Family Holidays to the South East- West Sussex

Things to do in West Sussex

Luxury family accommodation in  Sussex, full of award winning beaches, charming shops and heritage sites

Introduction

The West Sussex coast is home to some of the best family hotspots in the UK, including two award winning beaches offering a number of activities sure to keep the family entertained for hours. Sussex is known for its picturesque scenery and historic roots, which make Sussex the perfect destination for a luxury weekend away with the family.

Sussex Coastline

Elegant Worthing with its character pier, charming shops and fascinating heritage sites offers the perfect mixture of activities to suit everyone’s needs.  Worthing is in fact the largest of the West Sussex coastal towns, containing an excellent choice of fine restaurants, character pubs and independent shopping.  A particularly special feature of this seaside town is its stunning selection of ornamental gardens both along the Promenade and the Marine Gardens. West Sussex hosts a range of beautiful coastal towns, so wherever you decide to stay your sure to enjoy a fabulous luxury getaway with the family.

Hotel/Accommodation

The Findon Manor Hotel in Worthing is a beautiful English country manor hotel situated on the edge of the South Downs. Flanked by tall, spreading evergreens, Findon Manor lies at the heart of the picturesque Sussex village whose name it bears and within the newly formed South Downs National Park. This delectable hotel is the perfect setting for a luxury getaway to Sussex.

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Chichester Town House is an elegant town house situated in the heart of Chichester. Perfect for families and close to a number of Sussex attractions including the Chichester harbour, ideal for water activities make the Chichester Town House the perfect venue for a luxury family weekend getaway to West Sussex.

The Findon Manor Hotel

Friday Evening

Settle down and unwind in the Dining Room at Purchases Bar and Restaurant located in Chichester. The Dining Room at Purchases offers a tranquil and stylish setting, perfect for enjoying an evening meal with a relaxing atmosphere. The menu is very create with a key focus on local produce married with exotic flavours and ideas, sure to get those taste buds tingling.

Or alternatively branch out into Sussex and choose from a selection of family friendly mouth watering restaurants which are sure to cater for everyone’s needs.

The Black Horse Mountain Range Restaurant & Bar is a new kind of destination restaurant and bar. Creative lighting coupled with a roaring open fire ensures a stylish yet cosy dining experience. The menu also has a wide selection of high quality fresh food and drink allowing you to select exactly what you want.

Saturday Morning-Fairy Tale castles

Discover your very own fairy –tale and enjoy a trip to Bodiam Castle, one of the most famous and evocative castle in Britain. Built in 1385, learn about its marvellous past interpreted through exhibitions, outdoor plays and arts and crafts.

If castles are not for you and your family then why not head to the Wildfowl & Wetlands Centre and select from a range of boating trips such as wildlife spotting, sightseeing and woodland trips.  With over 50 acres of ponds, lakes and reed beds, the Arundel Wetlands Centre is the perfect destination for family fun. Apart from the hundreds of spectacular swans, geese and ducks you can see and feed, there are boat safaris to bring you and the family closer to nature.

Built up an appetite? Then choose from a selection of restaurants, bars and cafes in West Sussex. If you’re looking for something a little special then head to Tristan’s Restaurant and enjoy fresh, quality innovative food. Classical cooking techniques meet passionate creativity at Tristan’s providing innovative British food with a French influence.

Or choose from West Sussex’s extensive cafes, bars and restaurants.

Saturday Afternoon-Shop till you drop

A trip to West Sussex is not complete without a trip Chichester with its intimate maze of unique lanes, offering something for everyone. Lose yourself in the designer boutiques, specialist jewellers and independent retailers. Be certain to take a trip to the bohemian areas of West Sussex, you’ll be greeted by a plethora of colourful characters and street traders where you’ll be able to buy things you never knew existed.  One area to look out for is Chichester and its famous antique, pottery and jewellery shops; there a pleasure to walk round and you might just find that hidden gem you’ve been looking for.

Return to your luxury hotel to take in the events of a fantastic day and get ready for fine dining.

Saturday Evening

After a busy day its time to relax and enjoy a fine dining experience.  Head to the Cassons Restaurant and Bar for fine dining in relaxed surroundings. You’re sure to have a fabulous experience as dishes are made with flair and imagination sure to exceed your mouth-watering expectations.   

Once you have taken time out to enjoy your meal and soak up the atmosphere opt for Chichester’s highly regarded theatre and finish of the evening with a play. The Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the UK’s flagship theatres with an international reputation for creating magical live performances.  Whether you decide to enjoy the ballet, contemporary dance, outdoor promenade performances, cabaret or musical plays the family are sure to have a fantastic time.

Sunday Morning & Early Afternoon – Walks on the beach and out to sea

West Sussex hosts a full range of outstanding family attractions with one being its award winning beaches. After you’ve enjoyed a relaxing lie in, take a wonder along the ore inspiring West Sussex coastline and wake up with the refreshing sea air, skim stones across the water front or simply stroll along the lushes golden sands. A trip to the beach is the perfect start to the day before moving on to a more action packed late morning. After you’ve taken in the sites the beaches have to offer why not head out to sea on a premier Sussex boating trip.  Sussex Sea Voyages provide the perfect opportunity to truly explore the Sussex coast. Whatever you decide to do your sure to thoroughly enjoy everything that Sussex has to offer making it the perfect luxury family getaway.  

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