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Queen Street bridge at Arundel, West Sussex. This bridge, across the River Arun, marks the limit of navigation. Downstream was the "port" of Arundel, which was accessed from the sea, and, in former times, by canal. Upstream, the River Arun was formerly linked to the River Wey by the Wey and Arun canal.
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Arundel

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About Arundel

Arundel works well as a base: 10 minutes from Walberton, 18km from South Downs National Park.

Arundel is in England, United Kingdom, with about 3,300 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Walberton, about 5 km away.

Arundel ( ARR-ən-dəl) is a market town and civil parish in the Arun District of the South Downs, West Sussex, England. The much-conserved town has a medieval castle and Roman Catholic cathedral. Arundel has a museum and comes second behind much larger Chichester in its number of listed buildings in West Sussex. The

Read more River Arun runs through the eastern side of the town. The Arundel electoral borough was one of many reformed by the Municipal Reform Act 1835. From 1836 to 1889 the town had its own Borough police force with a strength of three. In 1974 it became part of the Arun district, and is now a civil parish with a town council.

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What is there to see near Arundel?

Within an hour or so of Arundel: Goodwood Festival of Speed (13 km), Goodwood Motor Circuit (14 km), Goodwood Motor Circuit (Ford v Ferrari and period racing) (14 km), South Downs National Park (18 km).

Are there any good drives near Arundel?

The nearest famous roads are Goodwood Festival of Speed, Military Road, Isle of Wight and Crystal Palace Circuit.

Where is Arundel?

Arundel is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Walberton.

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Quick Information

Population
3,285
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.8542, -0.5539

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Arundel

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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historic highway

Goodwood Festival of Speed

The hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.

13 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Goodwood Motor Circuit

Historic circuit famous for the Revival and Festival of Speed, offering member track days on the original 1948 layout.

14 km · about 25 min drive

film location

Goodwood Motor Circuit (Ford v Ferrari and period racing)

The 1948 circuit used for period motorsport filming and the Goodwood Revival; the surrounding Sussex Downs lanes are excellent driving.

14 km · about 25 min drive

national park

South Downs National Park

Rolling chalk downland stretching from Winchester to the white cliffs of Beachy Head, England's newest national park.

18 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Devil’s Dyke

The longest, deepest and widest dry valley in Britain, on the South Downs escarpment above Brighton.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Dunsfold Aerodrome (Top Gear Test Track)

The famous airfield test track used by BBC Top Gear for its power laps and celebrity challenges.

29 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Brighton Beach

A famous pebble beach on England's south coast known for its Victorian pier, vibrant arts scene, and seaside charm.

30 km · about 35 min drive

film location

Hankley Common, Surrey (Skyfall Lodge site)

The Skyfall Lodge exterior was built and burned on this MoD heath in Surrey; the location is walkable, though only the ground remains.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Arundel

  • Right hereGoodwood Festival of SpeedThe hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.
  • 38 kmLeith HillThe highest point in south-east England at 294 m, its 18th-century tower taking visitors just above the 1,000-foot mark.
  • 47 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.
  • 50 kmCuckmere HavenA meandering river valley meeting the sea beneath the Seven Sisters, giving the classic view of the cliffs and coastguard cottages.
  • 58 kmBeachy HeadThe highest chalk sea cliff in Britain at 162 m, with a red-and-white lighthouse standing on the shore below.
  • 64 kmMilitary Road, Isle of WightThrilling clifftop road along the southwest coast of the Isle of Wight with sweeping sea views and access to dramatic landslip scenery.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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