Enjoy rolling farmland, ancient woodland, flourishing vineyards and quaint villages.
Chanctonbury Ring
A prehistoric hill fort and one of the most prominent landmarks on the South Downs.
On the South Downs Way and just a 3 mile walk from Steyning.
There is a small car park at its base – off the Steyning to Washington road.
You can join an annual marathon the Steyning Stinger, which passes Chanctonbury!
Cissbury Ring
Another lovely place to visit with wonderful views.
5000 years ago this was the site of Neolithic flint mines.
Many years later, around 300 B.C. the ring was transformed into the largest hill fort in Sussex.
Park in nearby Nepcote Lane in Findon, or walk the 4 and a half miles from Steyning!
Cissbury Ring
Another lovely place to visit with wonderful views.
5000 years ago this was the site of Neolithic flint mines.
Many years later, around 300 B.C. the ring was transformed into the largest hill fort in Sussex.
Park in nearby Nepcote Lane in Findon, or walk the 4 and a half miles from Steyning!
Arundel Castle
Home of the Duke of Norfolk, the castle reflects nearly 1,000 years of history, and commands the surrounding landscape with magnificent views across the South Downs and River Arun.
See fine furniture and works of art in sumptuously furnished rooms. Discover the ancient Motte & Keep.
Enjoy the spectacular gardens.
South Downs Vineyards and Wineries
Many award winning sparkling wines are produced locally.
There are some excellent vineyard tours you can join: The nearest one is on the Wiston Estate behind Steyning.
I also recommend going to Nutbourne Vineyard – 10 miles away – a 25 minute drive.
South Downs Vineyards and Wineries
Many award winning sparkling wines are produced locally.
There are some excellent vineyard tours you can join: The nearest one is on the Wiston Estate behind Steyning.
I also recommend going to Nutbourne Vineyard – 10 miles away – a 25 minute drive.
Amberley
This beautiful, peaceful village has many flint walled, thatched cottages, a medieval castle (now a hotel) and a 12th century church.
You can visit the nearby industrial museum or Amberely Wildbrooks nature reserve.
Amberley is 4 miles from Arundel and about a 30 minute drive from Steyning.
The Wonderful Weald and Downland Museum
This excellent museum showcases local rural buildings over the centuries.
There are more than 50 buildings to explore from a replica Anglo-Saxon hall house to an Edwardian tin church.
The museum is in Singleton, near Chichester. Read more about this Living Museum
The Wonderful Weald and Downland Museum
This excellent museum showcases local rural buildings over the centuries.
There are more than 50 buildings to explore from a replica Anglo-Saxon hall house to an Edwardian tin church.
The museum is in Singleton, near Chichester. Read more about this Living Museum
Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve
Pulborough Brooks is set in the sheltered Arun Valley.
The Visitor Centre and reserve is open all year and boasts a great variety of habitats including wetlands, woodland, and heathland.
Public footpaths run through the grounds.
A 15 minute drive from Steyning.
The Seven Sisters
These stunning chalk cliffs are about an hour’s drive from Steyning. These are not the white cliffs of Dover which are further to the east!
I particularly recommend the 8 mile walk along the South Downs Way from Eastbourne to Cuckmere Haven.
You follow the hilly cliff path with lovely views of the sea. There are cafes at Birling Gap and Exceat.
The Seven Sisters
These stunning chalk cliffs are about an hour’s drive from Steyning. These are not the white cliffs of Dover which are further to the east!
I particularly recommend the 8 mile walk along the South Downs Way from Eastbourne to Cuckmere Haven.
You follow the hilly cliff path with lovely views of the sea. There are cafes at Birling Gap and Exceat.
Ride Through Poppy Fields!
You might like to try horse riding on the Downs: Happy Valley Equestrian Centre at Slonk Hill Farm, Shoreham is close by. Read more about the riding school
Petworth House
Visit this magnificent 17th-century house displaying one of the finest art collections in the care of the National Trust, nestled in a 700-acre deer park.
Petworth House and Park
Visit this magnificent 17th-century house displaying one of the finest art collections in the care of the National Trust, nestled in a 700-acre deer park.
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