local activities
Goodwood: An ideal holiday destination
The Goodwood Hotel is an ideal holiday destination for families, with so much to do, including a selection of children’s activities across the Estate from Farm Walks to the indoor swimming pool and children’s programmes for rainy days.
Bring buckets and spades and visit the West Sussex coast for a proper seaside holiday or visit the historic Fishbourne Roman Palace and Weald and Downland Museum.
Our Garden Rooms with French doors to the garden also make great homes for families with plenty of room for everyone. Dining is simple too with room service options for children as well as the relaxed Bar and Grill ideal for an early tea.
Chichester
Set in glorious Sussex countryside, Chichester is a historic cathedral city that dates back to Norman times. Great for shopping and sight-seeing, it’s also just minutes from the beautiful south coast.
Chichester Cathedral
For more than 900 years Chichester Cathedral has stood at the heart of the city. Described by Nikolaus Pevsner, the architectural historian, as ‘the most typical English cathedral’ its architecture spans the centuries, from original Norman features to the magnificent Victorian Spire designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The Cathedral is especially famous for its art, both ancient and modern, with medieval carvings alongside world-famous 20th-century work by Marc Chagall, John Piper and Graham Sutherland, among others.
The Cathedral is open every day throughout the year with free entry.
Free guided tours take place Monday to Saturday at 11.15am and 2.30pm.
Special trails are available for children and there are many exhibitions, talks, lunchtime and evening concerts.
The Witterings
Offering wonderful views of Chichester Harbour and the South Downs beyond, the sandy Witterings beaches are a favourite destination for a day out. The grassy banks make an ideal spot for a picnic by the sea and the water offers shallow lagoons at low tide – perfect for the little ones.
Arundel
Set on the River Arun and famous for its historic castle and cathedral, Arundel is a charming English market town. It’s a lovely place to explore independent shops, contemporary art galleries, great restaurants and traditional pubs.
Arundel Castle
Founded on Christmas Day in 1067 and the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk for more than 400 years, Arundel Castle originally served as a fortification against French invasion. Packed with history and priceless works of art, Arundel Castle and its sweeping grounds and gardens are open to members of the public throughout spring, summer and autumn.
To book please call: 01243 775537 quoting 'Good Fun'