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Jan 05
5 Arundel Winter walks

Photo credit: Nigel Cull Wrap up warm and head outdoors to enjoy some of Arundel’s stunning scenery. From riverside paths to rolling Downland views, there are plenty of beautiful walks and places to explore, right on our doorstep.  Here are five local walks, in and around Arundel, that promise fresh air, peaceful moments and something to […]

Dec 01
Visit the WWT Arundel Wetland Centre gift shop this Christmas

This holiday season, WWT Arundel Wetland Centre invites visitors to discover sustainable, nature-inspired gifts perfect for every nature lover at the WWT Gift Shop. On Saturday 6 December, the Centre’s gift shop will host a special 10% off shopping day (excluding optics), offering the ideal opportunity to find thoughtful presents while enjoying extra savings. Sat 6 Dec […]

Nov 05
Arundel at Christmas

Arundel at Christmas 2025 T’was the month before Christmas and all through the town, Arundel was bustling with fun and joy all around. Once again this year, a wonderful and festive programme of events is being held in the town throughout December. You may remember the one-day event, ‘Arundel by Candlelight’ which had just got […]

Oct 11
5 Autumnal Arundel walks to boost your mental health

We want to encourage you to #EscapeTheEveryday, get outdoors and appreciate the gorgeous scenery in Arundel with these beautiful walks. Here are five local walks in Arundel which will give you something to smile about throughout this autumn/winter season. 1. Arundel Park Arundel Park during this season is pretty special, you can enjoy a walk […]

Oct 10
Arundel Museum at Christmas 2025 – A Festive Season to Remember

As the nights draw in and the twinkling lights begin to appear, there are plenty of reasons to feel festive in Arundel this winter. Arundel Museum is once again at the heart of the celebrations, offering a sparkling line-up of seasonal events, perfect for shopping, socialising, and soaking up the Christmas spirit. The festivities begin […]

Oct 02
Spooky Fun Awaits at Out of Bounds this Halloween

Halloween is about to get bigger, scarier and a whole lot more fun at Out of Bounds inRustington. On Saturday 1st November from 6pm to 9pm the Frightfully Fun Family HalloweenEvent will take over the activity centre for an evening filled with thrilling chills, laughter andplenty of family friendly spooks. This is the perfect chance […]

Sep 09
Halloween in Arundel

Photography by Charlie Waring and Mark Phillips Written by Barb Hogan and helped with research by Mark Phillips When did Ghost stories and Halloween start? We’ve been telling each other ghost stories since our ancestors first sat around campfires. Generally ghosts are thought to be spirits of the dead, destined to linger on Earth after […]

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Feb 18
24 Things to look forward to in and around Arundel in 2024

There’s always plenty happening in and around the town and that means lots to look forward to! You may already have your own ‘bucket list’ of places you want to visit and things you want to do, however if you need some inspiration, we have compiled a list of 24 things to look forward to […]

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Dec 06
Sweet Escape Unveiled in Arundel as Lily’s Chocolate Box Opens Its Doors

Arundel’s charming streets are about to get even sweeter as Lucy and April, a dynamic mother-daughter duo, proudly introduce Lily’s Chocolate Box—a timeless haven for those with a passion for all things sweet, fudgy, and chocolatey. Named after their beloved pet dog, Lily’s Chocolate Box is more than just a shop; it’s an invitation to […]

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Dec 08
A Hidden Gem in Arundel

The Old Printing Works Shopping Arcade in Tarrant Street It’s called a ‘hidden gem of Arundel’ but this Arcade with a wonderful selection of fantastic shops and independent businesses isn’t really hard to find at all! In fact, you just need to know where to look! So make a little detour off Arundel’s historic Tarrant […]

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Sep 23
Wicked Little Letters filming in Arundel

Photo by Martin Burton/SussexLive Written by Amanda Hopkinson Production company arrives in Arundel Blueprint Pictures, the production company behind ‘In Bruges’, ‘Emma’ and ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri‘ in conjunction with South of the River Pictures will be filming some scenes for a new independent British feature film in the town. The film entitled ‘Wicked […]

Aug 12
Let’s look back at the Arundel Festival of the Arts…

Photography by Charlie Waring Written by Barb Hogan What has happened at the Arundel Festival of the Arts over the years? When you hear someone say ‘Arundel Festival’, what do those words make you think of first? What are your Arundel Festival memories? Does the Arundel Festival conjure up visions of the Gallery Trail, the […]

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