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West Sussex lies on the coast of central southern England, within easy reach of London and Gatwick Airport, but a world away in its quiet beauty and charm. An inspirational setting to the likes of poet William Blake, painter John Constable and novelist H G Wells, this beautiful rural county remains an unspoilt and unexplored part of England. West Sussex manages to retain an aura of tranquillity and a sense of being away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Iron Age Hillforts on the South Downs are reminders of the length of time people have been relying on the chalk hills for their livelihood. Today, many visitors walk up onto the Downs to enjoy the fabulous views that these ancient remains offer and to breathe the fresh sea air as it comes in of the Channel. West Sussex can offer over 2,500 miles of well kept long distance and local footpaths and bridleways and plenty of lovely village pubs! Combine a walk through ancient woodland and lush hillsides with one of the magnificent county estates such as Petworth House or Arundel Castle or the historically important Fishbourne Roman Palace in Chichester. For the sporting types there is horse-racing at Fontwell and Goodwood, golf at Cowdray, showjumping at Hickstead, polo at Cowdrey Park, or a boat trip around picturesque Chichester Harbour with Chichester Harbour Water Tours. Nature lovers can explore the lakes and reedbeds at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre and there are magnificent Gardens such as Leonardslee, Borde Hill, Nymans, High Beeches, Wakehurst, Highdown Chalk Garden, West Dean, and Denmans. For the culture vultures there are an abundance of Museums and places to visit for those interested in the history of West Sussex including Chichester Cathedral, the Weald and Downland Museum.

Must see and do in West Sussex ...............Petworth House and Park, Arundel Castle, Arundel Museum  and Heritage Centre, Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Fishbourne Roman Palace Chichester, Chichester Cathedral, Weald and Downland Open Air Museum Chichester, Pulborough Brooks RSPB Nature Reserve ,  Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Horsham, Arundel Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre, Amberley Working Museum, Goodwood House Chichester, Chichester Harbour Water Tours , West Wittering Beach ,

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