Guidebook for Ardingly

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Guidebook for Ardingly

Sightseeing

Canoe and paddle board hire available during the summer. Great walks and fishing.
30 locals recommend
Ardingly Reservoir
30 locals recommend
Canoe and paddle board hire available during the summer. Great walks and fishing.
Wakehurst Place is home to Kew in the country and the Millenium Seed bank. A stunning country house with one of the finest gardens in the country.
82 locals recommend
Wakehurst
Selsfield Road
82 locals recommend
Wakehurst Place is home to Kew in the country and the Millenium Seed bank. A stunning country house with one of the finest gardens in the country.
If you've ever wanted to take a llama for a walk in a forest this is the place!
12 locals recommend
The Llama Park
Wych Cross
12 locals recommend
If you've ever wanted to take a llama for a walk in a forest this is the place!
Picturesque town at the foot of the downs. Lots of historical buildings.
290 locals recommend
Lewes
290 locals recommend
Picturesque town at the foot of the downs. Lots of historical buildings.
Local beauty spot.
132 locals recommend
The Devils Dyke
Devil's Dyke Road
132 locals recommend
Local beauty spot.
Castle and Garden, Stately Home and Collectors Gardens
451 locals recommend
Arundel Castle
451 locals recommend
Castle and Garden, Stately Home and Collectors Gardens
100 Seater Auditorium, colourful displays and a well stocked shop.
25 locals recommend
South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre
off Kingsham Rd
25 locals recommend
100 Seater Auditorium, colourful displays and a well stocked shop.
Explore this internationally important archaeological site and largest of in situ Roman Mosaic floors in Britain.
133 locals recommend
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Roman Way
133 locals recommend
Explore this internationally important archaeological site and largest of in situ Roman Mosaic floors in Britain.
Explore this majestic mansion and beautiful landscaped deer park.
232 locals recommend
Petworth House and Park
232 locals recommend
Explore this majestic mansion and beautiful landscaped deer park.
Enjoy an inspirational day out in these award winning gardens.
97 locals recommend
West Dean Gardens
97 locals recommend
Enjoy an inspirational day out in these award winning gardens.
Magnificent 900 year old Cathedral
220 locals recommend
Chichester Cathedral
220 locals recommend
Magnificent 900 year old Cathedral
One of the largest villas to be open to the public in Great Britain
7 locals recommend
Bignor Roman Villa
7 locals recommend
One of the largest villas to be open to the public in Great Britain
Step back in time and learn the history of rural sussex.
195 locals recommend
Weald & Downland Living Museum
Town Lane
195 locals recommend
Step back in time and learn the history of rural sussex.
Alpacas, Goats, Pigs, Turkeys, Guinea Pigs, and Ducks. Cafe and Gift Shop.
11 locals recommend
Aldingbourne Country Centre
Blackmill Lane
11 locals recommend
Alpacas, Goats, Pigs, Turkeys, Guinea Pigs, and Ducks. Cafe and Gift Shop.
Industrial Heritage Museum
58 locals recommend
Amberley Museum
New Barn Road
58 locals recommend
Industrial Heritage Museum
Visit King George IV's pleasure palace.
494 locals recommend
Royal Pavilion
494 locals recommend
Visit King George IV's pleasure palace.
The worlds oldest operating aquarium.
161 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine Parade
161 locals recommend
The worlds oldest operating aquarium.
27 acres of woodland and water gardens.
9 locals recommend
High Beeches Garden
High Beeches Lane
9 locals recommend
27 acres of woodland and water gardens.
A fine example of an English fortification.
27 locals recommend
Newhaven Fort
27 locals recommend
A fine example of an English fortification.
Englands longest medieval water filled moat.
41 locals recommend
Michelham Priory
41 locals recommend
Englands longest medieval water filled moat.

Drinks & Nightlife

A great riverside pub ideally located to explore the local countryside. Row boat rental available in the summer and wild swimming a little further up stream.
32 locals recommend
Anchor Inn
Lewes Road
32 locals recommend
A great riverside pub ideally located to explore the local countryside. Row boat rental available in the summer and wild swimming a little further up stream.

Shopping

Free cider tasting and amazing farm shop.
54 locals recommend
Middle Farm
54 locals recommend
Free cider tasting and amazing farm shop.

