Sussex Heritage Highlights 5 Days - Royal Norfolk
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALF5207Y
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
Bognor Regis has been a seaside fishing settlement since Anglo Saxon times. It became a fashionable resort in the reign of George III and has been frequented by royalty on numerous occasions. The resort is flat and has an excellent promenade walk. There is a pier and a delightful park, Hotham Park, which boasts a narrow gauge railway, putting green, crazy golf, tennis court and boating lake. On the beach between Bognor Regis and Aldwick lies the wreck of a floating pontoon - part of the Mulberry Harbour which was destined to be towed across to Normandy on D-Day June 6, 1944 and was washed up on the beach shortly after D-Day. The beach is predominantly pebbly but the water is clean and the quality of the light often remarkable. Inland the scenery is quintessentially English with the splendour of the South Downs, England's newest National Park, very close at hand.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Outward Travel
Day 2 - Worthing & Amberley Museum
Enjoy a trip to the lovely coastal resort of Worthing – boasting a long pier and splendid pavilion. Discover local history, stunning artwork and fascinating attractions alongside the award-winning beaches. Later in the day we visit the Amberley Museum where you can travel back in time and explore the South’s working past. With over 40 exhibit areas to discover, including a narrow-gauge railway, rural crafts and scenic walks there is something here for everyone!/n
Day 3 - Day at Leisure
Day 4 - Chichester & Weald & Downland Living Museum
The ancient spire of Chichester Cathedral rises above the peaceful streets of this wonderful city. One of the best-preserved Georgian destinations in England, Chichester is packed with listed buildings and the pedestrianised centre is nearly enclosed by old city walls. We will also visit the fascinating Weald & Downland Living Museum which enjoys a picture-perfect setting and tells the untold stories of the people that have lived and worked in rural England for over 1,000 years. /nWeald & Downland Museum is an open air museum. Stewards around the site are happy to tell you all about the collection and historic buildings. Maps of the site can be collected from the admissions desk. Access around the site is on rural surfaces, mainly rolled or loose chipping which are in keeping with the nature of the site. There is a cafe with indoor and outdoor seating available./n
Day 5 - Return Travel
Royal Norfolk Hotel
Situated in a delightfully sunny spot on the seafront with extensive lawns
and superb views over the English Channel, the Royal Norfolk Hotel is
an exceptional Regency building dating from the 1830’s. The location of
Bognor Regis makes it unique; not only has it been officially named the
sunniest town in Britain, it is very close to the South Downs National Park,
with its beautiful Sussex countryside castles and country houses all just
a short distance away. The hotel features a large restaurant, relaxing bar
lounge and an entertainment room with a dancefloor. The hotel also has an
outdoor terrace, where you can soak up the sun, enjoy a drink and watch
the world go by. There is a large car park and the lift serves all floors.