We are ideally placed for walking and cycling, being close to the South Downs Way and the Monarch's Way. You can park and walk directly onto the South Downs, following the old Leper's Way up onto the Downs with its iron age earthworks, and with magnificent views to Arundel castle, the Arun Valley, the sea and Isle of Wight.

Or follow the River Arun from Burpham village to the old church at South Stoke, mentioned in the Domesday book, and then north to Amberley or south to Arundel via the Black Rabbit. We have a great deal of wildlife here, from glow-worms to hares, pheasants and partridges as well as the rare chalkland butterflies and orchids. Old traditional flowers such as cornflowers, bluebells and poppies abound in the fields.

We offer secure storage for bikes, and packed lunches (bookable) for walkers and cyclists. We always have a stock of walking routes and copies of Ordnance survey maps.

For more information visit www.sussexbythesea.com. An example walk is here

Lower Barpham and Monarch's Way

Arundel to Burpham

Sussex walks and talks

Photographic opportunities abound, from the historic Wealden villages and Arundel, to the stunning views of the Downs and Arun Valley. Groups of eight or more can organize a photgraphic day, workshop or weekend with Steve Penticost, who is a professional photographer by previous trade. Steve can act as your guide to photo spots, and show you how to compose your shots to best effect, and make the most of your equipment.

Arundel is the historic heart of the South Downs. Dominated by the 11th Century Norman Castle and Roman Catholic Cathedral which side by side, high on a hilltop dominating the view for miles. Arundel is full of quaint narrow streets, specialist shops and a wide variety of restuarants and cafes. Find out more by visiting Arundel Museum & Heritage centre or go the Visitor Information Centre.

The River Arun winds its way through the town and visitors can enjoy the river by hiring motor boats on the river or row boats on Swanborne Lake situated in Arundel Park, 1000 acres of beautiful parkland.

For more information visit http://www.arundel.org.uk/

Historic gardens within a short distance include West Dean, Great Dixter, Leonardslee, Nymans, Denmans, Parham House and Petworth. Visit Sussex provide an abbreviated list. , or Tour UK gardens. Other local attractions include Amberley Working Museum, Bignor Roman Villa , and the superb downland villages such as Bury, Bosham Harbour(where King Canute tried to send back the waves).

National Trust and English Heritage attractions

The National Trust owns many of the South Downs sites of outstanding natural beauty, as well as historic houses and estates such as Uppark and Petworth. English Heritage manages many sites, including the Weald and Downland Museum, Fishbourne Roman Palace, and Boxgrove Priory.

Arundel Wildfowl and Wetlands trust and Pulborough Brooks provide birding opportunities for all the migratory birds which flock to these wetlands. Sussex has over 30 nature reserves from the marshes at Pagham to the high downs of Ditchling Beacon.