There’s so much to do within easy reach of Midhurst.
Heritage and gardens
Tour magnificent historic buildings (and their surrounding grounds) including Petworth House, Arundel Castle, Chichester Cathedral, Goodwood House and Stansted House or be inspired by the amazing gardens at West Dean.
Travel through culture, time and space
Discover the many specialist museums and galleries the South Downs has to offer, including Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Pallant House Gallery of 20th Century Art, Tangmere Military Aviation Museum and South Downs Planetarium.
Catch one of Chichester Festival Theatre’s world-class productions in their newly refurbished theatre.
National Trust properties
The National Trust cares for over 15,000 acres of the South Downs, protecting beautiful landscapes and rare wildlife alongside stunning houses and gardens rich in history and colour.
Uppark and Hinton Ampner
West of Midhurst is Uppark – a Georgian mansion packed with beautiful furnishings. Seek out the incredible 18th-century doll’s house, and relax on lawns overlooking glorious views of the South Downs. If you like gardens, you’ll love Hinton Ampner – just 30 minutes from Midhurst – filled with scent and colour and a delightful walled kitchen garden. The gardens lead on to historic parkland and woodland, which is carpeted with bluebells in spring.
Woolbeding
Head out of Midhurst along the Rother Valley and through the parkland into the Woolbeding countryside where you can experience the wild commons and a myriad of wildlife, from Dartford warblers to dragonflies. At the heart of the estate lies a little-known horticultural jewel, Woolbeding Gardens, packed with floral borders and follies.
Harting Down
The South Downs Way passes through Harting Down nature reserve.
Hear skylarks bursting with song above you and tread on grassland awash with pyramidal orchids. Of historical interest is an Iron Age hill fort and cross-ridge dykes. The remains of a Napoleonic war telegraph station can be found on Beacon Hill, the highest point on Harting Down.
Horses and horsepower
Thrill at the thunder of hooves, the roar of engines and incredible aerial displays at one of Goodwood’s many internationally-renowned events. There’s the Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival and Glorious Goodwood to name just a few.
Outstanding coastline
For a change in scenery, why not explore our magnificent coastline? Take to a boat to discover the delights of Chichester Harbour or investigate the RSPB nature reserves around Wittering, Selsey and Bracklesham Bay.
