Historic Hotels in West Sussex
Places to stay in West Sussex connected to famous figures from history.
Amberley Castle. Near Arundel.
Undoubtedly one of Europe’s premiere castle hotels, Amberley is a magnificent Grade-I listed building where history seeps from every stone.
Undoubtedly one of Europe’s premiere castle hotels, Amberley is a magnificent Grade-I listed building where history seeps from every stone.
The Spread Eagle. Midhurst.
A truly colourful array of historic characters are supposed to have found rest at The Spread Eagle, including the most famous playwright of all time.
A truly colourful array of historic characters are supposed to have found rest at The Spread Eagle, including the most famous playwright of all time.
The Angel. Midhurst.
A classic English coaching inn, the Grade-II listed Angel Hotel is a landmark of Midhurst, both architecturally and historically.
A classic English coaching inn, the Grade-II listed Angel Hotel is a landmark of Midhurst, both architecturally and historically.
The White Horse. Storrington.
It may be a few hundred years old, but the two most notable figures to have stayed at The White Horse were literary and musical luminaries of the early twentieth century.
It may be a few hundred years old, but the two most notable figures to have stayed at The White Horse were literary and musical luminaries of the early twentieth century.
The Swan Inn. Fittleworth.
There’s certainly an artistic slant towards former famous patrons of this quintessentially English inn. Learn more about the off-the-beaten-track appeal of Fittleworth's Swan.
There’s certainly an artistic slant towards former famous patrons of this quintessentially English inn. Learn more about the off-the-beaten-track appeal of Fittleworth's Swan.
The George Inn. Crawley.
How splendid it is that one of Britain’s most famous coaching inns should still be welcoming travellers in the 21st century. Thankfully without the Bear baiting of yesteryear.
How splendid it is that one of Britain’s most famous coaching inns should still be welcoming travellers in the 21st century. Thankfully without the Bear baiting of yesteryear.
Gravetye Manor. West Hoathly.
One glance at this truly beautiful Elizabethan manor house will warm the heart of any architectural historian, but it is within its gardens that much of its heritage is to be found.
One glance at this truly beautiful Elizabethan manor house will warm the heart of any architectural historian, but it is within its gardens that much of its heritage is to be found.
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in West Sussex that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.