The Arun - rolling along near Burpham
The Arun used to be one of the main West Sussex highways in medieval times. The River Arun is tidal right up towards Pulborough and control of the river was an essential part of military strategy after the Norman Conquest. Arundel's first Castle was built to exercise this control and a thriving port soon took shape at Arundel, aided an abetted by the satellite port of Littlehampton.
Today the port is of relatively little importance, but the Arun Valley is one of the loveliest parts of West Sussex, with wonderful walks and an important wildlife sanctuary.
This photo was taken from Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, one of the most beautiful places to watch cricket in England. If you ever get a chance to watch Sussex CCC play there (which they do once or twice a year) then go for it.
Arun District hotels, B and B, camping and holiday lets
- Boutique Hotels in the Arun District area
- B and B in the River Arun valley - where to stay
- Beachfront Holiday Homes West Sussex
- Self Catering Accommodation in West Sussex
- West Sussex caravan sites
- Where to camp in West Sussex.
Other hotels and B &B near the River Arun
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- Arundel
- Bognor Regis
- Burgess Hill
- Chichester
- Crawley
- East Grinstead
- Haywards Heath
- Horsham
- Littlehampton
- Midhurst
- Petworth
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Steyning
- Worthing
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- Amberley
- Amberley Working Museum
- Denmans Gardens, Fontwell
- Hiorne's Tower, Arundel
- Sussex history timeline
- Monarch's Way trail
- The Arun
- South Stoke
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