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Peaceful countryside, rolling chalk hills and beautiful gardens make the South Downs an enchanting area to explore. Discover the historic town of Arundel, walk in Petworth Park with its large herd of fallow deer, admire the herbaceous borders of Highdown Gardens and explore the Elizabethan manor house at Parham.
Highlights:
- Highdown Gardens, home to a fascinating and varied collection
- Parham House and Gardens, a marvellous Elizabethan estate
- Petworth, where Capability Brown designed the rolling parkland landscape
- Arundel Castle, founded in 1067
Features
Includes:
- High quality en-suite accommodation at Abingworth Hall
- Excellent food in our country house, full board (B,L,D daily)
- The services of our knowledgeable leader, ensuring you get the most from your holiday
- Full-day excursions with all transport on touring days in a good-quality, comfortable mini-coach
Excludes:
- Travel to/from the Country Hotel
(The nearest railway stations is Pulborough)
- Admissions
(please allow approx. £10 per day for entrances)
Meals
4 breakfasts
3 lunches
4 dinners
1 teas
Important details
Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to book.
Ask us for the best available pricing for your dates & choice of airline.
We can assist in your travel to/from the Country House.
Pricing based on per person, single or twin occupancy.
Single in a double room add $40 per night.
During your Discovery Tour you'll have the opportunity to visit many fascinating places. The following is our provisional programme, and your leader may adjust it at their discretion, taking into account factors such as weather, local opening times, or other events. This holiday includes active sightseeing and you should expect to spend lots of time on your feet.
Most admissions to places of interest are not included. Please allow up to £10 per day for admissions to all the places of interest we will be visiting. The full adult price is given but there are usually good reductions for parties and seniors. If you are a member of the National Trust, English Heritage or similar, remember to bring your card for free admission to their properties. Please bring cash as card machines are not always available at all venues.
Sometimes things happen beyond our control – the weather, traffic jams or changes at the places we visit. If we need to adjust your holiday programme, for whatever reason, your leader will help smooth the way.
Leaders
Jill Durnford
Brought up in south-east England, Jill has lived in the West Country, Scotland and, since 1998, Cumbria. She has a real passion for Britain, its history, geology and wildlife and loves sharing that with other people. She loves visiting stately homes and gardens but is also interested in how ordinary people lived in the past. Jill works as a Blue Badge Guide which is the perfect job for combining her wide range of interests with a love of communicating with people.
Travel Details
Address is: Abingworth Hall, Storrington Road, Thakeham, West Sussex, RH20 3EF
By Train:
The nearest railway station to Abingworth Hall is Pulborough. Please note that Pulborough station has a short
platform, check the departure boards for which carriage to sit in.
By Taxi:
The 6-mile journey from Pulborough railway station takes approximately 15 minutes. Please try to avoid arriving at Pulborough station between 2.45pm and 3.20pm, as there may not be taxis available for your onward journey to Abingworth Hall. We have negotiated a preferential rate with MJ Cars for all pre-booked journeys, of £14 per taxi. They will arrange shared taxis wherever possible. To book a transfer please phone or email MJ Cars, giving at least 7 days notice.
The return journey can be arranged on your behalf by the House Manager.
By Car:
From the M25 take either the A24 or the M23 and then the A264 towards Horsham. At the Great Daux roundabout go south on the A24 towards Worthing. Go straight over 2 roundabouts and then at the traffic light cross roads turn right onto the A272 signposted to Billingshurst and Petersfield. After 3 miles turn left onto the B2139 (The Selsey Arms on left). After 3.5 miles pass the turning for Thakeham on the left. After half a mile, Abingworth Hall is on the left, directly after the national speed limit signs.
From the M27 continue onto the A27 and around Chichester. At Fontwell Park roundabout take the first exit to continue on the A27 and at the next roundabout take the first exit on to the A29. After approx. 4 miles, at a roundabout, take the 2nd exit on to the B2139 to Storrington. At the mini roundabout in Storrington, take the 2nd exit onto the A283. Continue through Storrington and take the first exit at the mini roundabout by the Anchor Inn on to the B2139 towards Thakeham. Take the 2nd exit at the next mini roundabout and then take the 1st exit at next mini roundabout (by Steyning Grammar School). Continue down this road until you see 30mph signs. Abingworth Hall is just before these signs, on the right
