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ENGLAND · THE COUNTRY GUIDE

Sussex & the South Downs.
Take your time.

Parkland, village inns and the chalk-country horizon.

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Petworth, Midhurst and the South Downs

Plan a parkland morning, leave time for a village lunch and bring home something from a local producer.

Explore the official regional guide

Sussex · England

Pubs & good food

The Horse Guards Inn

A village inn in Tillington with seasonal cooking, open fires and bedrooms, well placed for exploring Petworth and the surrounding South Downs.

Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF. Check current kitchen hours and reserve directly.

Sussex · England

Farm shops & makers

Cowdray Farm Shop & Café

Estate produce, a traditional butchery, deli and café make Cowdray a natural food stop near Midhurst, with countryside and heritage close at hand.

Easebourne, Midhurst, GU29 0AJ. The café does not take table reservations; dogs are welcome on the outside terrace.

Sussex · England

Farm shops & makers

Middle Farm

A long-established East Sussex farm shop with seasonal produce, cheeses and a traditional butcher, celebrating the region's growers and makers.

Near Firle, East Sussex. Check farm-shop information separately from ticketed farm attractions.