Countryside

There’s plenty to see and do whilst enjoying a relaxing leisure break at the Norfolk Arms Hotel. The hotel offers tastefully decorated bedrooms, cosy lounges, delicious food and friendly, helpful staff.

Arundel is the ideal base from which to explore the beautiful countryside and many places of interest in West Sussex. Along with three designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Chichester Harbour, the Sussex Downs and the High Weald, this area offers a diversity of fascinating places to visit.

The Norfolk Arms Hotel is central in this beautiful town in West Sussex, nestling beneath the battlements of the Norman Castle, you can stay in this friendly Georgian Coaching Inn for your short break in Arundel and discover the 1,000 years of history surrounding you.

Only an hour outside London, on a southern spur of the South Downs Arundel is a historic market town with roots back to Saxon times. It didn't escape the attentions of the Romans and at nearby Pulborough are the excavations of the largest roman villa ever discovered in Great Britain. Arundel maintains its quaint charm with cobbled streets, Georgian architecture and preference for independent specialist stores lining its shopping streets.

This quaint town is an ideal base for a weekend break in West Sussex with its excellent placement it is in easy reach of the seaside towns of Littlehampton and Bognor Regis, and just a little further to Brighton. There are plenty of things to keep you busy, whether you're looking for glorious landscapes, history and architecture or art and culture we are sure you will not be disappointed.

As part of your short break in West Sussex a wonderful day out would be to visit Goodwood, which has so much more to offer than merely racing. The House and Estate are open to visitors, and in the grounds is The Cass Sculpture Park showcasing wonderful local talent as well as those from further afield. On your weekend break in Arundel you could follow the Gallery Trail taking in museums, galleries and art venues, or a trail of a different kind if you get closer to nature by visiting the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Conservation Centre. Whatever you decide to occupy your time with we are sure you will find a warm welcome at the Norfolk Arms Hotel.