Why Steyning?
Historic Steyning, nestling against the inspiring landscape of the South Downs, is well known as one of the most picturesque towns in Sussex.
Steyning from the Downs (image (c) Clifford Carter 2008)
The town of Saint Cuthman (c750AD), Steyning is rich in history, with scores of timber-framed buildings in and around the ancient High Street, and its excellent museum. It was once a port on the then navigable estuary of the River Adur and was prized by the Normans; their legacy today includes the magnificent parish church and the ruins of the castle in nearby Bramber.
St Cuthman at St Andrew's (image (c) Clifford Carter 2008)
Steyning offers the visitor a fantastic selection of interesting shops (including the award winning Cobblestone walk), a monthly farmers market and ample free parking. There are also restaurants, pubs and tea rooms offering delicious food and drink, plus a wide selection of great accommodation for the weary traveller.
Rightfully known as a great destination for walkers, Steyning provides easy access to beautiful countryside, the South Downs Way and to other long distance paths. There are also excellent local routes to the mysterious Chanctonbury Ring, the Iron Age hill fort at Cissbury Ring, and delightfully gentle walks through the Adur Valley.
Steyning Countryside (image (c) Diana Couling 2008)
Come and experience Steyning for yourself; the warmest welcome awaits you.
Activities in and around Steyning
Steyning lies below the South Downs, close to the River Adur in West Sussex and is renowned for its natural surroundings.
Steyning High Street (image (c) Diana Couling 2008)
Click below for more information on the activities you can enjoy in and around Steyning:
Planning your stay
Whether you come to Steyning for the day or stay for a longer visit, click on the links below to find all you need to know about where to stay, where to eat and drink and other activities on offer in the area.
Steyning Clocktower (image (c) Clifford Carter 2008)
Further Information
For more information visit www.steyningsouthdowns.com.
Historic Steyning (image (c) Diana Couling 2008)
For a copy of the Steyning visitor leaflet click here to download (Pdf file 261kb)
For a copy of the Horsham Market Towns visitor leaflet click here to download (Pdf file 1.1mb)
For further information on the wider area including tourism publications visit:
www.horsham.gov.uk
www.visitsouthdowns.com
www.visitsussex.org
Steyning is one of the destinations working with the Hidden Britain project here in the South East.
Click here to find out more about Hidden Britain.
