West Dean Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Weald and Downland - Low Sun and Half Timbered
Chalk ball by footpath junction on the Chalk Stones Trail This is the sixth chalk ball I found on the Chalk Stones Trail. The way forward on the trail leaves the lane and goes ahead up the footpath. For Trail information see http://www.vic.org.uk/pro/pdfs/chalks%20stones.pdf .
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Long straight lane on the Chalk Stones Trail Information on the Trail can be found at http://www.vic.org.uk/pro/pdfs/chalks%20stones.pdf .
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Gateway to West Dean College
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South Downs. Unnamed valley that takes the B2141 to Chilgrove. The farm to the left is Brickkiln Farm the building to the right is part of a pumping station, the slope on the right is Heathbarn Down. Taken from the bridleway that crosses the south west corner of the square.
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The White Horse

The White Horse

5 out of 5
1 High street Chichester England
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chichester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (302 reviews)
Fantastic boutique room near Chichester, UK. Staff were very friendly. Included breakfast was very good. Will use again if in this part of the country.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

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Royal Maritime Hotel

Royal Maritime Hotel

3 out of 5
Queens Street Portsmouth England
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The price is ₹6,826 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
₹6,826
₹8,192 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Location, Location, Location! It was excellent for getting to what we wanted to see.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Royal Maritime Hotel
The Langstone Quays

The Langstone Quays

4 out of 5
Northney Road Hayling Island England
The price is ₹13,543 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
₹13,543
₹16,253 total
17 Apr - 18 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hayling Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Lovely place would go again

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

The Langstone Quays
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Mill Rythe Coastal Village

Mill Rythe Coastal Village

2 out of 5
Havant Road Hayling Island England
Stay at this campsite in Hayling Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an indoor pool. Popular attractions Portsmouth International Port and Gunwharf Quays ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
Extremely disappointing first stay. We arranged a 2:30pm check-in, but the accommodation was not ready until 30 mins later. On arrival, we were told to return in 10–15 minutes, only to be told again that it still wasn’t ready. This appears to be a recurring issue based on other reviews. The soft ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Mill Rythe Coastal Village
Gunwharf Quays Apartments

Gunwharf Quays Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Gunwharf Quays Residential Portsmouth England
Stay at this apartment in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (67 reviews)
The apartment was compact and had everything we needed. Great location, amazing shopping centre on the doorstep. We would love to return.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Gunwharf Quays Apartments
Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village

Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village

4 out of 5
Saltern's Road Seaview England
Stay at this beach cottage in Seaview. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
Very quiet area and kept very tidy beds need to be updated and a quick lick of paint but we would stay again

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village
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Popular places to visit

The best place for a Motor head. Have to go if you ever get the chance.

Goodwood Motor Circuit

Catch an event at Goodwood Motor Circuit during your trip to Westhampnett. Visit the spas and cosy cafes in this relaxing area.

Goodwood Motor Circuit
A view of Goodwood Racecourse from The Trundle, West Sussex

Goodwood Racecourse

You can take time to visit Goodwood Racecourse during your travels to Singleton. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Goodwood Racecourse
Nice sandy beach, ample parking, great walks

West Wittering Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at West Wittering Beach during your travels in West Wittering?

West Wittering Beach
Festival of Speed 2014. Mercedes-Benz feature sculpture.

Goodwood House

Goodwood House is just one of the places to see in Westhampnett, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Goodwood House
Great Building

Chichester Cathedral

Find out about the history of Chichester with a stop at Chichester Cathedral. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Chichester Cathedral
Festival of Speed 2014. Mercedes-Benz feature sculpture.

Goodwood

Learn about the local history of Chichester when you take a trip to Goodwood. While in this trendy area, you can savour the lively bars.

Goodwood

Cities near West Dean

Summer sunset over Bosham Harbour and village with the church spire of Holy Trinity Church, West Sussex, UK

Chichester

Midhurst Castle | Cowdray Castle | Cowdray Heritage Trust |

Midhurst

Snow Plough Left behind after the recent snows perhaps? It's stamped on the other side as belonging to West Sussex County Council and now it's been left on the eastern side of the open ground in Chilgrove village. Behind the plough is the crossroads of lanes leading away from the village.
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Chilgrove