West Sussex
Properties and events in West Sussex
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Pulborough Signal Box, The Rail Station and related Buildings
You will see inside the newly restored & listed Signal Box, how this period station has changed little since 1900 despite the loss of the onsite Cattle Market and the related buildings with the rising use of the motor car.
Arundel Museum
Arundel Museum is open for FREE this Heritage Open Day on Saturday 14 September In the purpose-built Museum, enjoy seeing displays charting the history of Arundel. There are great activities for children too!
Burton Mill
Burton Mill is a working watermill producing stoneground flour and hydro-electricity. Visitors will see water-powered flour milling and dressing and other heritage machinery. There is a small exhibition of interesting historical artefacts and photos.
Coultershaw Heritage Site
See our historic water wheel driven pump along with other working and hands-on exhibits in a beautiful riverside setting. Special activities will challenge our young inventors.
Danny House
Danny House, a 16th-century Elizabethan mansion in Sussex, hosted Prime Minister Lloyd George in WWI. With grand architecture and gardens, it now serves as a retirement community while preserving its rich history in the countryside.
Display and opening of the WWII Pillbox on Patterson's Walk in Ferring
Access to the best preserved example of a Coastal WWII Pillbox in West Sussex.
Fernhurst Furnace Open Weekend
See the recently conserved Wealden Blast Furnace site. Admire the Sealed Knot skirmish. Many demonstrations, displays and refreshments. Country location in beautiful woodland. Guided tours.
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
Explore over 200 years of history with free entry on 12, 15 or 17 September 2025. Discover winding paths, towering trees, tranquil lakes, enchanting wildlife – including our rare wallabies, captivating sculptures, a Play Park and fun for all ages.
Nymans
Discover Nymans Garden and House with free entry on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September.
Pallant House Gallery Open Day
Join us for an art-filled day of discovery and creativity – all for free! Pallant House Gallery will be opening its doors for visitors to explore our collection and experience our current major exhibition Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists.
Petworth Cottage Museum
The museum, a.k.a. Mrs. Cummings's Cottage, is an Estate worker's house restored, furnished and equipped as if it were 1910. Mrs. Cummings was a seamstress who worked at Petworth House and at home. Nostalgic and educational.
Petworth House and Park
Explore Petworth House, a magnificent Treasure House displaying one of the finest art collections in the care of the National Trust, nestled in a 700-acre deer park.
Port Stories - projection mapping workshop
Join us for a free, hands-on workshop exploring the past and present of Shoreham Port through the magic of projection mapping. You’ll get the chance to re-mix fascinating archive footage of Shoreham Port with new video and photography.
Pulborough Heritage Visitor Centre “Swan Corner”
The Visitor Centre has slide-shows and leaflets of Swan Corner History and the other Pulborough 2025 Heritage Sites from around 1900 together with a five-metre-long model of the Railway Station and Shunting Yard as in 1910.
Pulborough Masonic Hall opened for visitors
The Masonic Hall opens its doors to the public and shows what happens there
Seven Sisters Country Park - Military Heritage Talk & Tour
Join local historian Ian Everest for a leisurely walk exploring the military history of of Seven Sisters Country Park.
Shoreham Fort - Giving History a Future by Bringing History to Life
Come and join us at Shoreham Fort and watch the Scheduled Monument come to life.
Shoreham Fort HOD Tours
Come and join the volunteers at Shoreham Fort, a hidden gem in Adur, for a tour of the site which will reiterate that this Scheduled Monument is more than just a pile of bricks - there is a story to be told and we're willing to tell it...
Showing of the Barone Hopper film, followed by a tour/talk of the Chapel heritage including new information by local historians.
🎬 Barone Hopper Film Screening & Chapel Heritage Talk Enjoy a showing of the Barone Hopper film, followed by a fascinating tour and talk on the Chapel’s history – including new insights from local historians. Don’t miss this unique blend of film an
St Mary de Haura church, New Shoreham
An architectural gem of a church which dates from 1103 with both romanesque and gothic styles. As well as some curiosities, there features from English history will be seen - one from the 12th, one from the 17th and one from 20th centuries.