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    Traditions like the Town Crier live on in Arundel and are celebrated at events throughout the year.

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    Boating

    Hire a self-drive motor boat and sail along the River Arun or try boating at Swanbourne Lake.

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    Enjoy regular interactive, family events at Arundel Castle, open Easter - October.

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    Fishing

    The River Arun is a popular site for fishing and angling in Arundel, with local fisheries nearby.

Things to do in Arundel

St. Nicholas Church, Arundel

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St. Nicholas historic church holds an unusual place in Arundel, serving both Catholic and Church of England faiths. T: +44 (0)1903 882262

Type

Place of Worship

Contact Details

Group Travel

  • Group travel available

    • Description

    St. Nicholas Church has been at the heart of Arundel for hundreds of years. The present Church building dates from 1380 and incorporates the Fitzalan Chapel which is part of the Castle complex. The Church aims to serve the people of Arundel and district in many ways but its main focus is the worship of God. 

    The private chapel of Arundel Castle is attached to the St. Nicholas Anglican Church, (entry via the Castle). This design allowed the Dukes and their families to observe their Catholic faith in Protestant England, especially during the Reformation when Henry VIII tried to abolish Catholicism. 
     
    In 1879, however, in what was known as the Fitzalan Chapel case, John Duke Coleridge, Lord Chief Justice of England, ruled that the Chapel was not part of the Protestant St. Nicholas and thus should be a separate, Catholic ecclesiastical structure. 
     
    Today, a glass wall and iron grille divide the Chapel from St. Nicholas making this an unusual bi - denominational building possibly unique in the UK.
     
     
    While Sussex by the Sea make every effort to ensure all information on this site is correct at the time of publishing we encourage all visitors to check the attraction's website or contact them direct before travelling, especially for information relating to prices / tickets, specialist information and opening times.

Address

London Road, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9AT

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Road Directions

On the north side of London Road between Arundel Castle and Arundel Cathedral. Car parking is available in the pay and display car parks at the bottom of the hill (Mill Road and Crown Yard) and limited on street parking may be available (time restrictions apply).

Public Transport Directions

Use the mainline rail station at Arundel (15 minutes walk away) with regular daily services to / from London Victoria and Gatwick Airport.

Local Stagecoach buses call at the High Street, five minutes walk down the hill.

Children

  • Family friendly

Groups

  • Groups welcome

Opening

  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Winter

Parking

  • Coach parking
  • Parking nearby

Public transport

  • Bus stop within walking distance
  • Train station within walking distance