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Family Holidays and Breaks in West Sussex
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West Sussex is an excellent destination for your next family holiday, filled with great places to stay and an abundance of first-rate family days out to fill your time. Well-known for the number of stately homes and castles located in West Sussex many of these amazing old building make for really enjoyable days out with the kids. One of the most famous and beautiful places to visit is Arundel Castle set in 40 acres of stunning gardens and forests and housing some fascinating relics from bygone centuries it’s a real trip into the past. For families looking for an active, sports-filled holiday then Haven’s Church Farm Holiday Village in Chichester is the perfect choice with tennis, golf, swimming, football, bowling and sailing just some of the fun available. For somewhere a little more relaxing why not try The Roundabout Hotel in Pulborough on the outskirts of West Chiltington. Set in some quiet countryside this traditional Tudor-style hotel offers a warm welcome to families and has an excellent restaurant, The Chiltern, attached. |
Short family breaks in West Sussex
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For an active family holiday this is the place with Tennis, Golf, Football, Bowling, Fencing, Sailing and Windsurfing. Enjoy all the water activities in the SplashZone or relax on the outdoor terrace overlooking the ... | |
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Families enjoy holidays at Riverside Caravan Park for the excellent range of facilities for all ages. The Rascals Club will keep the kids happy with games and activities, and the family clubhouse has great entertainment with music, dancing, bingo and cabarets. There are both in... | |
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Just on the outskirts of Littlehampton in tranquil countryside, Jaybelle Grange Lodges offer luxurious family accommodation in an exclusive setting. The seaside resort of Littlehampton is ideal for families and is known as the ‘Children’s Paradise’ for its award winning ... | |
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Our top hotels for family holidays in West Sussex
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Bailiffscourt Hotel is an attractive mock manor house near Climping with a dedicated Spa with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, however there is limited access to children at the Spa. Attractive gardens lead to the beach, and family rooms are near the restaurant, with a liste... | |
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Traditional hospitality at the Jubilee B&B close to the sea front, beach and town. Butlins Holiday Resort with all the kid’s leisure and sports facilities, is just opposite if you want a fun day out with the whole fam... | |
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Children over 8 are welcome at the friendly Manor Guest House close to the seafront, shopping centre, theatres and restaurants. Good public transport links. A children’s menu is available in the restaur... | |
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Enjoy the beautiful scenery from your luxury accommodation in a converted chapel at Old Chapel Forge. Spacious private gardens with lots of space for children to play. Very comfortable family rooms and excellent breakfast choices. The owners are committed to ‘green tourism’ and... | |
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Attractive accommodation in the fishing village of Selsey, just 7 miles south of Chichester. St Andrews Lodge Hotel is close to beaches and Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve. Recently refurbished family rooms open onto the gar... | |
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Extremely well located for visiting this area, Premier Inn Arundel is close to Arundel Castle, the Cathedral and the seafront. There’s free onsite parking and very family friendly accommodation, with clean and comfortable rooms. Staff are very welcoming and friendly and will ma... | |
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ily rooms have extra beds or cots provided if required, there’s plenty of free onsite parking and it’s just a few minutes drive to the centre of town. The popular Robin Hood restaurant and pub next door has patio areas for the warmer weather and cosy log fires in the winter mont... | |
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You will find budget prices and top quality family accommodation at Premier Inn Chichester. Recently renovated, the décor is fresh and modern and bedrooms are air-conditioned with power showers, huge beds and extra beds and cots for the kids. Premier Inn is situated on the Chiche... | |
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Premier Inn Horsham offers the quality budget accommodation you expect from this popular hotel chain. There are great money saving deals for families where children can stay and eat breakfast free of charge. The hotel is situated opposite the train station and it’s just a short walk ... | |
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Step out of the Best Western Beachcroft Hotel and onto the beach! There’s a seafront garden, indoor heated swimming pool, comfortable guestrooms with splendid sea views, and very child friendly staff. Rooms are spacious and family rooms are available, with baby listening servi... | |
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The Birch Hotel is an old fashioned hotel that had recently undergone renovations. The building retains many original features including oak panelling in the lounge and stained glass windows on the main staircase. There’s onsite parking and a small garden, and family rooms are availab... | |
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The beautiful Tudor style Roundabout Hotel is in a quiet country setting in the heart of West Sussex. Full of character and charm, with beams and tapestries and delightful gardens, staff are very helpful and pleasant, and the atmosphere is relaxed and child friendly. Family rooms... | |
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Set in attractive countryside, Old Tollgate Hotel and Restaurant is at the foot of the South Downs hills and ten miles from Brighton. Rooms are spacious and comfortable (rooms at the back of the hotel may be quieter for families), Old Tollgate Hotel is a friendly and welcoming hotel, ... | |
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Premier Inn Gatwick Airport Central is just what you need when travelling with children. A good value high standard of family accommodation, with an excellent onsite restaurant and it’s just a few minutes walk from the North Terminal. ACCOMMODATION: Book a stay at a Premier Inn and e... | |
