Arundel, Castle town, Cathedral Town and the town with one Church that has two denominations
That's the headlines but it doesn’t scratch the surface of the history, architecture, businesses and playgrounds, I call home.
My name is Martin and I am a postman in the town. I don’t profess to being a historian or expert but I do love my town. So, with my knowledge, humour, friends and tourism qualification, decided to share, when I could, with the visitors and locals alike. From a Tour to a Presentation and now 2 books.
2012 saw the launch of Arundel's Walking Tours has gone from strength to strength, adapting its services for the benefit of his guests and offering a variety of ways to discover the history of Arundel, a stunning ancient inland port, with an introduction to all the history, geography and interesting parts of Arundel, so often missed by the day tripper. 60 to 75 minutes out of the day, we believe, will leave you the rest of the day to enjoy what the town has to offer, or to re-visit somewhere seen during the tour. Whatever you decide, we hope that you'll leave Arundel with the knowledge you have really seen the town, learnt of its history, and enjoyed the wonderful hospitality.
Arundel Historic Tours is a Unique, Official Walk around Arundel.. The tour includes pictures from the past and present, the narration includes tales of Romans, Saxons, Normans, Victoriana up to anecdotal stories of growing up there. The view of the town, through the eyes and passion of a local is humorous, entertaining and educational. Your questions will be answered, from Norfolk in Sussex, Cathedral and bi-denomination church, from bricked-up windows to fire marks. Architecture, history, the people and changes will all be discussed, leading you to leave knowing a whole lot more about this beautiful town.
So, Arundel, why so special, it’s hard to say precisely, ambling along Tarrant Street, named after the river (not the Arun?) the towns array of different architectural styles, the coffee shops and pubs, the lovely independent shops. The events across the year from Corpus Christie, Farmers Markets to Festival and Christmas, the walks, the river bank, the lake, the park, so much to see and do at a leisurely pace.
Arundel has had a Castle since 1067 it is said although there has been some kind of fortress there for much longer. The history of the Castle and the Dukes is baffling, and so I suggest a visit to get acquainted with both. Outside the Castle are the delights of the town for you to explore, enjoy the hospitality, the feel of the small arcades, the galleries and antique shops. Explore the variety of cafes and restaurants, check out the take home gift shops, sit beside the river, whatever you choose, just love the town as we do.
