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The English village of Pulborough in the county of West Sussex is a fairly typical small town of about 5,000 located 50 miles southwest of London. On the edge of South Downs, travelers will find themselves just 20 miles from the popular seaside city of Brighton on the English Channel. It's about the same distance to the much quieter beaches of East and West Wittering near the cathedral city of Chichester.
Idyllic Countryside
Southern England’s band of glorious scenery known as the South Downs covers 100 square miles. South Downs Way National Trail winds through these chalk hills that are home to thousands of sheep, picturesque old pubs and flint cottages with thatched roofs in little villages. Walkers and cyclists enjoy plants, birds, roe deer, hares hopping through meadows of wildflowers and even the occasional red kite soaring above the ancient stone walls and burrows.
Castles, Cliffs, Culture and Cars
Arundel Castle dates back to the late 11th century, offering visitors insights into medieval life at the time of the Crusades. Set in a commanding position in glorious gardens, the treasure-filled castle has been used as a set location for many films. Dramatically overlooking the English Channel, the ancient, but bright white, Seven Sister Chalk Cliffs at Beachy Head in East Sussex are considered more spectacular than the White Cliffs of Dover, appearing as a substitute in many film shoots. In Lewes, East Sussex, a 600-year-old country house is the lovely setting for the summertime Glyndebourne Festival, featuring a leading opera company founded in 1934. Just outside Chichester, the 17th-century estate of the Duke of Richmond is Goodwood House, where classic car gatherings, motor racing and horse racing take place.
Brighton: Beaches and Browsing
Known for its rock-strewn beachfront located steps from the city center, historic Brighton Pier is a magnet for fun, extending over the English Channel and featuring carnival rides, gaming arcades and food stalls. Royal Pavilion, once a seaside retreat for George IV, attracts tourists for its exotic design, reminiscent of imperial India. Brighton is well known for shopping, dining, the Old Market, tea shops and festivals -- from art to beer to gay pride -- throughout the year, especially in summer months. Cars and camper vans headed to the seaside at the Witterings can be seen with surfboards on their roofs. A wetsuit is a must. Sailing and boating are popular, as well as the Chichester Sunday car boot sales, where you can browse for anything the sellers can transport in the trunks of their cars, including bric-a-brac, junk and, sometimes, surprising treasures.
Glorious Gardens
A few miles north of Pulborough, children can enjoy hayrides, pony and tractor rides, farm animals, a petting zoo and mini-golf at Fishers Farm Park. Nearby, Petworth Park, run by the National Trust, is a lovely site with 700 acres surrounding a 17th-century mansion housing an important art collection. Pulborough has its own stop on the South Downs Light Railway: a train is pulled through the garden center by an authentic coal-burning steam engine. For the outdoor enthusiast ready to get his feet wet, angling is popular on the ponds and lakes created by the tidal River Arun.
Idyllic Countryside
Southern England’s band of glorious scenery known as the South Downs covers 100 square miles. South Downs Way National Trail winds through these chalk hills that are home to thousands of sheep, picturesque old pubs and flint cottages with thatched roofs in little villages. Walkers and cyclists enjoy plants, birds, roe deer, hares hopping through meadows of wildflowers and even the occasional red kite soaring above the ancient stone walls and burrows.
Castles, Cliffs, Culture and Cars
Arundel Castle dates back to the late 11th century, offering visitors insights into medieval life at the time of the Crusades. Set in a commanding position in glorious gardens, the treasure-filled castle has been used as a set location for many films. Dramatically overlooking the English Channel, the ancient, but bright white, Seven Sister Chalk Cliffs at Beachy Head in East Sussex are considered more spectacular than the White Cliffs of Dover, appearing as a substitute in many film shoots. In Lewes, East Sussex, a 600-year-old country house is the lovely setting for the summertime Glyndebourne Festival, featuring a leading opera company founded in 1934. Just outside Chichester, the 17th-century estate of the Duke of Richmond is Goodwood House, where classic car gatherings, motor racing and horse racing take place.
Brighton: Beaches and Browsing
Known for its rock-strewn beachfront located steps from the city center, historic Brighton Pier is a magnet for fun, extending over the English Channel and featuring carnival rides, gaming arcades and food stalls. Royal Pavilion, once a seaside retreat for George IV, attracts tourists for its exotic design, reminiscent of imperial India. Brighton is well known for shopping, dining, the Old Market, tea shops and festivals -- from art to beer to gay pride -- throughout the year, especially in summer months. Cars and camper vans headed to the seaside at the Witterings can be seen with surfboards on their roofs. A wetsuit is a must. Sailing and boating are popular, as well as the Chichester Sunday car boot sales, where you can browse for anything the sellers can transport in the trunks of their cars, including bric-a-brac, junk and, sometimes, surprising treasures.
Glorious Gardens
A few miles north of Pulborough, children can enjoy hayrides, pony and tractor rides, farm animals, a petting zoo and mini-golf at Fishers Farm Park. Nearby, Petworth Park, run by the National Trust, is a lovely site with 700 acres surrounding a 17th-century mansion housing an important art collection. Pulborough has its own stop on the South Downs Light Railway: a train is pulled through the garden center by an authentic coal-burning steam engine. For the outdoor enthusiast ready to get his feet wet, angling is popular on the ponds and lakes created by the tidal River Arun.
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