West Sussex Local Events July 2013

With summer well under way and the weather looking good for the foreseeable future there are lots of things to do locally over the next few weeks on the doorstep of Chequers Hotel Pulborough!

 We have just recovered from a hectic yet fabulous weekend of Goodood Festival of Speed with guests having a wonderful weekend again at this annual event. Fortunately for those sad it is over there will be a number of other events at goodwood this summer including the wonderful "Goodwood Revival" and "Glorious Goodwood"...we are excited already!

Goodwood Festival of Speed

In the mean time there are a whole host of other events to enjoy including Arundel Castle International Jousting Tournament 23-28th July and the fabulous Petworth Festival kicking off this week!

Petworth

Other local events over the next couple of weeks:

  15 Jul - 31 Jul Barnum at Chichester Festival Theatre

  16 Jul - 23 Aug Petworth Festival

  19 - 20 Jul Uckfield Art Trail

  20 Jul Katherine Jenkins performance, Haywards Heath

  20 Jul Barnstormers Comedy ClubShoreham

  20 Jul Jamie's Wish Family Fun Day, Littlehampton

  20 Jul WestChiltington Village Show

  21 Jul Rare Breeds Show Chichester

  21 Jul Charity Car Show, Shoreham

  25 Jul Ebernoe Horn Fair, Ebernoe

  26 Jul Jailhouse Screamers, Arundel

  26 Jul Blunter Brothers, Sharpthorne

  27 - 28 Jul Rox, Bognor Regis

  30 Jul - 3 Aug Glorious Goodwood

  30 Jul - 4 Aug Chichester Challenge

Other places that are just fabulous for a day trip from Chequers: 

Amberley, at the foot of the South Downs Way:

Amberly Castle

The South Downs National Park providing fabulous Walks and Cycle Routes:

View of the South Downs from Chequers Hotel Pulborough

 Arundel with the Castle and Wetlands Centre, Petworth House and Park, Parham House - open last weekend for the annual Garden Show on Saturday and Sunday, Petworth with its quaint antique shops, The Way and Arun Canal Boat Trips, River Arun:

River Arun

Bignor and Fishbourne Roman Villas, Pulborough Brooks Bird Reserve and the beautiful beaches at Littlehampton and East and West Wittering - blue flag awarded as mentioned in our previous blog post.  Also Horsham, Chichester, Worthing and even Brighton!

North Laines, Brighton

 There really is a lot to do in the area and with the childrens holidays upon us, parents will be pleased to know its all great for both the little ones and adults alike!

Lissette x

Easter fun in West Sussex

Easter Egg Hunts near Chequers Hotel Pulborough

With Easter just around the corner we have been busy researching what is going on around and about Chequers over the long weekend to keep our guests busy. So after some reading, visiting and testing here are a few suggestions to help you plan your long Easter weekend in West Sussex and the childrens Easter holiday period at Chequers.

We have discovered that Pulborough Brooks RSPB (just up the road from Chequers) is great if you are looking for things to do for the children as they have an Easter "Extravaganza" programme with themed days and a fabulous Easter egg hunt! This is again a great spot for gorgeous walks and stunning scenery with birds, deer, wildlife and more - it really is a gem!

Pulborough Brooks RSPB

Pulborough Brooks RSPB

Another similar spot is the Wetlands Centre at Arundel - a great morning/afternoon out - team it up with a visit to historic Arundel Castle - great for both adults and children especially with the Normans and Crusaders event being held over the Easter weekend.

Arundel Wetlands Centre

Arundel Wetlands Centre

Arundel Castle

Another place getting involved in the great West Sussex Easter Egg hunt fun is Parham House. Again Parham House is getting involved in the Easter spirit and has an Easter egg trail!

Parham House at Dawn

Fishbourne and Bignor Roman ruins are also just up the road and these are very popular with children who love the ancient history and the fascinating mosaics.

For those looking for travelling entertainment Wey and Arun Canal has Easter Bunny Trips and they tell us that all the childrens favourite Easter characters will be there to entertain them! Trips depart at 11.00am, 12.00, 2.00, 3.00 and 4.00pm. £8 per person. The South Downs steam railway has also just reopened for the season - on the outskirts of Pulborough.

To enjoy the local coastal towns take the children to the sandy beach at Littlehampton or even Brighton which is not very far away either - lots of shops, The Royal Pavilion, The Lanes, Brighton Pier and much more for the whole family to enjoy.

Horsham and Chihester nearby are also great for shopping. The Fabulous Chichester Festival Theatre has numerous activities on over the childrens holiday period to keep the little ones busy! Petworth - mentioned in one of our previous blogs is also a lovely large local village and Petworth House re - opened on 16th March so now is the perfect time to Visit Petworth.

Chequers is also right in the doorstop of the South Downs Way so you can also choose to take a leisurely walk on the Downs (now the South Downs National park). 

South Downs Way

Chequers Hotel Pulborough, West Sussex Walks

For enquiries about enjoying a stay at Chequers over the Easter break call Chequers Hotel for special Easter rates. 01798 872486