From Arundel heritage and South Downs adventures to vineyard tours, local food, culture and unforgettable days out, discover our hand-picked ways to experience Sussex. Explore recommendations from people who know the area, discover exclusive guest offers and add selected experiences from our local partners to make your stay entirely your own.
Go beyond the postcard view and discover Arundel Castle, the cathedral, historic streets, galleries, independent shops and the stories that have shaped this remarkable town.
Walk, cycle and explore from the countryside on our doorstep to ancient woodland, wetlands, chalk downland and the Sussex coast, with routes and hidden corners worth slowing down for.
Discover celebrated Sussex vineyards, brilliant pubs and restaurants, farm shops, markets and independent producers putting local ingredients and craftsmanship centre stage.
From the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival to horse racing, festivals, exhibitions and seasonal events, there is almost always something worth building a stay around.
The coffee worth crossing town for, the table we would book ourselves, a brilliant local maker or somewhere most visitors never find. These are the personal recommendations that turn a trip into a proper local experience.
Browse hand-picked experiences from trusted local partners across Arundel and the South Downs, from vineyard visits and guided adventures to food, culture and wellbeing. Add the experiences that inspire you to your stay and build a Sussex escape around exactly how you want to spend your time.
We are currently partnering with some of the best local businesses, guides and producers across Arundel and the South Downs. Our first bookable experiences will be available here soon
From Arundel Castle and the South Downs to Sussex vineyards, Goodwood and the coast, Sefton Place puts some of West Sussex best experiences within easy reach. Use our guide to start building your itinerary, whether your perfect day means walking, culture, wine tasting, events or a trip to the sea.
Local knowledge, shared
Luxury Retreat
Motorsport & Horseracing
Historic Landmark
National Park
Wine Tasting & Tours
Coastal Shoreline
Motorsport & Horseracing
Luxury Retreat
Historic Landmark
Wine Tasting & Tours
National Park
Coastal Shoreline
Your hosts, Mark and Caroline, are also the voices behind the Visit Arundel Podcast, meeting the people behind the restaurants, independent businesses, attractions, events and stories that make this corner of Sussex so special. That local knowledge feeds directly into every Sefton Place stay, from hand-picked places to eat and drink to hidden gems, days out and carefully curated itineraries designed to help you experience the very best of Arundel and the South Downs.
After a day exploring Arundel, the South Downs and wider Sussex, come back to somewhere designed for slowing down. Choose from individually designed rooms and self-contained suites, or bring everyone together in five-bedroom Sussex House. Thoughtful interiors, countryside calm and flexible ways to stay make Sefton Place the perfect base for your escape.
We are building a hand-picked network of local businesses, producers and experience providers who can help our guests discover more of Arundel and the South Downs. If you offer something distinctive, from food and drink to tours, wellbeing, outdoor adventures, culture or local products, we would love to explore ways to work together through bookable experiences, exclusive guest offers and curated recommendations. This fits the wider Sefton Place approach of combining hospitality with local partnerships and destination-led experiences.
Follow the everyday life of Sefton Place, from behind-the-scenes moments and new discoveries to exclusive offers, local favourites and the places, people and experiences we think are worth knowing about.
Our recommendations are not pulled from a generic tourist guide. They come from living locally, exploring constantly, talking to the people behind Arundel and the South Downs, and sharing those stories through the Visit Arundel Podcast. We use that knowledge to help every guest experience more of the place around them.
From destination restaurants and brilliant pubs to coffee, vineyards, markets and independent producers, we share the places we genuinely rate and the ones we would choose ourselves.
Whether you have two hours or an entire weekend, our digital Guest Guide brings together suggested itineraries, walks, places to visit and ideas that make planning easy.
Goodwood, festivals, markets, exhibitions, seasonal events and the smaller local happenings that are easy to miss. We help guests discover what is taking place while they are here.
Some of the best experiences are not the most obvious ones. Quiet walks, independent shops, hidden viewpoints and local favourites all form part of the Sefton Place edit.
Through our growing network of local partners, guests can discover special offers, bookable experiences and recommendations curated specifically to add something memorable to their stay.
We would be delighted to welcome you. Explore our rooms, suites and Sussex House, find the space that feels right for your stay and start planning your escape to Arundel and the South Downs.
