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Petworth, West Sussex

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Area Covered:This guide covers Petworth and its surrounding area which includes Petworth Harbour, Petworth Foreign, Playden, Iden, Peasmarsh, Beckley, Four Oaks, Northiam, Camber, West Guldeford, Winchelsea, Winchelsea Beach, Icklesham, Udimore, Cockmarling and Broad Oak Brede.
Where:At the far south-western corner of West Sussex, the ancient town of Petworth sits on a hill overlooking Romney Marsh. Once an important Cinque Port, today Petworth is some distance from the sea at Petworth Harbour.
Why Visit:For good food lovers, Petworth is world renowned for its fine seafood, especially its Petworth Bay scallops and nearby for Romney Marsh lamb. The town boasts a plethora of cobbled streets and medieval, Tudor and Georgian architecture making it the perfect place for amblers. There are plenty of small independent shops for hours of gentle browsing if the English weather fails to deliver sunshine. The surrounding countryside is dotted with pretty villages and country pubs. The beach at nearby Camber Sands is vast, safe and a firm family favourite.
Places of Interest:In Petworth itself we recommend Petworth Castle Museum, Petworth Pottery and Lamb House (National Trust). Nearby Petworth Harbour Nature Reserve, Great Dixter House and Gardens in Northiam and Camber Castle are all well worth a visit.
Using this Guide:Use the navigation bar on the left to click through to our guide to accommodation in Petworth (the best hotels, B&B's, guest houses and self-catering accommodation), our guide to eating out in Petworth (the best restaurants, bistros, cafes, tea shops, pubs, bars and country pubs) and a directory of local food sources (shops, markets and specialist local food suppliers in Petworth).