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Arundel
This small town on the A27 between Brighton and Chichester is noted for its large castle, which dominates the town.
Practical information
Arundel Tourist Information Centre
61 High Street, Arundel
Tel (01903) 882268
Website www.arundel.org.uk
Open Jan-Easter 10am-3pm daily; Easter-Oct Mon 9.30am-5pm, Tue-Sun 9am-5pm; Oct-Dec 10am-3pm daily
Coming & going
Southern operate direct trains between Arundel and London Victoria (via Gatwick Airport) and there are also trains from Arundel to Brighton, Chichester and Portsmouth.
Stagecoach bus routes 315 stops in Arundel on the Coastliner route linking Eastbourne and Falmouth and route 702 also stops here en route between Brighton and Chichester.
Hostel accommodation
Arundel YHA
Warningcamp, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9QY
Tel (01903) 882 204
Gumber Bothy
Gumber Farm, Slindon, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0RN
No access by car
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Amberley Working Museum
This museum is comprised of reconstructed period buildings that include bus and train stations and a printing works. The museum features a wide range exhibits that range from old TVs and radios to vintage cars and locomotives.
B2139, Amberley
Train Amberley
Tel (01798) 831370
Website www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
Admission £9.30, students £8.30
Open 17 Mar-4 Apr Wed-Sun 10am-4.30pm; 5-18 Apr 10am-4.30pm daily; 21 Apr-18 Jul Wed-Sun 10am-4.30pm daily; 19 Jul-5 Sep 10am-4.30pm daily; 8 Sep-24 Oct Wed-Sun 10am-4.30pm daily; 25-31 Oct 10am-4.30pm daily
Arundel Castle
This impressive 11th century castle is home to the Dukes of Norfolk and has been open to visitors for nearly 200 years.
Arundel
Tel (01903) 883136 / 882173
Website www.arundelcastle.org
Admission £8.50-15.00
Open Apr–Oct Tues–Sun 10am–5pm, castle Rooms noon–5pm, last entry 4pm
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