Local Attractions
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Bird World
Situated 3 miles south of Surrey. Britain's largest bird park around 26 acres of aviaries and beautiful landscaped gardens.
Website: www.birdworld.co.uk
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Arundel Castle
Set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens, Arundel Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, each having its own unique place in history and is home to priceless works of art. See paintings and furniture, tapestries and stained glass, china and clocks, sculpture and carving, heraldry and armour in stunning room settings.
Website: www.arundelcastle.org
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Thorpe Park
The UK's most thrilling theme park, with more thrill rides than any theme park in the country - you'll enjoy an adrenaline packed day!
Website: www.ThorpePark.com
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Chessington World of Adventures
Family fun day out with lots to at Chessington World of Adventures theme park and zoo.
Website: www.chessington.com
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Petworth House & Park
An old market town, is an ideal place to stroll through narrow streets, alleyways and pretty cobbled squares, with fine shops and restaurants.
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Goodwood House & Race course
International sporting venue, Family home to the Earl of March. Major Society Events, The Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival, Festival Week, Glorious Goodwood.
Website: www.goodwood.co.uk
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Uppark House near Petersfield
A fine late 17th-century house set high on the South Downs with magnificent sweeping views to the sea. An extensive, award-winning exhibition tells the dramatic story of the 1989 fire and restoration of the house and its collections. The elegant Georgian interior houses a famous Grand Tour collection that includes paintings, furniture and ceramics.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Haslemere Educational Museum
Travel through time from the rocks and fossils of millions of years ago, past Egyptian pyramids until you enter the world of the Victorian collections.
Website: www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk
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South Downs
There are great Country Parks within the South Downs, ideal for a family day out.
Website: www.visitsouthdowns.com
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Portsmouth Historic Dock Yard
The newest addition to Portsmouth’s landscape, the Spinnaker Tower soars to a height of 170 metres and offers three viewing platforms with the most exciting views across the south coast, particularly the Historic Dockyard – one of the most historic sights in Portsmouth, with over 800 years of maritime history on offer.
Website: www.historicdockyard.co.uk
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Chichester Cathedral
Chichester Cathedral is a magnificent building which has stood at the centre of Chichester for nearly 1000 years. A wonderful combination of the ancient and the modern, it holds a number of treasures including the 12th century Lazarus Reliefs and works by Sutherland, Chagall and Piper.
Website: www.chichestercathedral.org.uk