Museums · South East England
Amberley, West Sussex
In or near South Stoke.
Amberley is a village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. It is situated at the foot of the South Downs, 4 miles (6 km) north of Arundel. Its neighbours are Storrington a
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Brockham · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Amberley in West Sussex, the nearest railway station is Brockham, located 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BN18 9SR. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Amberley is a village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. It is situated at the foot of the South Downs, 4 miles (6 km) north of Arundel. Its neighbours are Storrington and West Chiltington. The village is noted for its thatched cottages. A house named "The Thatched House" is one of the village's few non-thatched houses. One of the attractions is Amberley Working Museum. Amberley has a railway station on the Arun Valley Line, with regular services to Bognor Regis, Portsmouth and London. To the north of the village is the tidal plain of the River Arun, known as Amberley Wild Brooks. The wetland is a Site of Special Scientific Interest which floods in winter and is known for its wildfowl. Amberley Castle is now a hotel. The castle was a fortified manor house next to which is the Norman St Michael's Church.
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From the Wikipedia article
Amberley is a village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. It is situated at the foot of the South Downs, 4 miles (6 km) north of Arundel. Its neighbours are Storrington and West Chiltington. The village is noted for its thatched cottages. A house named "The Thatched House" is one of the village's few non-thatched houses. One of the attractions is Amberley Working Museum. Amberley has a railway station on the Arun Valley Line, with regular services to Bognor Regis, Portsmouth and London. To the north of the village is the tidal plain of the River Arun, known as Amberley Wild Brooks. The wetland is a Site of Special Scientific Interest which floods in winter and is known for its wildfowl. Amberley Castle is now a hotel. The castle was a fortified manor house next to which is the Norman St Michael's Church.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9085, -0.5340
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Horsham
- Parish
- Amberley
- Postcode
- BN18 9SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arundel and South Downs
- Nearest railway station
- Brockham — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.westsussex.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Amberley, West Sussex (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
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Amberley Castle
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Railway Exhibition Hall
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BT Connected Earth Telecommunications Hall
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Wheelwright's Shop
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Village Garage & Cycle Shop
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Amberley Museum Railway
Heritage railways · 1.0 km
Southdown Bus Garage
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South Downs Way
Mountain bike trails · 1.0 km
Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Amberley, West Sussex?
- Amberley, West Sussex is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN18 9SR), in the parish of Amberley.
- What is Amberley, West Sussex?
- Amberley is a village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. It is situated at the foot of the South Downs, 4 miles (6 km) north of Arundel. Its neighbours are Storrington a
- How do I get to Amberley, West Sussex?
- The nearest railway station is Brockham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN18 9SR.
- How do I get to Amberley, West Sussex?
- The nearest railway station is Brockham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN18 9SR.