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About Arundel

This attractive hill-town is dominated by the sheer magnificence of its castle. Arundel Castle, built at the end of the 11th-century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel, was granted the land by William the Conqueror. No finer position could have been chosen, the castle built as a stronghold fortress, looms large over Arundel as if to guard a gap made in the downs by the River Arun.

Arundel castle has a history that stretches back in time for almost a thousand years and throughout this period the castle and it's inhabitants have borne witness to all the great events in the history of the life of both Church and Monarchy.

It can be said that, apart from the occasional reversion to the Crown, Arundel castle has descended directly from 1138 to the present day, carried by female heiresses from the d'Albini family to the Fitzalans and from the Fitzalans to the Howard family in the 16th-century and it has been the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk, Premier Earls of England for over 850 years.

There have been many famous members of the Howard family, they include two cardinals and a saint. St.Philip Howard, 13th Earl of Arundel 1557-1595 died in the Tower of London for his faith.

Throughout history, the castle has been visited by reigning monarchs, Queen Victoria visited with Prince Albert, they stayed for three days. The furniture specially commissioned for the visit is on display, so too are some of the personal possessions of Mary, Queen of Scots.

Of the many other treasures on view are wonderful portraits by Van Dyck, Gainsborough and Reynolds. There is a superb collection of fine furniture, clocks and Tapestries.

The castle remains a family home, the Duke and his family live here, therefore the castle and its beautiful grounds are only open seasonally. But, for a trip back in time, flavoured with the romance of the past, a visit to Arundel Castle is a must.

All around the Castle is pretty countryside - sheep and cows laze in the rich meadowland that has the appearance of almost being tucked beneath the castle walls. Touring this area is nothing less than joyous. There are other noted building to be seen, these include the 14th-century Church of St. Nicholas and the superb Church of Our Lady and St.Philip Neri.

Other attractions include; a Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, a Battle Site at Lympster Wick and Amberley Museum.

Arundel is just a stone's throw away from the sandy beaches of Bognor Regis, Middleton-on-Sea and Littlehampton and, should you wish to spend time hunting around Antique shops and centres then nearby Midhurst, Peterfield and Petworth will provide you with ample opportunity.

Whatever you choose to do, it is the bewitching Castle of Arundel and it's ancient history that will enthrall you and, if you are not careful, you could find yourself drawn back here again.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Arundel

Arundel Museum and Heritage Centre	(0.0 miles, 0.0 km)	Pictures
Arundel Castle	(0.9 miles, 1.4 km)	Pictures
Amberley Castle	(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction N)	Pictures
Harbour Park, Littlehampton	(3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction S)	Pictures
Highdown Hill	(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
Highdown Gardens	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Boxgrove Priory	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction W)	Pictures
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum	(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction W)	Pictures
Beach House Park	(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Pulborough Brooks RSPB Nature Reserve	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Cissbury Ring	(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction E)	Pictures
Goodwood House	(8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
Petworth House	(9.5 miles, 15.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum	(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction W)	Pictures
Guildhall Museum, Chichester	(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction W)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Arundel

Littlehampton, in the county of West Sussex (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction S)
Littlehampton is a pleasant holiday resort that offers miles of golden sands for sunbathing, or for children to have a fine time building sand castles!
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Amberley, in the county of West Sussex (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction N)
Amberley is a pretty little village on the edge of the South Downs, near to the Cathedral town of Arundel.
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Fittleworth, in the county of West Sussex (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction N)
This picturesque little village is dominated by the Church of St.Mary, which stands proudly on top of a hill.
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Worthing, in the county of West Sussex (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction E)
Worthing is a delight for visitors, situated between the beautiful South Downs, and five miles of award winning coastline. The...
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Petworth, in the county of West Sussex (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction N)
Petworth is an atmospheric place, it has a wealth of historic visitor attractions nearby and its close proximity to the attractive town of Chichester and its famous harbour.
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Sompting, in the county of West Sussex (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction E)
Sompting has one of the oldest churches in the country. The parish church of St. Mary is mainly Norman, but has much visible Anglo-Saxon work.
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Chichester, in the county of West Sussex (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction W)
Chichester is a wonderful coastal town with a history of strong sea-faring traditions.
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Lancing, in the county of West Sussex (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction E)
Lancing is found between Worthing and Shoreham-by-the-Sea, it has a pleasant coastal atmosphere and an enjoyable mix of properties from several periods.
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Pagham, in the county of West Sussex (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction SW)
A short distance from Chichester on the Sussex Heritage Coast lies the beautiful and unspoiled stretch of mud flats of Pagham Harbour, now a fascinating nature reserve of over 1,000 acres.
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Fishbourne, in the county of West Sussex (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction W)
This is a large village, it is a combination of Old Fishbourne and New Fishbourne. The discovery of the Roman Villa here confirms that this was a settlement during Roman times, if not before.
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Midhurst, in the county of West Sussex (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction NW)
Popular small market resort town whose beautiful 19th-century church stands close to the banks of the River Rother, on which the town stands.
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Shoreham-by-Sea, in the county of West Sussex (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction E)
Now an increasingly popular and interesting resort.
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Bosham, in the county of West Sussex (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction W)
Interesting little place with the picture post-card appeal of 'Sussex by the Sea' which for centuries has captivated artists from all over.
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Selsey, in the county of West Sussex (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SW)
This is a picturesque resort town with a dramatic low-lying headland known as Selsey Bill, from here there are lovely views towards famous Chichester Harbour and the little harbour at Pagham where there is a nature reserve.
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Stoughton, in the county of West Sussex (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction W)
This is a pleasant rural village lying between Chichesters' old harbour and the footpaths of the South Down's Way.
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Nearby travel help

Arundel Station	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Ford Station	(2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SW)
A3(M) Junction 2	(19.8 miles, 31.8 km, direction W)
A3(M) Junction 1	(20.0 miles, 32.1 km, direction W)
London Gatwick Airport	(26.3 miles, 42.3 km, direction NE)
Southampton Airport	(35.5 miles, 57.0 km, direction W)
Arundel to London	(48.9 miles, 78.7 km, direction N)

Hotels & Accommodation in Arundel

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Arundel center
Swan Hotel	(0.0 miles, 0.1 km)
Norfolk Arms Hotel	(0.1 miles, 0.1 km)
Arundel Park Hotel	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Comfort Inn Arundel	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SE)
Burpham Country House	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NE)
Woodacre B & B	(3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction W)
Angmering Manor	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction SE)
Highdown Hotel & Restaurant	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction E)
White Horse Inn	(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NE)
The Roundabout Hotel	(7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction NE)
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