Group travel

Here’s where you’ll find all the information you’ll need to plan a Sussex group or coach holiday in Arundel, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. If you would like more information or have any questions, please email the Sussex by the Sea tourism team.

 

Arundel

When you search for things to do and where to stay in Arundel on this website, you’ll see where group travel is available by clicking on the name of each organisation.

COACH PARKING

Mill Road car park (BN18 9AA) has 6 spaces and is located opposite the entrance to Arundel Castle and 100 metres from Arundel town centre.

Coaches are welcome to drop off visitors at Lower Lodge, Mill Road but must park in the Mill Road Car & Coach park.
 
Coaches bringing groups of 15+ to the Castle are eligible for free parking in the Mill Road Car & Coach Park. Please enquire by email or at the main Castle ticket box.

A charge applies if NOT visiting the Castle, as the car park is owned and managed by Arundel Castle Trustees.See more information on the Castle website. 

The nearest toilets are located both by the exit of the car park (20p charge) and also two minutes’ walk away in Crown Yard Mews car park.

 

THINGS TO DO

Groups can enjoy a range of attractions including Arundel Castle, Arundel Cathedral, St. Nicholas Church, Arundel Jailhouse and Ghost Experience, Arundel Museum, Arundel Lido and Swanbourne Lake.

 

MARKETS AND SHOPPING

Arundel Farmers’ Market is held on the third Saturday of every month and Ford Airfield (general retail) Market is held on Sundays 9am to 3pm (five minutes’ drive away). Multiple specialist collectors and antiques traders are housed under cover in High Street and Tarrant Street antiques emporiums. A range of independent shops and galleries are available in the High Street, Tarrant Street, Queen Street and Crown Yard Mews.

 

VISITOR INFORMATION

A range of local attraction leaflets is available at Arundel Museum and Visitor Information Point. Discover more at the Arundel page on this site and at the Visit Arundel website

 

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Bognor Regis

When you search for things to do and where to stay in Bognor Regis on this website, you’ll see where group travel is available by clicking on the name of each organisation.

 

Coach parking

The set down point is located on the Esplanade opposite the Pier (PO21 1SY) and there is a lorry and coach park on London Road, around half a mile from the town centre (PO21 1BA). Charges apply – call (+44) 01903 737500 or visit  the Arun District Council website for details.

 

Things to do

Butlin’s Resort has four modern, high end hotels, Hotham Park has a boating lake, miniature train, tennis and putting and a great new Cafe, Marine Park Gardens has a scented garden and fountain, there is Bognor Regis Museum in West Street, Mini Golf opposite the Pier as well as the Alexandra Theatre, the Picturedrome Cinema

Beachside attracions include the new 'Beach on the Beach' and the Flex on the Beach Fitness Trail.

 

Markets and shopping

The main shopping area in London Road  is pedestrianised and is also the location of a regular Thursday Market and various Speciality Markets .There's a  great mix of national and independent shops in the High Street and Queensway.too.

Don't miss the thriving Artisan Market in the Old Town  on dates throughout the year at the west end of the High Street.

 

Visitor information

Visitor information is available at the Bognor Regis Visitor Information Point. 

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Littlehampton

When you search for things to do and where to stay in Littlehampton on this website, you’ll see where group travel is available by clicking on the name of each organisation.

 

COACH PARKING

Coaches parks are located at Banjo Road (BN17 5NZ) and Mewsbrook Park (BN16 2NA) with 26 spaces between them. Charges apply  - call (+44) 01903 737500 or visit the Arun District Council website. The nearest toilets are located at Norfolk Road, Windmill Parade or Mewsbrook Park.

 

THINGS TO DO

Groups can enjoy a variety of activities in Littlehampton including East Beach, Harbour Park, the Windmill Theatre, Littlehampton Museum, Mewsbrook Park and Norfolk Gardens with a Miniature Railway travelling between them. There is a Ferry over to Littlehampton West Beach during the summer months.

 

MARKETS AND SHOPPING

There is also a market in the town centre every Friday and a great mix of High Street and independent shops, pubs and cafés located on the pedestrianised High Street, as well as on Surrey Street and Beach Road.

 

VISITOR INFORMATION

Visitor information is available at several Visitor Information Points around the town, on the Things To Do in Littlehampton page or by email  to sussexbythesea@arun.gov.uk . 

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Arundel Castle and Gardens

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A towering stately home and fortified castle in the heart of Sussex by the Sea. The Castle is normally open from APRIL to 1ST NOVEMBER 2020. Open Tuesdays to Sundays plus Easter Monday, May Bank Holiday Mondays & August all August Mondays T: +44 (0)1903 882173. Click for more information.

Type

Attraction - History & Heritage

Contact Details

Group Travel

  • Group travel available

    • Description

    Arundel Castle; the impressive family home of the Duke of Norfolk, is normally OPEN TUESDAY - SUNDAY INCLUSIVE FROM APRIL to 1ST NOVEMBER 2020.

    PLEASE NOTE: During the season, the castle is usually CLOSED ON MONDAYS. However, the castle WILL BE OPEN on Easter Monday, May Bank Holiday Mondays and all August Mondays.

    March 2020: Following the UK Government's advice the Castle is currently closed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Until the castle can open to the public again, take a look at this lovely walkthrough video 

    The Castle's website is full of interesting information on what to expect from your visit including it's nationally important history and fascinating archives. There are a range of admission prices which you can book in advance.

    If the castle is closed, contact Arundel Museum to discover the castle's and town's fascinating history and make sure you plan a return visit!

    A young girl concentrates as she pulls back on a bow and arrow while being taught archery at Arundel Castle Pirate Day

    With outstanding events throughout the season – featuring dazzling displays of flowers, a week-long jousting tournament, al-fresco performances of Shakespeare as part of the annual Arundel Festival plus a variety of historical events from the esteemed Raven Tor Living History Group – there really is something for everyone.

     

     Stone turret of Arundel Castle against a bright blue sky

     


    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

Arundel Castle, High Street, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9AB

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Road Directions

Located just off the A27 midway between Chichester and Worthing in the town of Arundel. Follow the signs for Arundel town centre. The main entrance is in Mill Road at the bottom of the hill. A pay and display car park is directly opposite the entrance.

Public Transport Directions

From the mainline rail station at Arundel the Castle is approximately ten minutes walk. Turn left into Station Road. Take the second exit onto The Causeway (signposted Arundel town centre) Continue forward into Queen Street and over the River Arun bridge. At the mini roundabout turn right into Mill Road. The Castle entrance is on the left.

Accessibility

  • Accessible facilities - contact provider for details

Animals

  • No dogs allowed (except guide dogs)

Catering

  • Café on site
  • Catering available
  • Restaurant on site
  • Special diets catered for - contact provider for details

Children

  • Children's facilities - contact provider for details
  • Family friendly

Groups

  • Groups welcome

Opening

  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Summer

Parking

  • Coach parking
  • Disabled parking
  • Parking nearby

Public transport

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

Setting

  • All-weather
  • Town centre setting

Shopping

  • Gift shop

Toilets

  • Public toilets on site

In The News

Read the latest Garden News from Martin Duncan, the Head Gardener at the Castle.