Best Museums in Arundel

"Founded as a Victorian collector’s private museum, the Booth Museum is one of those slightly eccentric collections that the UK seems to specialise in – endless cases of birds displayed in their natural setting (complete with eagles pouncing on lambs) plus skeletons and dinosaur bones. Younger kids will probably be fascinated by it, including the two bears at the entrance, older ones might find it a bit creepier. Free to enter, although you have to walk through the shop on the way in and out."

"closed today194 Dyke Rd (1353 metres away) History Museum "Great way to spend an hour or so on a rainy Brighton day."

"If you or your little ones are into fishing, you’ll love the Brighton Fishing Museum. You’ll learn about the history of fishing and discover Brighton’s past. You’ll see fabulous displays of photography, paintings and memorabilia depicting Brighton’s seafront and fishing history."

"From Portsmouth, you can reach both Fishbourne and Ryde and the reality is that either is a viable option depending on the location of your accommodation on the island. Either way, the journey takes approximately 45 minutes and ferries depart every half hour. If you would rather get across to the Isle of Wight in the shortest amount of time possible, Lymington will likely be your port of call given that you can make the crossing in under 35 minutes. Wightlink also services this port and although it may not have the same glamour as Southampton or Portsmouth, it is certainly a viable choice given that it offers the shortest ferry route."

"On the southwestern edge of Chichester sits the largest Roman residence unearthed in Britain. The Fishbourne Roman Palace is also remarkable for its age, dating to AD 75, just three decades after the Roman Conquest of Britain. The palace was excavated in the 1960s, and was revealed to be about the same size as Nero’s Golden House in Rome."

"The brainchild of artists Katty McMurray, Kathryn Matthews and John Marshall, Two Kats & a Cow is a key attraction overlooking the famous Brighton beach, having been listed by The Independent as a ‘must-see’ tourist destination in the city. Standing proud as Brighton’s oldest independent fine arts gallery, the space has generated a loyal list of collectors from around the world, and hosts an annual show every spring, with further events held throughout the year. 167 Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 1NB"

"After finishing an ice cream on the pier, make sure you pay a visit to this open studio and gallery situated right on the Brighton seafront. A little archway exhibition space filled with oil paintings, contemporary ceramics, jewellery and stunning screen prints by Artizan Editions. Two Kats & A Cow is a personal and intimate gallery owned by local artists John Marshall, Katty McMurray and Kathryn Matthews."

"This former Regency church in the heart of Brighton provides a unique home to its stunning exhibition programme, which boasts three main shows a year often developed in partnership. The gallery keeps a focus on contemporary visual art, supporting and encouraging artists with whom it works to be adventurous and to test the boundaries of their practice. Exhibitions tend to be dynamic and interactive, allowing even visitors the chance to create."

"Proud of its status as ‘the largest artist-led arts organisation in the South East of England’, the Phoenix Gallery is the exhibition space for the Phoenix Arts Association, a charitable arts organisation providing studio space for and run by artists. Featuring both international and local art, this gallery is an electric hub of talent and exploration with experimental exhibitions and stimulating artworks; this reputation for pushing boundaries is the reason it has become the venue for large-scale exhibitions such as the Brighton Photo Fringe and The White Nights installations. Open Tuesday until Saturday during exhibitions and a stone’s throw away from the nearest bus station, make time for a visit to this kooky gallery."

"Showcasing the world in technicolour, Zorian Matthews is a local favourite within Brighton’s art scene. The most appealing thing about his small gallery on Kings Road is its pure authenticity; you can usually see Zorian hard at work on his latest painting at the back of it, and he’s always up for a chat about his work."

"Typical of Brighton’s progressive and left-wing mindset, the ONCA Gallery – which stands for the One Network for Conservation and the Arts – is a self-defining left-leaning art gallery. For those who love to contemplate paintings and installations, this gallery always has something provocative on display, often hosting exhibitions focused on activist and political themes. Past exhibitions have included a pop-up exhibition called Down to the Bone which raised awareness of the plight of street dogs in Spain and Portugal."

"A charity that bridges social and environmental justice issues with art, ONCA’s gallery creates an inclusive space for collaborative learning, artist support and community solidarity - amid some amazing exhibitions and installations. The gallery plays a huge part in Brighton’s annual Festival season in May, but there’s plenty on offer year-round, with a varied collection of workshops for all month-to-month. 14 St George's Pl, Brighton BN1 4GB"

"The founders of Happy Maki turned to a vegan lifestyle after consuming an excessive amount of fish on a stint farming pearls in Tahiti, since then they’ve strived to spread their values of marine conservation through their delicious vegan sushi burritos. Expect a colourful mix of vegetables and herbs as well as vegan ‘duck’ and ‘chicken’ from the menu. Where: 8 Pool Valley, Brighton BN1 1PN"

"Absolutely love it! Tasty food and friendly service.. Just a shame there aren't more outlets!" 4.8/5 star rating. 8 Pool Valley, BN1 1PN"

"A venue for high-quality productions, and a mainstay of the community, the Chichester Festival Theatre opened in 1962. Its first artistic director was none other than Laurence Olivier, forming the company that would merge with the Old Vic in London to create the National Theatre Company. That alone, gives you a sense of the Chichester Festival Theatre’s real pedigree."

"Opened in 1962 just outside the old city walls, it provides the focal point of the annual Chichester Festival. It is a modem building of hexagonal design with a traditional apron stage. Sir Laurence Olivier was the theatre's first artistic director, and its presentation of classical and contemporary theatre over the years, has won it an international reputation."

"If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Brighton Dome in Brighton City Centre. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander."

"One of Preston Park’s well-looked-after offshoots, this fragrant garden is at its best in the morning, when you’ll only be joined by the occasional jogger and the faint humming of bees. If you’re one such early bird, grab your caffeine fix from adjoining 1920s-style café, The Rotunda, before waltzing between the bushes. A balmy evening, however, calls for coffee to be swapped for cider as you savour a heavenly sunset among the roses."

"Did you know that Preston Manor has its own Pets' Graveyard?. It was created around the turn of the 19th Century as the owner of the house was a keen dog lover. The graveyard is still used as a resting place for animals who have worked in service for Brighton & Hove City Council."

"In the southwest corner of Chichester’s wall circuit is a charming garden, looked after by Chichester District Council but not in the register or parks and gardens. You can get in via the Bishop’s Palace Cannon Gate on Canon Lane to be dazzled by immaculate formal flowerbeds against the evocative backdrop of the old walls. The arboretum has some 100 exotic and rare trees, while there’s an Alpine garden, a wildlife garden and a rose pergola entwined with clematis, honeysuckle and climbing roses."