Guidebook for Rural West Sussex
Food Scene
Village pub overlooking the green where you can watch cricket, enjoy the outdoor seating whilst having a drink or meal.
7 locals recommend
Cricketers Arms Public House
Durbans RoadVillage pub overlooking the green where you can watch cricket, enjoy the outdoor seating whilst having a drink or meal.
Fantastic food in the restaurant and a lovely garden with trout pools. Our personal favourite even though it's a bit further away from us than others.
46 locals recommend
The Duke of Cumberland Arms
Fantastic food in the restaurant and a lovely garden with trout pools. Our personal favourite even though it's a bit further away from us than others.
Great food and atmospehere. Always busy so booking essential. Near Petworth Park so a stroll around there followed by lunch a must-do.
71 locals recommend
Horse Guards Inn
Great food and atmospehere. Always busy so booking essential. Near Petworth Park so a stroll around there followed by lunch a must-do.
White Horse Inn
Mare Hill RoadGood pub grub and usually lively. Nice garden at the back.
The Half Moon, Kirdford
Glasshouse LaneNice pub in lovely setting owned by Jodie Kidd.
The Leconfield Restaurant & Bar
Market SquareProper 'posh' food in Petworth for a treat.
Best restaurant in local area and good value for the Michelin style food compared to London prices. A treat but booking essential.
Restaurant Tristan
East StreetBest restaurant in local area and good value for the Michelin style food compared to London prices. A treat but booking essential.
The Swan Inn
30A Southover High StNice pub with good food. Enclosed garden at back.
Watch the Chef prep food and enjoy the excellent food. Always busy so booking essential but worth it. Parking can be hard so take the time to stroll around Amberley before your meal to enjoy the event.
21 locals recommend
Amberley Black Horse
High StreetWatch the Chef prep food and enjoy the excellent food. Always busy so booking essential but worth it. Parking can be hard so take the time to stroll around Amberley before your meal to enjoy the event.
Pub that is just so much more. Lovely choice of food well prepared and great service. Recently 'done-up' so nice inside and out too.
11 locals recommend
The White Horse Inn
1460 Albourne RoadPub that is just so much more. Lovely choice of food well prepared and great service. Recently 'done-up' so nice inside and out too.
Drinks & Nightlife
The White Hart
Stopham RoadGreat outdoor pub by the river with external seating.
Kinsbrook Vineyard
West Chiltington RoadGreat local vineyard
Fantastic views of the South Downs whilst enjoying their finest grapes in a glass.
7 locals recommend
Upperton Vineyards
Upperton FarmFantastic views of the South Downs whilst enjoying their finest grapes in a glass.
Just about walkable from our house although you may not want to walk back again. Beautifully done and some classy wines.
18 locals recommend
Nyetimber
Just about walkable from our house although you may not want to walk back again. Beautifully done and some classy wines.
Good wine tour and restaurant too. A bit further from us but often open when others may not be.
30 locals recommend
Bolney Wine Estate
Foxhole LaneGood wine tour and restaurant too. A bit further from us but often open when others may not be.
Entertainment & Activities
Goodwood Revival in September is great for all the family. Goodwood Festival of Speed in June is great for high octane fun and the March Members meeting showcases classic cars with masses of entertainment too. Finally Goodwood hold their free themed Breakfast Club meets from Supercar Sunday to Soft top Sunday. An early Sunday morning treat. See their web site for details of all of these great events.
348 locals recommend
Goodwood Motor Circuit
Goodwood Revival in September is great for all the family. Goodwood Festival of Speed in June is great for high octane fun and the March Members meeting showcases classic cars with masses of entertainment too. Finally Goodwood hold their free themed Breakfast Club meets from Supercar Sunday to Soft top Sunday. An early Sunday morning treat. See their web site for details of all of these great events.
Glorious Goodwood is one of the must sea horse racing festivals in the Uk. In July it is the equivalent of Royal Ascot. Other meetings also take place during the season.
334 locals recommend
Goodwood Racecourse
Selhurstpark RoadGlorious Goodwood is one of the must sea horse racing festivals in the Uk. In July it is the equivalent of Royal Ascot. Other meetings also take place during the season.
Great place to go whether wet or dry. Too much to take in across so many subject areas. Not your usual fusty museum.
58 locals recommend
Amberley Museum
New Barn RoadGreat place to go whether wet or dry. Too much to take in across so many subject areas. Not your usual fusty museum.
Sightseeing
Lovely pub at Dell Quay called the Crown and Anchor with views across the Chichester estuary. Don't miss the walk along the path towards the sea if you like boats.
42 locals recommend
Chichester harbour
Dell Quay RoadLovely pub at Dell Quay called the Crown and Anchor with views across the Chichester estuary. Don't miss the walk along the path towards the sea if you like boats.
Interesting slice of history. Built for King George IV as a seaside escape the Pavilions have become a iconic landmark for the town.
289 locals recommend
Brighton Pavilion
Interesting slice of history. Built for King George IV as a seaside escape the Pavilions have become a iconic landmark for the town.
Parks & Nature
The longest sandy beach in Sussex. It does get very busy in the adjoining car park so go early but so much space to enjoy a bucket and spade style sandy beach. Most south coast beaches are pebbly so this one is special.
329 locals recommend
West Wittering Beach
Pound RoadThe longest sandy beach in Sussex. It does get very busy in the adjoining car park so go early but so much space to enjoy a bucket and spade style sandy beach. Most south coast beaches are pebbly so this one is special.
A 35 minute stroll from our front door to this typically English village on a Summers night is a lovely way to spend some time here. A bridleway takes you all the way there.
Wisborough Green
A 35 minute stroll from our front door to this typically English village on a Summers night is a lovely way to spend some time here. A bridleway takes you all the way there.
A great nature reserve with stunning views along with the opportunity to see multiple and varied birds. With hides and look outs it is set up for budding twitchers. With a tea room and shop you can always enjoy it from the comfort of your own chair.
46 locals recommend
Pulborough Brooks RSPB
A great nature reserve with stunning views along with the opportunity to see multiple and varied birds. With hides and look outs it is set up for budding twitchers. With a tea room and shop you can always enjoy it from the comfort of your own chair.
Essentials
Sainsbury's
Stane StreetAround 2 miles.
Waitrose & Partners Storrington
Old Mill DriveAround 7 miles away.
Waitrose & Partners
18 Albion WayNew Waitrose and John Lewis together.
Shopping
Tesco Metro
18 London RdAround 3 miles away.
Upmarket shopping with top designer brand shops through to typical high street.
113 locals recommend
Guildford
Upmarket shopping with top designer brand shops through to typical high street.
Brighton has the North and South Lanes shops. Camden Town market type in North Lanes to designer shops in South Lanes. Plus everything else you need.
339 locals recommend
Brighton
Brighton has the North and South Lanes shops. Camden Town market type in North Lanes to designer shops in South Lanes. Plus everything else you need.