Everything Else

Food, drink, shopping and the opportunity to fly anywhere in the world...
162 locals recommend
Gatwick Airport
162 locals recommend
Food, drink, shopping and the opportunity to fly anywhere in the world...
The Local Co-op.
15 locals recommend
The Co-operative Food
104 Franklynn Rd
15 locals recommend
The Local Co-op.
The Local Post Office and Off Licence
Ardingly Post Office
37 High St
The Local Post Office and Off Licence
A great spot to park to begin exploring the wilderness of Ashdown Forest.
25 locals recommend
Ashdown Forest Centre
Colemans Hatch Road
25 locals recommend
A great spot to park to begin exploring the wilderness of Ashdown Forest.
Far reaching views over Sussex.
84 locals recommend
Ditchling Beacon Car Park
84 locals recommend
Far reaching views over Sussex.
One of the best family days out in Sussex. Historic Steam Railway
10 locals recommend
Bluebell Railway Station
10 locals recommend
One of the best family days out in Sussex. Historic Steam Railway
One of the finest National Trust properties in the UK
21 locals recommend
National Trust - Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park
21 locals recommend
One of the finest National Trust properties in the UK
Nestled between the stunning South Downs and The Solent, located at the famous historic motor circuit. Goodwood aerodrome is the perfect place to emark on a flight experience.
Goodwood Flying School
Claypit Lane
Nestled between the stunning South Downs and The Solent, located at the famous historic motor circuit. Goodwood aerodrome is the perfect place to emark on a flight experience.
Arundel Wetland Centre. Take a guided boat safari to take in the beautiful wetland wild life.
70 locals recommend
WWT Arundel
Mill Road
70 locals recommend
Arundel Wetland Centre. Take a guided boat safari to take in the beautiful wetland wild life.
Zip Wires, Rope Swings, Rope Ladders and a variety of other obstacles.
10 locals recommend
Go Ape Crawley
Tilgate Drive
10 locals recommend
Zip Wires, Rope Swings, Rope Ladders and a variety of other obstacles.
Zip Wires, Rope Swings, Rope Ladders and a variety of other obstacles.
Go Ape! Bedgebury
Bedgebury Lane
Zip Wires, Rope Swings, Rope Ladders and a variety of other obstacles.
One of Britain's best garden centres, renowned for its superb range of unusual home grown plants.
6 locals recommend
South Downs Nurseries
Brighton Road
6 locals recommend
One of Britain's best garden centres, renowned for its superb range of unusual home grown plants.
Cinema, Restaurants, Bars, Bowling, Fitness Centre, and Casino
240 locals recommend
Brighton Marina
240 locals recommend
Cinema, Restaurants, Bars, Bowling, Fitness Centre, and Casino
Romantic gardens with the ruins of a gothic fairytale mansion.
64 locals recommend
National Trust - Nymans
64 locals recommend
Romantic gardens with the ruins of a gothic fairytale mansion.
Set high on the South Downs with stunning views over the city, English Channel and South Downs
39 locals recommend
Brighton Racecourse
Freshfield Road
39 locals recommend
Set high on the South Downs with stunning views over the city, English Channel and South Downs
Great if you love cats
National Cat Centre
Great if you love cats
Fascinating insight into life during WW2
Wings Aviation Museum
Brantridge Lane
Fascinating insight into life during WW2
Two historic properties in the picturesque town of Lewes.
45 locals recommend
Anne of Cleves House
52 Southover High St
45 locals recommend
Two historic properties in the picturesque town of Lewes.
Steam Railway
21 locals recommend
The Spa Valley Railway
21 locals recommend
Steam Railway

Food Scene

Great Pub loads of fresh ales and amazing Thai food. Eat in or take away.
7 locals recommend
The Stand Up Inn
47 High St
7 locals recommend
Great Pub loads of fresh ales and amazing Thai food. Eat in or take away.
Great Chinese Take away 01444892333
Peking Chef
16 High St
Great Chinese Take away 01444892333
Amazing food. Beautiful old pub.
20 locals recommend
The Cat Inn
North Lane
20 locals recommend
Amazing food. Beautiful old pub.
Michelin Star Dining
20 locals recommend
Gravetye Manor
Vowels Lane
20 locals recommend
Michelin Star Dining
Michelin Star Dining
6 locals recommend
Ockenden Manor Spa
3 Ockenden Ln
6 locals recommend
Michelin Star Dining
Someone please give this guy a Michelin Star!
Rose & Crown Cuckfield
London Road
Someone please give this guy a Michelin Star!
Fine dining as it should be.
8 locals recommend
Jeremy's Restaurant
Borde Hill Lane
8 locals recommend
Fine dining as it should be.
Great pub for a sunset drink. Great food reasonably priced. Fire pit!
The Gardeners Arms
Selsfield Road
Great pub for a sunset drink. Great food reasonably priced. Fire pit!
Pub with possibly the best pub garden in the UK. Outdoor kitchen in summer. Great food.
40 locals recommend
The Griffin Inn
40 locals recommend
Pub with possibly the best pub garden in the UK. Outdoor kitchen in summer. Great food.
A touch above your usual Italian restaurant. Great pizza, pasta and other classic Italian dishes.
6 locals recommend
Paolino Italian Restaurant
96 High St
6 locals recommend
A touch above your usual Italian restaurant. Great pizza, pasta and other classic Italian dishes.
Stylish Restaurant bistro. British cuisine with Asian influences
Limes Bistro
67 High St
Stylish Restaurant bistro. British cuisine with Asian influences
Top notch dining.
38 locals recommend
The Ginger Fox
38 locals recommend
Top notch dining.
Stunning food in amazing castle surroundings.
31 locals recommend
Amberley Castle
Church Street
31 locals recommend
Stunning food in amazing castle surroundings.

Essentials

The Local Sainsburys.
941 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse Hill
941 locals recommend
The Local Sainsburys.
The closest supermarket to the Bell Tent. Delivery can be arranged.
941 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse Hill
941 locals recommend
The closest supermarket to the Bell Tent. Delivery can be arranged.

Entertainment & Activities

Great Family day out, petting zoo, pony rides, indoor soft play centre.
57 locals recommend
Fishers Farm Park
57 locals recommend
Great Family day out, petting zoo, pony rides, indoor soft play centre.
Great day out for the kids.
9 locals recommend
Spring Barn Farm Park
Kingston Road
9 locals recommend
Great day out for the kids.
Provides the ideal family beach adventure.
16 locals recommend
Harbour Park Amusements
Windmill Road
16 locals recommend
Provides the ideal family beach adventure.
The heritage trail and gardens are the perfect day out for all.
11 locals recommend
Paradise Park
Avis Road
11 locals recommend
The heritage trail and gardens are the perfect day out for all.
Widely regarded as the best small zoo in the country.
154 locals recommend
Drusillas Park
Alfriston Road
154 locals recommend
Widely regarded as the best small zoo in the country.
Come rain or shine Knockhatch has adventure for all the family.
48 locals recommend
Knockhatch Adventure Park
Hailsham Bypass
48 locals recommend
Come rain or shine Knockhatch has adventure for all the family.