Guidebook to restaurants and sightseeing in Arundel
Food scene
Great cafe and a excellent pop up tapas restaurant in the evenings (weds-sun). Personal favourite of mine- friendly, relaxed and easy going atmosphere, and of course, lovely food .
12 locals recommend
Motte & Bailey Cafe
49 High StGreat cafe and a excellent pop up tapas restaurant in the evenings (weds-sun). Personal favourite of mine- friendly, relaxed and easy going atmosphere, and of course, lovely food .
Long standing favourite- cosy Italian restaurant upstairs with great food and wine list. Downstairs the Osteria offers more casual open seating. Good coffee!
9 locals recommend
Pappardelle Ristorante and Osteria
41A High StLong standing favourite- cosy Italian restaurant upstairs with great food and wine list. Downstairs the Osteria offers more casual open seating. Good coffee!
Classic British cuisine. Rated the top restaurant in Arundel with good reason. ££-£££.
31 locals recommend
The Parsons Table
Tarrant StreetClassic British cuisine. Rated the top restaurant in Arundel with good reason. ££-£££.
Set right on the river Arun, this place is lovely in summer. Sit out and watch the boats/canoes/swans go by! At night the fire pits will keep you warm. Good pub food. Lovely walk to the Black Rabbit from the town centre (along the river bank on the castle side of the river).
46 locals recommend
The Black Rabbit
Mill LaneSet right on the river Arun, this place is lovely in summer. Sit out and watch the boats/canoes/swans go by! At night the fire pits will keep you warm. Good pub food. Lovely walk to the Black Rabbit from the town centre (along the river bank on the castle side of the river).
Dating to the 16th C - the place is cute and the slices of cake are huge. Traditional tea rooms.
Belinda's Tea Room
13 Tarrant StDating to the 16th C - the place is cute and the slices of cake are huge. Traditional tea rooms.
Pubs/live music
Local pub with walled garden and regular live music. Serves typical pub food.
21 locals recommend
The Red Lion
45 High StLocal pub with walled garden and regular live music. Serves typical pub food.
Funky, quirky sort of venue! Live music and comedy in the old jailhouse under the town hall. Licenced bar.
Arundel Ghost Experience
Maltravers StreetFunky, quirky sort of venue! Live music and comedy in the old jailhouse under the town hall. Licenced bar.
Sightseeing
Amazing historical gem that is absolutely worth a visit.
I particularly recommend the Collectors Earls' gardens (stunning), the armoury is a favourite for most kids and in the warmer months, the jousting/historical events are a definite hit. Outdoor theatre/music events in the castle grounds during August are wonderful- its traditional to take a picnic (and an umbrella)!
451 locals recommend
Arundel Castle
Amazing historical gem that is absolutely worth a visit.
I particularly recommend the Collectors Earls' gardens (stunning), the armoury is a favourite for most kids and in the warmer months, the jousting/historical events are a definite hit. Outdoor theatre/music events in the castle grounds during August are wonderful- its traditional to take a picnic (and an umbrella)!
Discover the story of Arundel; the town, the port, the castle and its people in this award winning museum. A must for history buffs and has hands-on activities for kids.
10 locals recommend
Arundel Museum
Mill RoadDiscover the story of Arundel; the town, the port, the castle and its people in this award winning museum. A must for history buffs and has hands-on activities for kids.
You need a car to visit this but it is absolutely worth the trip for history geeks. World class mosaics left in situ in this Roman villa set amongst the south downs. Kids (or enthusiastic adults) can play dress up and with few hands on games.
27 locals recommend
Bignor Roman Villa
You need a car to visit this but it is absolutely worth the trip for history geeks. World class mosaics left in situ in this Roman villa set amongst the south downs. Kids (or enthusiastic adults) can play dress up and with few hands on games.
Go boating in the summer months, feeding the ducks and swans. Kids absolutely love it. Walk round the park and up to the folly, Hiorne Tower. Lovely views and a cafe facing the lake.
32 locals recommend
Swanbourne Lake
Mill RoadGo boating in the summer months, feeding the ducks and swans. Kids absolutely love it. Walk round the park and up to the folly, Hiorne Tower. Lovely views and a cafe facing the lake.
Hire a boat for a few hours and make your way along the river Arun. Great views of Arundel castle and town- worth it for the photo opportunity! Moor up at the Black Rabbit for lunch, or a pint.
7 locals recommend
Waterside Cafe & Boat Hire
Mill RoadHire a boat for a few hours and make your way along the river Arun. Great views of Arundel castle and town- worth it for the photo opportunity! Moor up at the Black Rabbit for lunch, or a pint.
Beaches
Wild sort of beach with sand dunes and a wide expanse of sand at low tide. Popular for windsurfing.
35 locals recommend
Climping Beach
Wild sort of beach with sand dunes and a wide expanse of sand at low tide. Popular for windsurfing.
Golden sands that you don't often see in the UK. With a cafe and a big car park, expect it to be busy but its worth the trip!
Book your parking in advance here: http://westwitteringestate.co.uk.
329 locals recommend
West Wittering Beach
Pound RoadGolden sands that you don't often see in the UK. With a cafe and a big car park, expect it to be busy but its worth the trip!
Book your parking in advance here: http://westwitteringestate.co.uk.
Not the golden sands of West Witterings but a lovely place for a paddle, walk or a sand castle. Good for crabbing too if you have some bacon, string and a bucket! Cafes and good parking.
34 locals recommend
West Beach
Not the golden sands of West Witterings but a lovely place for a paddle, walk or a sand castle. Good for crabbing too if you have some bacon, string and a bucket! Cafes and good parking.