In And Around Sussex
While staying in one of our static caravans in Selsey, why not explore Sussex and the surrounding area. Sussex, Hampshire and surrounding counties, including Isle Of Wight are all areas of natural beauty, miles of coastline and fun filled family activities. With so much to offer, right on your doorstep, there is something to suit every member of the family.
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Bosham is an exceptionally pretty village, with it's thatched cottages and narrow winding streets. A beautiful, tranquil place to spend a warm summer's day.
West Wittering Beach may have no pebbles but it does have a Rolling Stone!!!
West Wittering has a beautiful, sandy beach, one of the few beaches in the area with sand as opposed to pebbles. The area has been used by many film companies in films and stills. Keith Richards of Rolling Stones fame owns a beach hut here, which he is reported to have paid £60,000 for. Click here. Other beach hut owners refuse to be drawn into discussion about which hut he actually owns but it is said that it is situated in the row behind the small sand dune.His beach hut is close to Redlands, the home he bought in the village in 1966.
Watch impressive displays of falconry by experienced handlers or book a one day course and interact with the magnificent birds of prey yourself. There are displays at the Sussex Falconry Centre throughout the summer (weather permitting)
The Dinosaur Museum and Evolution of Flight Exhibition is the newest addition to the Falconry Centre. An educational establishment which kids and adults alike will enjoy.
Brighton is an extremely lively seaside town, with excellent restaurants to suit every taste, pavement cafe's, street artists, parks, museums, shopping malls, lively nightlife and of course Brighton Pier. Spend time browsing The Lanes, a collection of specialist shops, somewhat reminiscent of 70's Carnaby Street.
Bosham
Photo courtesy of Corrinne Drummond
Chichester has a mix of Georgian buildings, the famous Cathedral, shopping malls, restaurants, Chichester Festival Theatre and a growing music scene.
Fishbourne Roman Palace was discovered in 1960 by workmen digging a water trench. The palace has the largest collection of in - situ mosaics in Britain. Although the site dates from AD43, these mosaics would not look out of place in a modern Homes and Gardens show
Entry is free into the Dockyard to view HMS Victory, Nelson's flagship and HMS Warrior but for a guided tour of the ships tickets must be purchased at the Visitor Centre. The Naval Dockyard is also home to the Mary Rose and over 1,200 items from the ship are housed in The Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum. Tickets are required.
Arundel Castle is open to the public between April - October
Petworth House and Park is a must for art lovers as it houses priceless works by Turner and Van Dyck. The 700 acre, landscaped, park is also home to the largest and oldest herd of Fallow Deer in England.
Beaulieu National Motor Museum houses a comprehensive collection of some 250 vehicles, including the legendary Bluebird. Beaulieu plays host to Motorcycle World on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June 2007. Watch stunning displays, demonstrations and amazing stunts. A show not to be missed is the Original Wall of Death, the oldest surviving Wall of Death in the U.K. For more information visit the Original Wall of Death website.