St. Richard’s Catholic Church

The flint-and-stone edifice sits quietly on a corner in Arundel, easy to walk past if you're not paying attention. St. Richard's is a Victorian Catholic church with proper gothic revival credentials - pointed arches, ornate windows, and that particular hushed air you get inside older religious buildings. It's worth a stop if you're interested in 19th-century architecture or Catholic heritage in West Sussex, though it's not the sort of place that'll keep you occupied for hours. Twenty minutes, maybe half an hour if you sit in the pews and take it in.

The church works best as part of a broader Arundel wander rather than a destination in itself. You've got the castle nearby, the riverside walks, decent cafes - this fits naturally into that itinerary. It's free to pop in, which helps. Families won't find much to engage kids directly, though older children who've developed an interest in church architecture might appreciate it.

If you're based at Ryebank Corner Glamping Campsite just down the road, it's a pleasant five-mile trip into town and easily combined with exploring Arundel's other attractions. Even Butlins visitors at Bognor Regis looking for a quieter afternoon out would find it worth the drive. The real appeal lies in what Arundel offers as a whole - this church is simply a solid piece of that puzzle rather than the main event.