Arundel is a quaint town which nestles in the South Downs in the racing area around Fontwell and Goodwood. The massive Norman castle dominates the skyline along with the Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady and St Philip Howard. It was situated six miles east of our hotel and acted as an ideal location for our first stop off.On our previous visit we had visited the Cathedral and stopped off for a drink in the adjacent pub - the aptly named St. Mary's Gate. I was able to take some good photographs (which you can view on my Picas site) of the interior as the sun was shining brightly through the stained glass windows. The outside proved a littlee more difficult due to it's proximity to the adjacent cottages and the long line of cars which brought the countless tourists to the village. We had a very pleasant meal in the Arundel House Restaurant , you can view my earlier blog post here.
My assessment - If you are in the area this is a must, not to be missed. take time out to visit the Cathedral and have a wander around the town. If you're partial to a walk around medieval castles you will find this one impressive.
Verdict - Lovely old town, full of tradition with an excellent restaurant in Arundel House.
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