An historic market town which has seen much developmemt in recent years. Attractive parts of the old town remain,
including pedestrianised cobbled streets of the Carfax and The Causeway which leads to the Church.
The High Weald Landscape Trail LDP starts in Horsham.
Websites: www.visithorsham.co.uk |
www.arunrail.com
Tourist Information: Horsham Museum, 9 The Causeway. Tel. 01403 211661.
Horsham Museum - ½ mile
The 16th century half-timbered building contains more than 20 galleries covering the history of Horsham
and the local area. Exhibits include dinosaur bones, Victorian costumes and works by the locally born poet,
Shelley. Walled garden. Exhibitions programme.
Tel. 01403 254959.
Open*: M-S 1000-1700. Closed BH.
Website: www.horshammuseum.org
Warnham Nature Reserve - 1¼ miles
The 92 acre reserve includes a millpond, marshes, grassland, reedbeds and woodland.
Nature trail, boardwalks and two bird hides. Visitor Centre with displays and information.
Café. Events programme. Tel. 01403 256890.
Open*: Daily 1000-1800 or dusk if earlier.
Websites: www.horsham.gov.uk |
www.horshamdistrictcountryside.org
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens - by bus
An extensive wooded valley garden with lakes. It is best seen in late spring when azaleas and
rhododendrons are in bloom, and in October for autumn colours. Other attractions include wallabies,
Victorian cars, modern sculptures and 'Beyond the Doll's House', an exhibition of Victorian life.
Tel. 01403 891212.
Open*: Apr-Oct, Daily 0930-1800, last admission 1630.
Website: www.leonardslee.com
Bus: 17 from Rail Station to entrance, 20 minutes journey.
M-S hourly, Sun & BH 2-hourly.
Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.
National Rail Enquiries
tel. 0845 748 4950.