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Shoreham-by-Sea

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Shoreham-by-Sea is a busy port at the mouth of the River Adur. The footbridge over the river leads to the beach which is ¾ mile from the station. The small town of Steyning with its attractive half-timbered buildings is a bus ride away (see Steyning Museum below). Shoreham-by-Sea PlusBus tickets are valid to Steyning as well as within extensive area along the coast from Shoreham-by-Sea to Brighton and Seaford.

www.westsussex.info

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Marlipins Museum ½ mile

The history of the port of Shoreham with ship models and maritime paintings as well as displays on the early film industry and flying. The Museum has a distinctive chequerboard facade and is one of the oldest lay buildings in Sussex. Temporary exhibitions programme.
Open May-Oct, ThFS 1100-1500.
www.sussexpast.co.uk

Shoreham-by-Sea map
Rural Retreats
Rural Retreats
Rural Retreats

St Mary's House and Gardens by bus

A medieval timber-framed house with panelling interiors, including the unique Elizabethan 'Painted Room' with trompe l'oeil murals. Collection of English costume-dolls. Attractive gardens with amusing animal topiary. Refreshments.
Open May-Sep, Thur, Sun & BH 1400-1800. Last tour 1700.
www.stmarysbramber.co.uk
Bus 2 from Surry Street and High Street to Bramber, 15-20 minutes journey. Daily, hourly. Return buses stop near the station in Ham Road. Shoreham-by-Sea PlusBus tickets are valid for this journey. Operated by Brighton & Hove.

Bramber Castle EH by bus

The ruins of a Norman motte and bailey castle guarding the Adur valley through the South Downs. The gatehouse stands almost to its full height. Admission free.
Open Any reasonable time.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bus as St Mary's House above.

Steyning Museum by bus

The history of the ancient town of Steyning. Temporary exhibitions programme. Admission free.
Open WThFSSu 1000-1600.
www.steyningmuseum.org.uk
Bus 2 from Surry Street and High Street to Steyning Clock Tower, 20-25 minutes journey. Daily, hourly. Return buses stop near the station in Ham Road. Shoreham-by-Sea PlusBus tickets are valid for this journey. Operated by Brighton & Hove.

Bramber and Steyning map