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Our History and Heritage category brings all Coast Radar’s West Sussex listings related to looking for something to do or a place to visit together where they offer some form of historic or heritage based activity.
Finding the best things to see and do on a West Sussex day out with your family or friends is easy – simply explore the historic and heritage links below, hit the jump to my location button or use the search bar to plan your next West Sussex activity.
Goodwood House is the seat of the Dukes of Richmond. Over the years many architects have contributed to the design of the house, including James Wyatt. It was the intention to build the house to a unique octagonal layout, but only three of the eight sides were built. Some of the older parts of the house also survive, although some Read more…
Chichester Cathedral has fine architecture in both the Norman and the Gothic styles. Chichester Cathedral has two architectural features that are unique among England’s medieval cathedrals; a free-standing medieval bell tower (or campanile) and double aisles. The cathedral contains two rare medieval sculptures, and many modern art works including tapestries, stained glass and sculpture, many of these commissioned by Dean Read more…
Weald and Downland Open Air Museum has six (13th – 19th) centuries of rural hertitage set in roling countryside. Explore the museums village, working watermill and collection of rescued buildings then have a break in the cafe or a lakeside picnic. Read more…
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery collections are very diverse. With one of the largest costume collections in England as well as a stunning collection of toys and dolls. A Local History Archive is very extensive as are the Archaeology Collections. The Fine Art and Decorative Art Collections cover different styles and centuries. Please note that not all of these items Read more…
The oldest part of Sompting St Marys Church is the Saxon Tower, which has stonework that has been dated as pre-1000AD and stands at around 25m high with walls 76cm thick. The spire is the earliest example of a Rhenish helm in England. The framework is square, with a four-sided pyramid rising to a central mast. Read more…
Bignor Roman Villa is the remains of a large Roman courtyard villa and farm which has been excavated. It is well-known for its high quality mosaic floors, which are some of the most complete and intricate in England. The site was discovered in 1811 by George Tupper who was ploughing the field. As well as the actual remains you can Read more…
The Cathedral of our Lady and St. Philip Howard in Arundel is a Roman Catholic Cathedral build between 1869 and 1873 by the 15th Duke of Norfolk. Plans designed by JA Hansom, the designer of the Hansom cab. Originally the Parish Church of St. Philip Neri, it became the Cathedral of the diocese of Arundel and Brighton in 1970. The Read more…
Fishbourne Roman Palace was originally a military base but changed to a Palace by the end of the first century. You can see a selection of mosaics within the palace and outside, the northern half of the formal garden has been replanted to its original plan as recovered by excavation. Audio-visual programme available and site museum. Read more…
Ancient castle and family home of the Dukes of Norfolk for over 850 years. Visit and just walk around or pre-book a guided tour of the many collections, interiors, floer and kitchen gardens. Throughout the season many historical re-enactments, falconry displays. Read more…
The guest house and other remains of a Benedictine priory: much of the fine 12th to 14th- century monastic church survives as the parish church. Read more…
Petworth House, country house and park with an internationally important art collection. The park includes a woodland garden and large deer park landscaped by Capability brown. Read more…
Parham has only been owned by three families since the building was started in 1577 and extended over the years. Built from local stone and slates. Parham’s Gardens consist of seven acres of Pleasure Grounds and a four acre Walled Garden. Lunches and teas are served within the 16th century kitchen. Wheelchair access to the gardens. Read more…
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