Things to Do

Tinwood Estate is located near to the South Downs National Park in West Sussex and has gained a reputation for producing quality English sparkling wine.

Tinwood vineyards boast a selection of fine tasteful wines, including; the Estate Brut, the Blanc de Blancs and an exquisite Rosé.

It offers daily wine tours around the picturesque vineyards and luxury private lodges available to hire.

Situated in the heart of the South Downs, the picturesque market town of Petworth is full of arts and culture, independent gift shops, traditional country pubs and cafes and cosy bed and breakfasts, hotels and Inns.

Why not spend the day or weekend soaking in the heritage this beautiful market town has to offer?

Taurus Wines is an independent, award-winning wine merchant and importer near Bramley in the Surrey Hills.

They specialise in parties, weddings and celebrations, as well as having an extensive range of fine wines, beers, spirits and cigars, all nestled on the shelves of their beautifully renovated barn.

Gilbert White was aged 7 or 8 when the White family moved from the Vicarage on Selborne’s Plestor, to this house, called ‘The Wakes’ (named after the Wake family who had lived here previously).

At that time the property would have been no more than a ‘two up, two down’ but over the subsequent years lots of extensions and additions have been made, creating the long sizeable house you see today.

The rooms have been restored following descriptions in White’s own correspondence and include a chair he used at Oriel College, Oxford (loaned from the College), items of contemporary furniture, family portraits and bed hangings embroidered for him by his aunts.

The Weald and Downland Living Museum is a museum located in West Sussex, England. It is an open-air museum that focuses on preserving and showcasing historic buildings from the Weald and Downland region.

The museum is set on a 40-acre site and features a collection of over 50 historic buildings that have been rescued and reconstructed on the site to provide visitors with a glimpse into the past.

Key features of the Weald and Downland Living Museum include:

Historic Buildings: The museum houses a variety of historic buildings, including traditional houses, barns, a watermill, a medieval shop, and more. Each building has been carefully restored and furnished to represent a different period in history.

Demonstrations and Workshops: Visitors have the opportunity to witness traditional crafts and skills in action through various demonstrations and workshops. Craftspeople often showcase activities such as blacksmithing, pottery, and traditional cooking methods.

Take a step back in time and immerse yourself in the history and culture of Bignor Roman Villa, the remains of a Roman home, complete with some of the most finest mosaic floors nestled in the heart of the South Downs.

Bignor Roman Villa is the perfect place to visit for history lovers keen to discover what life was like living in a Roman Villa.

The remains of this Norman castle are perched on a high natural knoll overlooking the River Adur, defending a gap in the South Downs.

Built soon after the Norman Conquest to help protect William I’s newly won territories, the castle was the Sussex seat of the de Braose family.

The one surviving wall of the tower, standing 14 metres high, provides a glimpse of how imposing the castle once was.

Climb to the top of the motte for stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Butser Ancient Farm is a unique experimental archaeology site nestled into the rolling countryside of the South Downs National Park.

The farm features archaeological reconstructions of ancient buildings from the Stone Age, Iron Age, Roman Britain and the Anglo-Saxon period.

The buildings are internationally famous and appear frequently in documentaries and feature films. Butser Ancient Farm grows its own crops from prehistory and keeps rare breeds of animals, such as goats and sheep.

Historic Arundel in Sussex is most famous for its 900 year old castle. You can learn more about the history of the castle and town at award winning, Arundel Museum.

Discover how millions of years ago, Arundel was covered by a warm Cretaceous sea and meet the creatures that thrived in it.

Meet Homo heidelbergensis, who, 500,000 years ago lived in the area, and the neanderthals who hunted mammoths in Palaeolithic Arundel.

Discover objects left behind by the Romans who lived locally. You can even enjoy a bespoke Museum walking tour of the town.

There is something for everyone at Arundel Museum.

• Enjoy our Family Events Days
• Encourage your family to take the Museum Detective challenge
• Experience our Walking through History Tours
• Visit the Museum Shop
• Find out what to do and where to go at our Tourist Information Point
• Rest and relax with a refreshing cup of tea or coffee
• Fully wheelchair accessible
• Assistance dogs welcome

Jane Austen’s House Museum in Chawton, Hampshire, is the house where Jane Austen lived and wrote. It is the most treasured Austen site in the world.

It was here that Jane’s genius flourished and where she wrote, revised and had published all her major works: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.

Step back in time and visit the ruins of Cowdray. This tudor house was partially destroyed by a fire in 1793 and a popular visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII.

The incredible Cowdray ruins is set in Cowdray Park, nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park.

Chichester Festival Theatre located in the heart of Chichester is one of the UK’s flagship theatres. It opened its doors in 1962, by founder Leslie Evershed Martin.

The theatre has built a solid reputation within the arts industry for its exceptional productions and working with young people and the community.

Goodwood’s Motor Circuit is renowned for bringing the creme de la creme of race cars to its tracks every year, from classic sports cars to modern masterpieces.

Be part of the world famous Goodwood Revival and Member’s Meeting, enjoy one of Goodwood’s ultimate driving experiences and rise early on a Sunday for the Breakfast Club. There’s something for everyone at Goodwood Motor Circuit!

With over 39 years of experience in providing incredible Driving Experiences, Everyman Racing has built up a perfect line of experiences to satisfy the driving dreams of you and your friends.

With Provisional Licence driving experiences, Junior driving experiences and Adaptive driving experiences, we’re confident that almost anybody can fulfil their dreams and get behind the wheel of their most desired vehicles.

Goodwood racecourse is set amongst the rolling hills of the South Downs. The horses took their first gallop in 1802 and the racecourse has since become one of the finest racecourses in the country.

Goodwood’s racing season is a much sought after event, with a horse race for everyone, from Three Friday Nights – live music and racing, Family Race Day, Qatar Goodwood Festival and Midweek racing to name but a few.