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 Arundel
is the Historic Heart of the South
Downs. Your first view of the town is guaranteed
to take your breath away.
Dominated by the 11th Century Norman Castle and Roman
Catholic Gothic cathedral which sit side-by-side, high
on a hillside, Arundel has quaint narrow streets, specialist
shops and a good mix of restaurants.
 Historic
and beautiful – that’s the best way to describe
charming Arundel. Arundel Castle has
been home to the Dukes of Norfolk & their ancestors
for over 850 years and is well worth a visit. So too
is the Cathedral of Our Lady & St Philip
Howard - a Victorian Gothic Catholic Cathedral
designed by Joseph Hansom who designed the Hansom Cab.
Close by is St Nicholas Church and
the Fitzalan Chapel. This unique building
accommodates a Church of England and a Catholic section.
Entrance to the Church of England church is on London
Road and the Catholic chapel is accessed through the
Castle grounds!
 You
can find out more about the town’s colourful and
lively past at Arundel Museum & Heritage
Centre. For active visitors, there are great walks around the town, including the Arundel Audio Tour which you can hire
from the Visitor Information
Centre. This takes you through Arundel’s cobbled
streets at your own pace on your very own historical
tour! Nearby walks include
the River Arun, Arundel Park and South Downs - contact
the Visitor Information
Centre for details. Frighten yourself with spooky
local stories at Arundel Ghost Experience.
The River Arun winds its way around the town and is
a magnet for wildlife. With more than 60 acres of ponds,
lakes and reedbeds, Arundel Wildfowl and Wetlands
Centre attracts some of the world’s most
spectacular ducks, geese and swans.
 The
best way to enjoy the river is on a River Arun
Cruise heading for the Black Rabbit pub or
further north to Amberley. Or, you can hire motor boats
on the river or rowing boats on Swanbourne Lake in Arundel Park - 1,000 acres of largely
open downland.
For the more energetic, there is Mill Road
Leisure & Sports Park with putting greens
and tennis courts. Take a dip in the re-opened Arundel
Lido – the most scenic open air heated
swimming pool in Britain (open summer only). For fishing
enthusiasts, there’s river fishing on the Arun
and Trout fishing on four spring-fed lakes at Chalk
Springs Fishery. Arundel Farm Riding
& Driving Centre offers riding in the countryside
for experienced accompanied riders or lessons for the
inexperienced.
 After
all that activity, relax in the Town Centre with a cream tea or a leisurely stroll around the many
galleries, antiques and specialist shops.
Contact
Arundel Visitor Information Centre for more information.
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