Lockgate Dairy is set within a large south facing landscaped garden with uninterrupted views across arable fields – where deer are frequently seen. Within easy walking distance there is an excellent equestrian centre where short term livery is offered (www.monningtonequestrian.co.uk).
The local area is renown for horticulture and we are fortunate to have several neighbouring growers who sell fresh vegetables and flowers from the roadside – just about as fresh and local as you can get! Chichester Golf Centre is an easy 1 mile walk from the cottages where 'experts' will find an excellent 18 hole golf course and 'others' (including us!) can enjoy the 9 hole course and crazy golf.
We are just 1 ½ miles from Chichester Marina – an excellent spot for a pleasant interesting walk and a similar distance from Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, now managed by the RSPB, and an excellent place for bird watching or just enjoying a pleasant stroll along the harbour fringes. There are many local walks (details in the cottages/B&B with Ordnance Survey maps) and a good choice of local excellent quality restaurants and pubs. The area is flat and rural so perfect for biking and hiking and for those more energetic there is a cycleway to Chichester and beyond to the South Downs. One major attraction is the beautiful beach and surrounding countryside at West Wittering – 4 ½ miles to the south.
Many of our guests enjoy exploring the historic city of Chichester with a wide range of shops, tea rooms and restaurants. We also have an excellent theatre (www.cft.org.uk) and well known art gallery (www.pallant.org.uk).
Further afield to the east is the city of Portsmouth with a vast range of attractions – The Historic Dockyard (www.historicdockyard.co.uk) and Millenium Tower at the Gunwharf Quays Centre (www.gunwharf-quays.com). To the west is Brighton (35 miles), and to the north the South Downs National Park (7 miles) and Goodwood House and Racing Circuit.
Other local places of interest include:
The Weald and Downland Museum
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Arundel Wildfowl Centre
Arundel Castle
