Best things to do in Arundel

Arundel Essentials

Arundel’s historic center is defined by the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and a rich collection of medieval and Victorian architecture. This list features the 11th-century Arundel Castle and the French Gothic Arundel Cathedral alongside the unique dual-worship space shared by St Nicholas Church and the Fitzalan Chapel. Visitors can explore the 14th-century ruins of Maison Dieu, the 18th-century Hiorne Tower folly, and the extensive chalk grasslands of the 134-hectare Arundel Park.

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Arundel Castle

Arundel Castle is a restored and remodelled medieval castle in Arundel, West Sussex, England.

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Our Lady and Saint Philip Howard (Arundel Cathedral)

The Cathedral Church of Our Lady and St Philip Howard is located in Arundel, West Sussex, England.

Parish Church of Saint Nicholas

A 14th-century Anglican parish church built in the Perpendicular Gothic style. It is notable for sharing its physical structure with the Catholic Fitzalan Chapel, with the two spaces separated by a glass wall.

Fitzalan Chapel

Founded in 1380, this private chapel serves as the burial place for the Dukes of Norfolk. Though attached to the parish church, it remains part of the Arundel Castle estate and contains elaborate medieval tombs.

Hiorne Tower

An 18th-century triangular folly designed by architect Francis Hiorne in 1787. Located within Arundel Park, the tower was built as a demonstration of Gothic revival craftsmanship to impress the Duke of Norfolk.

Arundel Park

Arundel Park is a 134-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Arundel in West Sussex.This old deer park on the…

Maison Dieu

The flint ruins of a medieval hospital and almshouse founded in 1395. Originally built to house poor men, the complex was significantly damaged during the Siege of Arundel in the English Civil War.