Amberley Museum
Step back in time at Amberley Museum. Explore historic vehicles, traditional crafts, industrial heritage and the wonderful narrow-gauge railway. A fascinating day out for visitors of all ages in the South Downs.
Explore the Museum →Explore Beautiful Amberley
Discover one of West Sussex's most picturesque villages. From fascinating heritage and historic landmarks to historic churches and beautiful walking countryside, there is so much to enjoy in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
Amberley Castle
Discover one of Sussex's most beautiful historic landmarks. This magnificent medieval castle is now an elegant country hotel, offering fine dining, afternoon tea and a memorable setting surrounded by Sussex countryside.
Discover the Castle →
St Michael's Church
Standing beside Amberley Castle, this beautiful Grade I listed Norman church has roots dating back around 900 years. Discover its fine Norman chancel arch, medieval wall paintings, stained glass and peaceful churchyard — a wonderful glimpse into Amberley's history.
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The South Downs Way
Discover some of England's loveliest walking countryside on the South Downs Way National Trail. Enjoy rolling chalk hills, far-reaching views over the Arun Valley and peaceful paths above Amberley. Whether you're walking a short stretch or exploring the entire trail, Amberley is a wonderful place to visit.
Explore the South Downs Way →Photography Credits & Licensing
We gratefully acknowledge the photographers whose work appears on this page. Photographs are reproduced under their respective Creative Commons licences. Images are displayed with responsive cropping; this presentation modification is noted below.
- Amberley Museum:"Amberley Museum" by Peter Trimming. Original photograph. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Amberley Castle:"Amberley Castle1" by cloudzilla. Original photograph. Licensed under CC BY 2.0.
- St Michael's Church:"St. Michaels Church, Amberley" by Chris Heaton. Original photograph. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Photograph taken in 2011 and cropped for display.
- South Downs Way above Amberley:"View off the South Downs Way at High Titten, above Amberley" by Christopher Hilton. Original photograph. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Photograph cropped for the gallery.
Photographs may be cropped visually to fit the gallery. Where this creates an adaptation of a CC BY-SA 2.0 photograph, that adaptation is made available under CC BY-SA 2.0. Original photographs remain copyright of their respective photographers. No photographer endorsement is implied.
Traditional Sussex Pubs & Country Inns
Discover the welcoming country pubs of Amberley
and neighbouring Houghton. From historic village
inns to magnificent countryside views, enjoy
traditional Sussex hospitality, delicious food
and a relaxing drink in the heart of the
South Downs National Park.
Photography Credits & Licensing
Historic photographs are credited below. Some images are visually cropped to fit the gallery.
- The Black Horse: Mike Smith. Original photograph.
- The Sportsman Inn: Bar photograph from The Sportsman's official website. Reuse requires the copyright holder's permission.
- The Bridge Inn: Original photograph and licensing details.
- The George & Dragon: N Chadwick. Original photograph.
Where applicable, photographs are used under Creative Commons BY-SA 2.0. Cropped adaptations are offered under the same licence. No endorsement is implied.
Tea Rooms & Wonderful Wildlife
From traditional Sussex cream teas and
homemade cakes to the spectacular wetlands
of the Arun Valley, discover another side
of beautiful Amberley. With remarkable wildlife
and the return of magnificent white-tailed
eagles, there is always something special
to discover in the South Downs.
Enjoying the Wild Brooks?
Please keep to the designated paths,
keep dogs on leads and observe wildlife
from a respectful distance.
The wetlands can become very muddy,
especially in winter, so suitable
footwear is recommended.
Photography Credits & Licensing
Photographs are reproduced under the Creative Commons licences shown below. Images may be visually cropped to fit the gallery. Copyright remains with the original photographers.
- Amberley Tea Room: Ian Hawfinch. Original photograph. CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Riverside South Downs: Shazz. Historic photograph from 2011. Original photograph. CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Amberley Wild Brooks: Peter Trimming. Original photograph. CC BY-SA 2.0.
- White-tailed Eagle: Bouke ten Cate. Photograph taken in Norway, illustrating the species. Original photograph. CC BY-SA 4.0.
Licences: Creative Commons BY-SA 2.0 and Creative Commons BY-SA 4.0. Where cropping or other edits create an adaptation, it is offered under the applicable share-alike licence. No endorsement by the photographers or featured businesses is implied.
Photograph: Amberley Pottery interior
by Ian Hawfinch.
Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Image cropped for display;
any cropped adaptation is available
under the same licence.
AWARD-WINNING AMBERLEY VILLAGE STORES
Take a Little bit of Sussex Home With You
A Warm Village Welcome Awaits
After exploring all these lovely places, why not pop into our traditional village shop and take a little taste of Sussex home with you?
From locally produced wines and delicious preserves to handmade biscuits, sweet treats, beautiful local produce and carefully selected Sussex favourites, there's always something special waiting to be discovered.
Whether you are visiting Amberley Museum, exploring the historic castle, enjoying the village pubs or walking the South Downs Way, we'd love to welcome you.
A little piece of Sussex, from our village to your home.
Independent Grocery Store of the Year
West Sussex - Prestige Awards 2026
West Sussex - Prestige Awards 2026
Local, quality, community.
Proudly serving Amberley and beyond.