Our home is on the south coast of England in the beautiful county of West Sussex, just 10 mins walk from the beach. West Sussex is a rural area with all manner of interesting cultural and historic centres to visit, including a variety of attractions for children. The South Downs are a joy for walking and you will find an abundance of lovely old country pubs wherever you roam. Nearby is Arundel with its and castle, a popular destination for visitors. The city of Brighton, 40 mins drive away, is known as "London by the sea" for its cosmopolitan style and rich choice of superb restaurants, excellent range of shops and variety of entertainment and nightlife. London itself is easily accessible by car or train. For those who may wish to venture further, the ports of Portsmouth and Southampton, 20 and 30 miles away respectively, provide easy access to continental Europe.