Guidebook for Rottingdean

Matthew
Guidebook for Rottingdean

Pubs and vineyards

Good fun for a wine tasting. They take groups and will organise individual tastings. There is a charge of £15, waived if you buy some bubbly.
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Ridgeview Wine Estate
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Good fun for a wine tasting. They take groups and will organise individual tastings. There is a charge of £15, waived if you buy some bubbly.
Rottingdean's best pub! By far. Good dressed crab, caught daily (you have to ask for this). The rest of the menu is good too. Jazz on several nights
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The Queen Victoria
High Street
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Rottingdean's best pub! By far. Good dressed crab, caught daily (you have to ask for this). The rest of the menu is good too. Jazz on several nights
Good pub - pretty reasonable food - great duckpond! A favourite with the locals.....
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The Plough Inn
Vicarage Lane
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Good pub - pretty reasonable food - great duckpond! A favourite with the locals.....
Its nice to have a pint by the sea, but loud live outside music ruins it and the food is average cook-chill. Avoid!
The White Horse Hotel
Its nice to have a pint by the sea, but loud live outside music ruins it and the food is average cook-chill. Avoid!
Well worth the drive. Good beer, good / excellent food, amazing location....... typical undiscovered country pub
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The Ram Inn
The Street
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Well worth the drive. Good beer, good / excellent food, amazing location....... typical undiscovered country pub
This is worth the drive from Rottingdean (allow 45 minutes) on a a balmy summer's evening. The pub is on the edge of the river Arun and is a delight. Spend the afternoon exploring Arundel, which is rather special, and finish the day in this jewel of a pub on the river's edge
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The Black Rabbit
Mill Lane
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This is worth the drive from Rottingdean (allow 45 minutes) on a a balmy summer's evening. The pub is on the edge of the river Arun and is a delight. Spend the afternoon exploring Arundel, which is rather special, and finish the day in this jewel of a pub on the river's edge
Stunning Winery COMPLETELY OFF THE BEATEN TRACK. Bespoke tours by appointment (call on 01273 476 427) and prepare yourself for a 1-1 tour with the owner, Peter Hall.
Breaky Bottom
White Way
Stunning Winery COMPLETELY OFF THE BEATEN TRACK. Bespoke tours by appointment (call on 01273 476 427) and prepare yourself for a 1-1 tour with the owner, Peter Hall.

Sightseeing

Wonderful, peaceful gardens - right in the middle of the village
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Kipling Gardens
The Green
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Wonderful, peaceful gardens - right in the middle of the village
Virginia Woolf et al were here. Worth a visit. National Trust property, in good condition.
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Monk's House - National Trust
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Virginia Woolf et al were here. Worth a visit. National Trust property, in good condition.
Alfriston is worth a half day visit and this is a highlight. Loads of good walks around the village, some good pubs, interesting and unique shops plus the CLERGY HOUSE (only open in the summer). Its a National Trust property
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Alfriston Clergy House
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Alfriston is worth a half day visit and this is a highlight. Loads of good walks around the village, some good pubs, interesting and unique shops plus the CLERGY HOUSE (only open in the summer). Its a National Trust property
You must try the BRIGHTON GREETERS. These are volunteers who will show you around Brighton. Book a free two hour walking tour and get to know the city. http://www.visitbrighton.com/greeters
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Brighton
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You must try the BRIGHTON GREETERS. These are volunteers who will show you around Brighton. Book a free two hour walking tour and get to know the city. http://www.visitbrighton.com/greeters
Only open on Sundays, this bespoke museum is dedicated to Lee Miller, the amazing WW2 photographer. She photographed extraordinary wartime scenes and this museum is dedicated to that phase of her life, plus her wider creative life story which is so very interesting alongside artist Roland Penrose. An extraordinary exhibition and experience. DO GO TO THIS - ITS A HIGHLIGHT!
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Farleys House & Gallery
Muddles Green
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Only open on Sundays, this bespoke museum is dedicated to Lee Miller, the amazing WW2 photographer. She photographed extraordinary wartime scenes and this museum is dedicated to that phase of her life, plus her wider creative life story which is so very interesting alongside artist Roland Penrose. An extraordinary exhibition and experience. DO GO TO THIS - ITS A HIGHLIGHT!

Food Scene

Rottingdean's best kept secret.... This restaurant is run by a likeable Frenchman called Frank who creates delicious (and generous) meals. You need to book ahead as he is in demand 01273 339 0998
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Bistro Gourmand
Nevill Road
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Rottingdean's best kept secret.... This restaurant is run by a likeable Frenchman called Frank who creates delicious (and generous) meals. You need to book ahead as he is in demand 01273 339 0998
Best fish and chips in the locality!! 50 metres from the front door - not to be missed!!!
Smugglers
36 High St
Best fish and chips in the locality!! 50 metres from the front door - not to be missed!!!
Interesting place - handed over to the Council this place has a good breakfast bistro, great for a coffee or excellent for an evening meal. Crackling log fires and a good restoration example.
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Stanmer House
Stanmer Park Road
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Interesting place - handed over to the Council this place has a good breakfast bistro, great for a coffee or excellent for an evening meal. Crackling log fires and a good restoration example.
New owners in 2016 have arrived with flair, good cooking and a friendly welcome! Just under our flat, this couldn't be more convenient! The home made coffee and walnut cake is to die for and the Moussaka is top of the range!
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Sea Spray Cafe
18 High St
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New owners in 2016 have arrived with flair, good cooking and a friendly welcome! Just under our flat, this couldn't be more convenient! The home made coffee and walnut cake is to die for and the Moussaka is top of the range!

Parks & Nature

Wonderful views along the ridgeway
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Ditchling Beacon Car Park
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Wonderful views along the ridgeway
Stunning views!!! take the bus from Brighton if you don't have a car
Devil's Dyke Road
Devil's Dyke Road
Stunning views!!! take the bus from Brighton if you don't have a car

Arts & Culture

Interesting mix of national art and local art. Nice cafe too. Accessible by bus from Brighton / Rottingdean
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Townerin taidemuseo
College Road
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Interesting mix of national art and local art. Nice cafe too. Accessible by bus from Brighton / Rottingdean
Home of the Bloomsbury set. Worth a visit. National trust property
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Charleston Trust
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Home of the Bloomsbury set. Worth a visit. National trust property
interesting paintings by the Bloomsbury group. you have to ring in advance to be let into the church. 01323 870 512
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St Michael & All Angels Church
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interesting paintings by the Bloomsbury group. you have to ring in advance to be let into the church. 01323 870 512

Shopping

Crazy crazy flea / antiques market. Get there at 6 in the morning on Sunday for the best pickings.....
Brighton Marina Giant Boot Fair
Crazy crazy flea / antiques market. Get there at 6 in the morning on Sunday for the best pickings.....

Entertainment & Activities

An iconic pier, with all the fun of the fair. Don't drive, but go by bus. Watch out for pickpockets but then ENJOY!! Loads of fun on some crazy rides.....
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Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira Drive
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An iconic pier, with all the fun of the fair. Don't drive, but go by bus. Watch out for pickpockets but then ENJOY!! Loads of fun on some crazy rides.....