundel is very compact, and you can easily discover its charms on foot, although the High Street is set on a very steep hill. Take your time and make the climb up the hill via St Nicholas Church to the Cathedral, well worth the climb.

By bus

The town is served by buses operated by Stagecoach and Compass Travel.

By taxi

There is taxi rank at Arundel Station and information can be found at Arundel Visitor Information Centre.

• Arundel Castle

  phone: +44 1903 882173
  11th-century castle and gardens. One of the most complete and impressive castles remaining in Britain. Also host special events such as jousting, Shakespeare, period combat tournaments where additional charges may apply.

• Zimmer Stewart Gallery

  address: Tarrant Street
  Established in 2003 this contemporary art gallery shows new and established artists in a rolling programme of 8-10 exhibitions each year.

• Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre

  phone: +44 1798 831370
  address: Station Road, Amberley, BN18 9LT
  Industrial heritage centre in a rural disused chalk quarry with heritage bus and rail transport and traditional craftsmen.

• Arundel Wetland Centre

  phone: +44 1903 883 355
  address: Mill Road BN18 9PB
  Wetland wildlife park with walks, talks and a variety of native and exotic species with a boat safari included. Very wheelchair/pushchair friendly.

• Arundel Cathedral

  phone: +44 1903 882297
  address: London Road
  Founded by Henry, 15th Duke of Norfolk, the building was completed on 1 July 1873 to the designs of Joseph Hansom, inventor of the Hansom cab. All are welcome to pray, meditate, contemplate or simply view the architecture

• Arundel Lido

  phone: +44 1903 884 772
  address: Queen Street, BN18 9JG
  Outdoor main, entry and child swimming pools in landscaped grounds with refreshments

• Chalk Springs Trout Fishery

  phone: +44 1903 883742
  address: Park Bottom BN18 0AA
  Rainbow and brown trout fly fishery and farm in woodland valley. Pre-booking recommended as spaces limited. Fresh trout also sometimes sold, again best to call first.

• Swanbourne Lodge and Lake

  phone: +44 1903 884 293
  Tea Lodge, park and rowing boat hire March-September (weather permitting)

• Arundel Museum

  phone: +1903 885 866
  address: Mill Road, BN18 9PA
  Local collections of Arundel history from Roman times to present including clockmaking, horseracing, railwayana from Ford and children experiences.

• Mill Road Leisure Putting and Tea Room

  address: Mill Road, BN18 9PA
  Putting green and tea room.

• Waterside Cafe and Boat Hire

  phone: +44 7908 159173
  address: Mill Road, BN18 9PA
  Waterside café with view of river Arun with small boat hire available

Buy art and antiques - Arundel is full of antique shops and galleries.

• Nineveh House

  address: Tarrant Street, BN18 9NJ
  Antiques market in the former Trinity Chapel, early Victorian building - 1837 to 1981 - raised by the Congregational Dissenters under the Rev Orlando Thomas Dobbin to replace the Old Chapel two doors down (now Larkin's Supermarket).

Arundel has many places to eat dotted about the town, particularly around the High Street, Tarrant Street and Queen Street.

• White Hart

  phone: +44 1903 882374
  address: 12 Queen Street
  Real ale and pub food, reports of dodgy pints have been heard.

• Pizza Express

  phone: +44 1903 885467
  address: 33 High Street

• China Palace

  phone: +44 1903 883702
  address: 67 High Street
  This Chinese restaurant is slightly on the higher priced range, but is known throughout the area for its high quality food and polite service.

Arundel has many pubs around the town:

• The Eagle

  address: 41 Tarrant Street
  Pub with food and noted for live music.

• The Kings Arms

  address: 36 Tarrant Street
  Traditional free house pub with real ales, opened circa 1625.

• The Norfolk Arms Hotel

  address: 22 High Street

• The Red Lion

  phone: +44 1903 882 214
  address: 45 High Street, BN18 9AG
  Traditional English pub with local food, ales and a beer garden

• The St. Mary's Gate

  phone: +44 1903 883 145
  address: London Road, BN18 9BA
  A traditional pub with food, drink and a few B&B rooms.

• The Swan Hotel

  phone: +44 1903 882314
  address: 27-29 High Street, BN18 9AG
  Pub and restaurant with 14-bedroom accommodation.

• The Black Rabbit

  phone: +44 1903 882 638
  address: Mill Road, BN18 9PB
  Pub and restaurant with riverside views of the Arun.

• The Norfolk Arms

  phone: +44 1903 882101
  address: High Street, BN18 9AB
  Restaurant and bar with 33 Bedrooms from standard doubles to superior suites.

• Comfort Inn

  phone: +44 1903 840840
  address: Crossbush BN17 7QQ
  Modern hotel with 53 en-suite rooms, breakfast/bar area.

• Amberley Castle

  phone: +44 1798 831992
  address: BN18 9LT
  Provides luxury rooms in an exclusive environment. A table for lunch, tea or dinner can be reserved by non-residents but children must be over 8 and well behaved.

• Premier Inn

  phone: +44 871 527 8022
  address: Crossbush Lane, Crossbush, BN18 9PQ
  Premier Inn with free onsite parking.

Other places of interest in the Arundel area:

• Littlehampton
• The South Downs
• The village of Amberley.
• Littlehampton seaside town, located only four miles away. Regular bus service to and from Littlehampton available.