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The well located Holiday Inn Express Hotel is just three and a half miles from Gatwick Airport and a short walk from Three Bridges and Crawley railway stations, giving easy access to trains to London and Brighton. There’s a Harvester restaurant and pub adjacent to the hotel serving fa... | |
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Ideal for families looking for a self-catering holiday, Brooklands Barn is just outside Arundel in a beautiful peaceful location. Rooms are well designed and stylish and have lovely views of the surrounding countryside. The family suite has French doors open onto private gardens with a ... | |
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St Marys Gate Inn is a 15th Century Inn, well situated for your family stay, right next to Arundel Cathedral and Castle, with the main shopping area on your doorstep. Guests have free use of a Spa and Gym and if you need some pampering there is a discount on all beauty treatments. There is ... | |
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The friendly and welcoming Selwood Lodge is a comfortable guesthouse in Bognor Regis. This family run establishment is conveniently located just a short walk from the town centre and seafront. There’s a licensed lounge bar, a games room with pool table and darts and a garden. Breakfas... | |
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The newly renovated Langstone Hotel is in a lovely location on Hayling Island and now has an indoor swimming pool and leisure centre with free use for hotel guests. Their award-winning restaurant has stunning views across the harbour, and there are many family friendly restaurants with... | |
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For a value for money hotel stay for your family in Crawley, check out the Grange Hotel. It has a number of family rooms and its own restaurant. It is right in the centre of town, close to all the town’s amenities and transport links. Gatwick Airport is 5Km away. ACCOMMODATION – A stan... | |
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The Royal Oak Inn is a delightful village pub just outside the historic market town of Chichester. They offer first class accommodation and service and have two-bedroomed cottages, which are ideal for families. Their excellent restaurant serves classic English dishes, which are also avail... | |
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The Ship Hotel is a quality hotel right in the centre of Chichester. It’s a beautiful Grade 2 listed building within the city walls and close to all the main sights. There are no family rooms, but cots are available and there is plenty of space in the double rooms. Their restau... | |
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The Jingles guesthouse is situated just on the outskirts of Emsworth, but within easy walking distance of the centre. It offers excellent value B&B in quiet rural surroundings, with a huge choice of restaurants and pubs within a mile. There is ample on site car parking and an excel... | |
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Ramada London Gatwick offers good basic accommodation just 4 miles from Gatwick airport. It is perfect for your family stopover with a reasonably priced restaurant, helpful staff and a shuttle bus to the airport. On site car parking is available for a charge. Free Wifi internet acc... | |
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For your family visit on the Hampshire coast, check out Newtown House Hotel, a friendly 3* country hotel opposite Portsmouth on Hayling Island. They have very comfortable family rooms and a well regarded restaurant with excellent prices on their special meals. The kids will also like the ... | |
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For a lovely peaceful family break in the West Sussex countryside, take the kids for a stay at Random Hall. It is a small historic hotel whose owner/ chef is justly proud of his mouthwatering dishes. The kids will also like the duck pond outside but be discreet if you order one of t... | |
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Family days out in West Sussex
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A classic amusement park for the family in a lovely setting on the bank of River Arun. On a nice day there are picnic areas on the slopes overlooking the river. If it's our usual weather then the indoor facilities offer a wide choice from skating and dodgems to panning for g... | |
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An open-air museum set in the South Downs, dedicated to the industrial heritage of the south-east and featuring a wide range of fascinating exhibits and resident crafts peo... | |
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Beautiful traditional garden with lakes and outstanding views across the Sussex High Weald. An exciting adventure playground is situated next to a picnic a... | |
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Children will really enjoy this wonderful open-air museum, packed full of interesting things for them to see and do. There is a fascinating collection of nearly 50 historic buildings dating from the 13th to the 19th century, which bring to life the homes, farmsteads and rural industrie... | |
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Set in 40 acres of grounds and gardens, Arundel Castle is the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and houses a wealth of treasures including paintings, furniture, heraldry and arm... | |
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Some exceptionally fine mosaics are on display at Bignor Roman Villa. The Museum explains the series of excavations over the last few centuries. There is a cafe & picnic a... | |
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Surrounded by ancient woodland and overlooked by the town's historic castle the wetlands at Arundel are home to many rare species of wetland wildl... | |
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The Farm Show introduces you to a variety of animals, but there are also magic shows, clowns and puppet shows to enjoy. Horse and Pony rides, tractor rides, there really is a unique mixture of farmyard and adventure play for children from 2-11. Organic local food is available in... | |
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The highlight of a visit is definitely the magnificent views you will get from the top of the Viewing Tower. Here, from the glass circular viewing area, you can see not only the whole of the harbour but a lot of the rest of Sussex as well. Interactive displays in the Heritage Exhibi... | |
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This is a fun for the family farm shop, with a play park for the younger children. They have pick your own fruit in the fields in the strawberry or raspberry season. There is always an excellent range of home grown produce set out in pleasing displays and there is generally something spe... | |
