'''Arundel''' [http://www.arundel.org.uk/] is a historical town in West Sussex in the South East of England.

Understand

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.

Get in

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.

By train

Arundel is linked by train to Littlehampton to the south, from where you can change for destinations on the south coast, and Horsham, Crawley and eventually London to the north.

Get around

Arundel is very small, and one can see all of it on foot, although as with most other towns in England, the town is serviced by buses and taxis, which can be found easily at the train station.

By bus

By taxi

See

  • '''Arundel Castle''', tel: +44 (0)1903 882173, e-mail: info@arundelcastle.org. Open Sunday-Friday, 12.00-17.00. 11th century castle and gardens, one of the most complete and impressive castles remaining in Britain. Admission __9.50 for adults, __4.50 for Keep and Gardens only. http://www.arundelcastle.org/
  • '''Arundel Cathedral''', London Road, tel: +44 (0)1903 882297, e-mail: aruncath1@aol.com. Founded by Henry, 15th Duke of Norfolk, the building was completed on 1st July 1873 to the designs of Joseph Hansom, inventor of the Hansom cab. http://www.arundelcathedral.org/
  • Do

  • Buy antiques - Arundel is full of antique shops.
  • Visit the Wildlife and Wetlands Trust, Trout Farm and Swanborne Lake.
  • Visit the Museum.
  • Swim in the outdoor swimming pools during the summer months.
  • Mill Road Putting Green & Tea Room.
  • Eat

  • '''White Hart''', 12 Queen Street (''If you're approaching Arundel from the train station, the pub is on your right hand side, just before you reach the river.''), 01903 882374. Real ale and pub food, reports of dodgy pints have been heard. Quite expensive: __2.50 for a pint.
  • '''Pizza Express''', 33 High Street.
  • '''China Palace''', Chinese Restaurant, 67 High Street. Tel - (01903) 883702. Note, this restaurant is slightly on the higher priced range, but is known throughout the area for its high quality food and polite service.
  • Drink

    Arundel has many pubs located around the town:
  • '''The Eagle''', 41 Tarrant Street.
  • '''The Kings Arms''', 36 Tarrant Street.
  • '''The Norfolk Arms Hotel''', 22 High Street.
  • '''The Red Lion''', 45 High Street.
  • '''The St. Mary's Gate''', London Road.
  • '''The Swan Hotel''', 27-29 High Street.
  • '''The Black Rabbit''', near the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.
  • Sleep

    There are a number of hotels and places to stay in and around Arundel.

  • '''Norfolk Arms Hotel''', High Street - Tel. (01903) 840840.
  • '''Comfort Inn''', Junction A27/A284 - Tel 0808 144 9494.
  • '''Warning Camp Youth Hostel'''
  • Get out

    Other places of interest in the Arundel area:
  • The '''South Downs'''
  • The village of Amberley (West Sussex)
  • Littlehampton seaside town, located only four miles away. Regular bus service to and from Littlehamton available.