Making the most of your stay
Pubs
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Wheelwrights Arms
Nice pub in easy walking distance
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Royal Oak
Quieter than the Ship with same great views
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The Blue Bell Inn
Friendly bustling atmosphere with interesting good quality pub food.
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The Ship
Fullers pub with great views of Chichester and Langstone harbours. Slips for water access
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Old House at Home
A great place for lunch after walking on the Chidham peninsula
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The Woodmancote
A super village pub restaurant at the foot of the South Downs only 11minutes by car
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The Kings Arms
Friendly Fuller's pub with home cooked food in easy walking distance
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The Coal Exchange
Friendly local in the heart of Emsworth. Look out for the pizza van in summer.
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Horse & Groom
Free house pub/restaurant in the pretty Sussex village of East Ashling.
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Hare and Hounds
Nice country pub with excellent food in Stoughton in the South Down National Park
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Victoria Inn
In West Marden in the South Downs. Great menu and awesome gin selection.
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The George Inn
In Finchdean and an excellent target for lunch during a walk on the South Downs
Restaurants
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36 on the Quay
Excellent restaurant where you can watch the tide rise and fall.
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Fat Olives
One of the very best restaurants around. Make sure to book in advance.
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The Deck
Great seafood restaurant. Book ahead to get outside table if the weather looks promising.
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Nicolino's
Authentic Italian cuisine in central Emsworth. You won't go away hungry.
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Hallidays
Excellent restaurant in listed thatched building in pretty Sussex village
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Royal Darbar
Fine Indian dining in Emsworth. You can even try Indian wine!
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Spice Cottage
Well established Indian Restaurant in Westbourne. BYOB!
Local Events
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Festival of Speed
The greatest classic car event in the UK
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Glorious Goodwood
One of the highlights of the flat racing season.
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Victorious Festival
Held over August Bank holiday with great music and stunning views
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Film Festival
Based out of the New Park Cinema in Chichester in August for over 40 years.
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Great South Run
The UK's most popular 10k run in Southsea with great views of the Solent
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Festival of Chichester
International programme of dance music and theatre through June and July
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Harbour Race Week
400+ dinghies of all shapes and sizes race on Chichester Harbour in mid August
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Food Festival
A weekend for food lovers in central Southsea in mid July
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Garden Show
Held at Stansted Park only 10 minutes drive away in early June
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Park Run
5k run at 9am every Saturday at numerous locations. Collect letters C, G, H, P, Q and S!
