Countryside attractions in West Sussex

The Wildfowl and Wetland Centre features 26 acres of wetland habitat just outside the historic village of Arundel. The centre is set beside the River Arun, in beautiful woodland. The site is a mixture of woodland, reed beds, and lake habitat.
Mill Road, Arundel, West Sussex, England, BN18 9PB

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The Chichester Ship Canal was built in 1822 to link Chichester to Portsmouth and London. The section between Chichester and Donnington has been fully restored, as has one of the original cast-iron swing bridges. Walk along the tow path or take a boat trip from the canal basin, just south of the city centre.
Canal Basin, Canal Wharf, Chichester, West Sussex, England, PO19 8DT

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Heritage Highlight: Restored 1822 iron swing bridge

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Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve encompasses a huge coastal area, taking in over 1500 acres of shoreline, including mudflats, reedbeds, saltmarsh, lagoons, and shingle beaches. The harbour was formed when the sea broke through retaining walls built to reclaim low lying coastal areas.
The Visitor Centre, Selsey Road, Sidlesham, West Sussex, England, PO20 7NE

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A nature reserve set in lovely West Sussex countryside. Hedged paths lead through quiet meadows to several bird hides and viewing platforms. The reserve is best suited to view ducks, geese and swans in winter, and wading birds, nightingales, warblers in spring.
Uppertons Barn Visitor Centre, Wiggonholt, Pulborough, West Sussex, England, RH20 2EL

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Saddlescombe Farm is a historic Downland Farm, one of the last remaining farms in the Downs with its original buildings. The farm dates to at least the time of the Domesday Book, and was later the property of the Knights Templar for over a century. The farm is set beside an expanse of ancient woodland affording attractive walks.
Saddlescombe Road, Saddlescombe, West Sussex, England, BN45 7DE

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Heritage Highlight: Traditional donkey wheel

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