Local Golf Courses

There are 19 Golf Courses
to choose from within a 25 mile
radius of The Tollgate Hotel.

Shopping in Brighton

If you’re looking for a shopping paradise
then Brighton has something to offer everyone.

The main attraction is Churchill Square which is situated in the heart of the town centre. Home to a wide choice of high street names together with a number of independent boutiques.

Alternatively North Laines is the perfect example of a bohemian shopping experience and boasts 300 shops, 37 cafes, 22 pubs, 4 theatres and 2 museums.

Cycling in West Sussex

Exploring The South Downs National Park
on a bike is an exhilarating way to visit the
pretty villages and take in the delightful
countryside the area has to offer.

There are cycle shops in the local area
where you can hire a bike for as
many hours or days as you require.

The Tollgate Hotel also offers a
bike storage facility if pre-arranged.

Antiques Shopping in Petworth

Petworth is a beautiful market town in West Sussex, with cobbled streets, and an impressive number of antique stores. There are plenty of other independent stores and a coffee shop or two to make for a wonderful afternoon

Petworth is also home to the very grand Petworth House, a 17th-century grade I listed house and surrounded by the stunning 700-acre Petworth Park with its magnificent herd of fallow deer.

Walking in West Sussex

Walking has to be one of the best ways to take in the delightful West Sussex countryside. Getting close to
Mother Nature and enhancing your well being. 80% of West Sussex is rural and more than 50% of it is designated as areas of outstanding natural beauty.

There are many trails to suit all abilities
including woodland and coastal routes. Most of the walks are also easily accessible by public transport, enabling the preservation of our beautiful environment.

South Downs National Park

Some of the most spectacular views can be seen
on the South Downs National Park.
The South Downs Way is a 160 km National Trail which runs from Winchester to Eastbourne following the line of ancient tracks through the river valleys of the South Downs.
You will see Saxon churches, Iron Age hill forts, old windmills, Georgian manor houses and pretty villages.

Horse Riding in West Sussex

The South Downs boasts many bridal ways
for horse riders to take advantage of.

When staying at The Tollgate Hotel,
you can visit one of the nearby riding centres
and take in the fresh country air and magnificent surrounding landscapes of West Sussex.

Midhurst Old Market Town

Midhurst nestles at the centre of the South Downs National Park and makes the perfect base to get out and explore this beautiful landscape: unique heathland with wide horizons, rare birds, open chalkland and wild flowers galore.

Midhurst today is a thriving country market town – it’s a role the town has filled for many centuries. You’ll find evidence of that all around you in a delightful mix of medieval, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture as well as signs of the town’s historical social and political significance.

Royal Pavilion Brighton

The Royal Pavilion has a colourful history
stretching back over 200 years.
Built as the seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, it has also served as a civic building, First World War hospital,
and has become a true icon of Brighton.

Arundel Castle

There are nearly 1,000 years of history
at this great castle, situated
in magnificent grounds overlooking
the River Arun in West Sussex
and built at the end of the 11th century
by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel.

Nymans Country Gardens

A garden for all seasons, with rare and unusual plant collections, set around a romantic house and ruins. In spring see blossom, bulbs and a stunning magnolias. The Rose Garden is scented by hints of old-fashioned roses. Dramatic shows of vibrant native tree colour in autumn precede winter’s structural form. Discover hidden corners through stone archways, walk along tree-lined avenues while surrounded by the lush countryside of the Sussex Weald.

Goodwood House & Estate

The Goodwood Estate is in the heart of West Sussex and is home to the world famous Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival and Glorious Goodwood. Goodwood House and Estate.

With its stunning surroundings on the edge of the South Downs National Park it spans 11,000 rural acres.