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This is really a great place for the whole family. Seeing the amazing wide variety of butterflies up close and personal is a really memorable experience. Also on offer is an abandoned reptile sanctuary, lovely tropical gardens and a shipwreck!.... no it's not a misprint .... go and see... | |
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What was it like to fly a Spitfire during The Second World War? Well the kids may be a bit hazy about what spitfires were, but they will certainly enjoy the experience of flying in a full sized replica of one, complete with flight simulators. The museum also contains many historic exhib... | |
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South Downs Light Railway Society will delight the smaller members of the family. The track runs from Wyevale garden centre, so you can do a bit of shopping at the same time as giving the kids a treat. They use a mixture of various little engines with both closed and open carriages, depen... | |
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Unfortunately Peter Pan's playground has now closed down for redevelopment of the site. In the topsy-turvy world of Never Never Land it makes sense to charge just a few pence for you and include a free hot drink, and charge a fiver for the kids! They will certainly get their money... | |
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Leonardslee gardens has been sold by the Loder family to an international businessman. At present he has no plans to open the gardens to the public, and as a result the gardens will only be open until the 30th June 2010......... Britain must have more gardens per head of population ... | |
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Located in Horsham Park, Pavilions in the Park is a modern, spacious leisure centre with many amenities including a swimming pool with indoor and outdoor areas, a health and fitness suite, a soft play area and a café. They have recently invested a lot of money to improve the... | |
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Horsham Park is a haven of green space located within walking distance of the town centre. With its lake, ducks, huge outdoor adventure play area, bowls green, tennis courts and skate park, it's a great place for a day out. You can eat at the Conservatory Café, which has both indoor... | |
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Worthing Bowl is part of the AMF bowling chain and provides everything you would expect from a good bowling centre. Shoes for all ages are provided, as well as 'Bumpers' for the children to make the experience a little easier. Worthing Bowl also has a Bumper and Squeak group for children w... | |
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The picturesque Jack and Jill Windmills sit amid the country hills of the South Downs between Pyecombe village and Hassocks. Only Jill Windmill, a nineteenth century corn windmill, is open to the public as Jack Windmill is a private residence. However, enthusiasts can join the Jack... | |
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Tilgate Park in Crawley has a vast amount to see and do. It is well worth spending a full day if you want to fit everything in. There is a beautiful lake and many pathways for winding walks through the woods. The children’s play area has recently been updated with a large selectio... | |
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The Triangle offers families a fantastic water-park experience in a friendly local leisure centre. Aside from the large 8 lane competition swimming pool, you’ll find an outdoor lido (open May to September), indoor and outdoor rapids, sub-tropical main fun pool with flume rides, waterfalls... | |
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Highdown Gardens date from 1919 and were created by Lord and Lady Stern in a Sussex chalk pit. Lord Stern died in 1967, and his wife carried out his request to leave the garden to Worthing Borough Council. The gardens have been designated a National Collection. Many of the plants in... | |
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High Salvington Windmill is a historic post mill located in Worthing, West Sussex. It is the last remaining windmill in the Worthing area, and although the mill itself dates from approximately 1750, maps show this has been the site for a windmill since at least 1615. The mill is a wor... | |
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Field Place is a Georgian Manor House set in 8 acres of grounds. There are many rooms within the house which can be hired for events such as conferences, weddings and parties and the grounds are used for a wide variety of sports activities. A large part of the grounds is set aside for b... | |
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There's nothing quite like the atmosphere in a theatre and the Connaught Theatre in Worthing has a fantastic range of plays, musicals, shows and puppet theatre throughout the year to entertain all ages. Fun shows, drama, musicals, touring West End plays and of course everyone's favourite -... | |
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What a superb setting for a theatre! The elegant Pavilion Theatre is on the promenade end of Worthing Pier, just a short walk from the town centre. From musicals, shows and children's performances there's lots going on throughout the year, so check out their website and find... | |
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A venue for arts, cinema and entertainment, The Capitol Theatre in Horsham has a theatre, two cinemas, cafe and bar, with gallery and exhibition spaces. There's a varied programme ranging from creative activities for children to ballet, shows, drama and musical events, and of course... | |
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Brooklands Pleasure Park is located to the east of Worthing, at the border with Lancing. It is just opposite the seafront, and easily accessible by both car and by bus. It covers a large open area of 45 acres, and includes a boating lake with ducks. Entry to the park and the playgr... | |
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Southwater Country Park is located in Southwater, near Horsham. The site covers 90 acres, surrounding the large Cripplegate Lake in the centre. The path around the lake is smooth and fairly flat, making it a nice walk with a pushchair. The Downs Link Bridleway crosses the p... | |
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Ferring Country Centre is situated in Ferring, near Worthing in West Sussex, and is a local charity providing training and work experience for people with learning difficulties. Within Ferring Country Centre is the Small Animal Farm, the Garden Centre and the Riding Therapy Unit. Ther... | |
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