Wireless Exhibition

The Wireless Exhibition sits just outside Arundel and traces the absolutely fascinating history of radio technology from its earliest days right through to the modern era. It's a proper deep dive into how wireless communication changed everything - from the earliest crystal sets through to wartime radio work and beyond. You'll see actual working sets, learn about the engineers who made it all happen, and handle some of the equipment if you're lucky.

This one's genuinely brilliant for anyone who gets excited about how things work, particularly if you've got parents or grandparents who remember analogue radio as the main event. History buffs will appreciate the wartime sections especially. Kids with patience for reading and hands-on exhibits will find plenty to occupy them for an hour or two, though it's not a place to drag reluctant teenagers unless they're already into vintage tech.

The exhibition rewards a proper visit rather than a quick once-over - allow at least ninety minutes if you want to absorb it. It's free entry, which makes it a solid addition to a caravan park break in the area. Brookside Caravan Park is less than five miles away and highly rated, making it easy enough to pop over for an afternoon. Pair it with a walk around Arundel itself - the castle and riverside town deserve a few hours on their own. The location works well if you're basing yourself at one of the local parks and want something indoor on an iffy weather day.