Here in West Sussex you'll find great days out and fantastic attractions, whether you're seeking historic sites like Weald & Downland Living Museum or gardens, like West Dean Gardens, fabulous walks like Kingley Vale Nature Reserve and the beauty of the South Downs National Park. Discover adrenaline boosting adventures at Goodwood Estate, Watersports at West Wittering or wine tasting at West Sussex vineyards. Find fun family days out like Fishers Farm Park, or Sky Park Farm. Whatever you're searching for, there's something to suit everyone from families to couples or even groups. Read on to see where your adventures might start.
Chichester, West Sussex's county town, is renowned for its Festival Theatre and outstanding cultural experiences, the legendary sporting estates of Goodwood and Cowdray, sparkling coastline and the sandy beach of West Wittering. This unique patch of Sussex is bursting with amazing attractions and activities. From historic Roman sites to vineyards producing the best sparkling wine in the UK today, let The Great Sussex Way be your essential guide to creating lifelong memories.
Wide areas of outstanding natural beauty abound with walking trails and cycle routes criss-crossing the area from the stunning rolling hills of the South Downs to our breath-taking coastline. Located in the sunniest spot in the UK, we are just over an hour away from London and just under an hour from international airport, London Gatwick. So, come and join us in the Sussex good life.
Family days out and attractions in West Sussex
Looking for great family days out? Delve into Sussex's past and our rich Roman heritage and you’ll find the best mosaics in the UK at Fishbourne Roman Palace (not a just a villa!) and plenty more Roman history in Chichester and Bignor. Majestic Arundel Castle is a fabulous day out for the whole family, and, added to the awesome Chichester Cathedral and grand country houses plus Weald & Downland Living Museum's immersive experience of rural life across 1000 years, you'll find we have British history pretty much covered.
For star-gazers, don’t miss a visit to the South Downs Planetarium or take advantage of our Dark Sky Reserve to marvel at the sweeping views of our starry skies from the South Downs, at Chichester Harbour or on the beach at Selsey.
Nature-lovers can get up close and personal with the deer at Sky Park Farm and Petworth Park or take in spot of seal watching on a Chichester Harbour Boat Tour, or search for the secretive water voles at the Arundel Wetlands Centre. Pagham Harbour is a nature reserve of international importance, and an excellent place to slow down the pace with some peaceful bird-watching.
For those with energy to burn, why not learn a new water sport? There’s surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, winging, kayaking, paddleboarding and canoeing all available to try and with aqua parks, trampoline parks, crazy golf, bowling and escape rooms on offer, there’s plenty to keep the most active amused.
Check out our family fun in Chichester article for inspiration during the school holidays.
There's a huge variety of attractions and adventures for you to enjoy in West Sussex - we've put together these guides to help you decide where to explore first.
