Best Places to Visit in West Sussex

Amir
3 min readMay 20, 2019

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Far from the city sprawl of London and yet close enough to be reached within few hours, West Sussex borders East Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, and the English Channel. The county which is located in the south of England is lined with beautiful towns and quintessential countryside hotels.

Towns such as Arundel and Chichester have a compelling Roman, Medieval and Saxon history, while others like Bognor Regis and Worthing are known for the sunny days and beautiful beaches, making for a perfect holidays with the family.

That’s not all; there are many towns in the West Sussex that have their own significance and worth exploring. Also, you will find lots of beautiful and cost-effective Hotels in West Sussex that would make your visit more fulfilling.

Let’s talk about the three best places to visit in the county:

Arundel

Comfort Inn Hotel

Arundel is home to the iconic 11th century Arundel Castle and the striking Victorian Gothic Cathedral. Now, the cathedral may look like it is from the medieval period however its history actually dates back to the 1800s and you would be surprised to see how well maintained the ancient properties in the town are.

With a plethora of art galleries and some beautiful homes dating back to the Victorian and Georgian period, the town is a hidden gem for all those who love the serenity of the countryside and have an inclination towards art. In fact, if you will visit the place towards the end of August, then you will get to enjoy their art festivals too.

Petworth

Petworth

Offering a perfect mixture of art, history and fascinating old streets, Petworth is a beautiful town located in the South Downs. While in the county you won’t want to miss the Petworth House whose owner was a close friend of J.M.W. Turner, thus making it a home to lots of Turner’s paintings. In fact, many of the scenes in acclaimed Turner movie were shot in this now National Trust owned property.

The center of town, especially Lombard Street, is a beauty to be explored and being a well-developed small town, you will find lots of galleries, artisan places, and antique stores around.

Worthing

Worthing

Being the largest town of West Sussex, Worthing is a well-established working town in fine condition and offers all the amenities that you would find in a city. However, since you are right by the lower slopes of South Downs while being there, you will also find a sense of peace and warmth of a town around.

Where to stay in West Sussex?

You will find lots of hotels in West Sussex, in every town that you will be visiting. From modern luxury to the comforts of home, there’s something for everyone in this hidden corner of the world. Now, if you are looking for a place to stay in Arundel, then Comfort Inn could be the perfect hotel for you. They offer all the amenities that you would expect to receive from a high-end hotel at extremely affordable prices. You can visit them at https://www.comfortinnarundel.com/ to check out their services and book a room.

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Amir

I am working in hotel and travel industry from couple of years. And, I love to explore the world especially Europe.