Magical Secret Woodland

You needn’t go far from this site for rural roams but if you’d like a small change of scenery, Queen Elizabeth Country Park – the start of the 21-mile Hangars Way – is 15 minutes’ drive. For city strolls, Chichester and Portsmouth are both 25 minutes from the site; opt for the former for the Gothic cathedral and ancient Fishbourne Roman Palace villa or choose the latter to check out the port area’s maritime days of yore at the National Museum of the Royal Navy. If you’re intrigued by Britain’s past, Arundel Castle (40 minutes’ drive) is another worthwhile place to visit for the restored and remodelled medieval building and its stunning setting looking out over the River Arun. The gardens here are just as lush as the undeveloped coastal region of the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, also 40 minutes from the site. For busier beaches, Bognor Regis is 45 minutes away – come here for the colourful Victorian-style rides at Butlin’s fairground then follow up with more high-speed thrills at Goodwood Motor Circuit 25 minutes’ drive from the park.