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Brighton
Together with its immediate neighbour Hove, forms the city
of Brighton and Hove. Brighton is one of the largest and
most famous seaside resorts retaining much of its Victorian
splendour.
Petworth
The ancient medieval market town of Petworth is
set amidst the lush beauty of the West Sussex countryside in
an area known as the Golden Triangle, its winding lanes and
quaint old buildings give the impression that time has stood
still. Yet nothing could be further from the truth, for Petworth,
whilst maintaining all the charm of the past, is a thriving
town. Petworth
House and Park are a major national Trust property in the
heart of the town.
Arundel
Situated close to the mid point of the South Downs. Within
minutes you can be in some of England's most beautiful countryside.
Arundel castle was established at the time of the Norman
conquest. It has been home to the Dukes of Norfolk since
the 1500s. The castle is extremely well maintained and has
been restored through the ages. Whilst it is still a private
home, you may visit it between April and October, (please
check for exact opening hours). The narrow streets of the
town house many antique shops, craft shops, tea rooms and
restaurants.
Midhurst
A market town with a population of approximately 5000. The
town is situated on the River Rother and is home to the magnificent
ruin of the Tudor Cowdray House and the stately Victorian
Cowdray House. Country Life magazine rated Midhurst
the second best town in England
Steyning
A small town surrounded by the South Downs and is well worth
a visit. It is 6 miles from Shoreham-by-Sea, 8 miles from
Worthing, 12 miles from Brighton and Horsham is just 13 miles
away. Sadly, as with most other small villages and towns
there is no longer a railway service, the closest being at
Shoreham-by-Sea. There are buses that run through Steyning
from Brighton, Horsham and Worthing. Steyning has many shops
that can provide virtually any requirement and has places
of interest to visit for anyone interested in history. There
are adequate car parking facilities and when you are tired
from walking around, there are tea shops, pubs and restaurants
to relax in. There is a recently opened swimming pool which
attracts people from all around the area and Steyning Sports
Centre has recently been upgraded.
Bramber
A village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West
Sussex, England. It is located on the northern edge of the
South Downs and on the west side of the River Adur. Nearby
are the communities of Steyning to the west and Upper Deeding
to the east, and the other side of the river. The closest
historical connection, however, is with the village ofBotolphs
to the south. The ecclesistical parishes of Bramber and Botolphs
were united in 1534, with the priest living at Botolphs.
Later the priest's official residence became the imposing
Bramber mansion and landmark now called 'Burletts' and located
on Clays Hill. On a small hill stands the remains of a Norman
castle, held by the Norman Lords of Bramber. The castle church
(dedicated to St Nicholas) still stands. Originally built
as the castle chapel, this is now the parish church of Bramber,
and is the only part of the Bramber Castle site not in ruins.
The church attracts large numbers of tourists. Another Bramber
tourist attraction is St Mary's House, a late 15th century
timber-
Chichester
A small cathedral city with whose population trebles during
the summer months due to its proximity to the broad sand
beaches of Englands southern coast. The beautiful cathedral
and proximity of superb beaches makes Chichester a must for
visitors.
The
South Downs
One of the two areas of chalk downland in southern England.
The North and South Downs run parallel to each other, and would
once have formed part of the same dome-shaped chalk outcrop.
(See Southern England Chalk Formation.) Erosion, however, has
removed the chalk between the two ridges, forming an area called
the Weald. The South Downs extend about 70 miles (100 km) through
East Sussex, West Sussex, and part of Hampshire. The South
Downs Way is a bridleway that follows the South Downs. Settlements
include Eastbourne with its 164 m high headland Beachy Head,
Lewes, Clayton Windmills, Wolstonbury Hill, Brighton, Hove,
Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea, Washington, Arundel, and Midhurst.
The most famous cliffs of the South Downs, apart from Beachy
Head. are the Seven Sisters, between Eastbourne and Seaford.
The highest point on the South Downs is Butser Hill, just south
of Petersfield, Hampshire. At 270 m (886 ft) high, it qualifies
as one of England's Marilyns
The
North Downs
A ridge of chalk hills that stretch for 120 miles (190 km)
from Hampshire through Sussex to Kent. They form the northern
part of the Wealden Dome of which the South Downs are their
mirror image. and Reaching in excess of 200 metres. Often referred
to as part of the North Downs is a sandstone ridge just south
of the downs known as the Greensand Ridge. The North Downs
have been designated as two Areas of Outstanding Natural beauty
- The Surrey Hills and Kent Downs.
Lewes
Situated in a gap in the South Downs, through which runs the
river Ouse. It is approximately ten miles from the city of
Brighton and Hove. To the east of the town the downs rise
sharply forming a large chalk cliff that can be seen for
many miles - the adjacent part of the town is known as Cliffe.
The southern part of the town is known as Southover. The
Greenwich Meridian runs through the western part of Lewes.
London
With its plethora of iconic sights, museums, galleries, culture
and entertainment can be reach by train in 1 hour from Christ’s
Hospital, or Horsham Stations. For train times see National
Rail Enquiries.
Calais
Calais overlooks the Strait of Dover, the narrowest point in
the English Channel, which is only 34 km (21 miles) wide
here, and is the closest French town to England. The white
cliffs of Dover can easily be seen on a clear day. The old
part of the town, Calais proper (or Calais-Nord), is situated
on an artificial island surrounded by canals and harbours.
The modern part of the town, St-Pierre, lies to the south
and southeast.
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