Top Things to do in Horsham District
10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Horsham District That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Horsham District, United Kingdom including St. Mary's House & Gardens, Stopham Vineyard, Huxley's Birds of Prey Centre and Gardens, The Spitfire Experience, Knepp Wildland Safaris, Kissingate Brewery, Bignor Roman Villa, Parham House & Gardens, Sumners Ponds, Horsham Museum and Art Gallery.
Restaurants in Horsham District
1. St. Mary's House & Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 101 reviews
A restored pilgrim Inn dating from 1470, this half-timbered house has a wealth of interest and some unique painted and decorated rooms dating from Tudor times. It sits in 5 acres of gardens and has been lovingly restored by the present owners. Open May-Sept, Sundays, Thursdays, Bank Holiday Mondays, plus Wednesdays in August
Reviewed By Nelliekay - Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Went here after a recommendation from a friend and very please I did. Friendly greeting. Covid measures in place, paths clearly sign posted. But plenty of room so more or less free to wander where we wanted. All visitors respectful of social distancing. Chairs dotted around the gardens, so tranquil to sit listening to the trees rustling etc, Staff were friendly and informative. Warm enough to sit in the gardens with tea and delicious cakes. Was told June is the best month to visit so shall be back next year when hopefully Covid free!
2. Stopham Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
A beautiful vineyard and winery in the South Downs National Park, West Sussex. We make still white, rosé and sparkling wines. We have special tours of the vineyard and winery given by the winemaker followed by a wine tasting in the winery, a Grade II listed Victorian barn, housing state of the art wine production equipment.
Reviewed By sharont79 - Ringwood, United Kingdom
Had a weekend in wonderful West Sussex. Walked from Fittleworth to Stopham Vineyard for a wine tour and tasting. Toured the vineyard with fantastic views across the Downs, and then wandered over to the barns for a great overview of the wine making process, from Simon... and then the tasting! The day was rounded off with a lovely two course meal at The White Hart, overlooking the 13th century bridge. Back at home we are currently drinking a glass of Stopham Pinot - nice. Do this tour - buy the wine - you'll love it.
3. Huxley's Birds of Prey Centre and Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By emmawA6537DV - Horsham, United Kingdom
I cannot praise Huxlelys enough! Lived in Horsham over 25 years and had never been?! We got there in time for the first meet an owl session, had a wander round to see the birds, went for lunch in the garden centre, then back for the second meet an owl and the flying display. The team are wonderful, welcoming and very humorous! We so lucky to be able to take part in the display and fly some of the birds. For a relatively inexpensive day out compared to many days out for 7 of us it was an experience we won’t forget!
4. The Spitfire Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By Curiosity602421
Had a great informative experience that i can only describe as brilliant! especially when a fly crossed in front of the screens and was described as bandit 3 oclock!!!
5. Knepp Wildland Safaris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 421 reviews
Knepp - one of the largest re-wilding projects in lowland Europe. Encounter herds of wild ponies, cattle, deer and pigs as they roam 3,500 acres of Sussex, driving the forces of habitat regeneration. Join us on one of our vehicle-based safaris or guided walking tours and experience our profusion of birds, mammals, butterflies, beetles, reptiles, plants and fungi in a setting that feels as wild and dynamic as the African bush. Stay in one of our beautiful shepherd's huts or luxurious tents, or simply pitch your own in our exclusive Wildland campsite. You don't have to take one of our safaris to stay here, and you don't have to stay here to take a safari - though naturally we hope you'll be tempted to combine the two.
6. Kissingate Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
A microbrewery and venue with a delightful taproom nestled in a beautiful wooded valley near Horsham in West Sussex. Open for takeaway’s, local home deliveries, drinks & snacks outside from Tuesday 13th April.
Reviewed By O9857MUalisons
Amazing afternoon had at Kissingate Brewery. Gary and Bunny are an outstanding combination. Brewery Tour was detailed and informative, Gary offers many stories of his micro brewery journey and Bunny puts together an amazing ploughmans and cream tea. The perfect experience ???? Will definitely be going back when in the area.
7. Bignor Roman Villa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Visitors to the Roman villa at Bignor will tour the ancient site (circa AD190) that evolved over several centuries, and which houses some of the best preserved mosaics in England.
Reviewed By richardbK1046WT - Maidstone, United Kingdom
this is a wonderful example of a roman villa set in the heart of the wessex countryside, plenty of parking with a sweet little cafe.
8. Parham House & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 282 reviews
One of the top twenty in Simon Jenkins's book 'England's Thousand Best Houses'. Idyllically set in the heart of an ancient deer park, below the South Downs, the Elizabethan house contains an important collection of needlework, paintings and furniture. The spectacular Long Gallery is the third longest in England. The gardens include a four-acre Walled Garden with stunning herbaceous borders, plus Pleasure Grounds. Parham has always been a well-loved family home, and only three families have lived here since its foundation stone was laid in 1577. Its tranquillity and timeless beauty have changed little over the years. Now owned by a charitable trust, the house is lived in by Lady Emma Barnard, her husband James and their family. Open from Easter Sunday until the end of October. Please see the website for days and times.
Reviewed By therealdeadbird - London, United Kingdom
Parham is essentially an old house with a welcoming heart to visitors in surroundings that include a practical walled garden and best of all endless trees in a deer park . The restaurant is not run at the pace of a Burger King or Macdonalds nor does the shop contain everything in Amazon Houses of Elizabethan era are few and far between ,a bit like Chastleton in North Oxford but more refined Parham is unique ,unfussy
9. Sumners Ponds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 809 reviews
Reviewed By 517heidemarieb
We stayed at Sumners Ponds in-between lockdowns .Everything was very efficiently organized with clear instructions for everyone's safety and the highest of cleanliness standards.We have stayed on several occasions previously and have always found the staff extremely helpful and friendly.They provided information about the locality and restaurants as well as the site itself.The on site cafe is super with plenty of outside space. The campsite is lovely - spacious,quiet and clean.There is always plenty to see in and around the lakes and the pub and village shop are a short walk away.We keep on returning!!
10. Horsham Museum and Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By F9700OZcarolineg - Leatherhead, United Kingdom
A wonderful museum with well executed special displays which are changed regularly. The permanent exhibitions are fascinating and extensive. There is a lovely garden and the museum is located in a beautiful period house in The Causeway. We have spent many enjoyable hours here on our regular visits from Leatherhead and have found the staff to be unerring helpful, as well as knowledgeable.
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