Arundel Museum
Arundel Museum offers a compact yet richly detailed journey through the long history of this West Sussex market town, set just steps from the River Arun and in the shadow of Arundel Castle. Though modern in design, the museum’s galleries are filled with artefacts that trace local life from prehistoric settlement to the present day, revealing how the town’s identity has been shaped by river trade, craftsmanship and its powerful ducal estate. Inside, visitors can explore displays on Roman pottery, Saxon burial finds and medieval guilds, alongside evocative objects from Arundel’s Victorian shops and workshops. The museum’s collection of tools, domestic items and photographs paints a vivid picture of everyday life, while the “Arundel Through Time” gallery uses models and maps to show how the town evolved around its castle and cathedral. One of the most interesting facts is the story of Arundel’s long‑lost port: once a bustling hub for shipbuilding and trade, now remembered through maritime artefacts and scale models. Another highlight is the preserved jail cell from the old town hall, offering a glimpse into 19th‑century justice. With its mix of archaeology, social history and local stories, Arundel Museum provides a grounded, intimate counterpoint to the grandeur of the castle above.
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Arundel Museum is right in the heart of Arundel in West Sussex, in a lovely spot by the river. It is located just under the castle, on Mill Road, right next to the Lower High Street. The address is Arundel Museum, Mill Road, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9PA. You can walk to it from the town centre in a minute, and there is parking nearby in the town car parks. It is very easy to find, just look for the modern building opposite the river. What makes it such a good place to visit is how much else is on the doorstep. Right above it is Arundel Castle, one of the biggest and most impressive castles in England, and Arundel Cathedral is just up the hill. The High Street itself is full of little independent shops, galleries and cafes. Just a short walk away you have the Arundel Wetland Centre which is great for a relaxing afternoon. A few minutes drive away is Amberley Museum in the old chalk pits, and Parham House and Gardens, a beautiful Elizabethan house. You are also right in the South Downs National Park, so walks along the River Arun are lovely, and Goodwood House, Petworth House and Park and the Weald and Downland Living Museum at Singleton are all easy to reach for a full day out.
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