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Cathedral Church of Our Lady and St Philip Howard
Photo: The Voice of Hassocks, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
Completed in 1873 as a Roman Catholic parish church, and since 1965 a cathedral, seat of the RC Bishop of Arundel and Brighton. It's neo-Gothic and designed by Joseph Hansom (1803-1882), architect for over 200 churches as well as inventor of the Hansom cab. There is Mass Tu-Su and frequent concerts.
The Cathedral Church of Our Lady and St Philip Howard is located in Arundel, West Sussex, England. Dedicated in 1873 as the Catholic parish church of Arundel, it became a Roman Catholic cathedral at the foundation of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton in 1965. It now serves as the seat of the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton. It is classified by Historic England as a Grade I listed building.
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Anglican church built from 1380 in local flint and stone. It's on the castle grounds and adjoins their RC Fitzalan Chapel.
Built from 1067, damaged after the Civil War but relentlessly rebuilt and re-imagined over the 19th century (when Queen Victoria stayed), this is a picturesque castle often used as a film and TV location. The courtyard hosts jousting, medieval combat and open-air Shakespeare. The extensive gardens were refurbished in 2020.
Cramped but interesting display of local history from Roman times to the present, including clock-making, horse-racing, the railways and children's experiences.
Heated outdoor 25m pool plus paddling pool. They also hold fitness sessions year-round.
The Lodge tea room is open daily year-round in all weathers, but the thing to do here is to hire a rowing boat and plosh around the lake. Weather permitting these are available Apr-Sept, Sa Su in term-time and daily Jul-Aug. Small dogs permitted if they promise not to catch a crab.
Rainbow and brown trout fly fishery and farm in woodland valley, pre-booking recommended. The waters are chalk-filtered and clear so you can see the fish - and they can see you. No dogs.