The age of the building and the quality craftsmanship show through in the woodwork, and a number of sea-inspired hues of blue and green adorn walls and accents. A large mermaid mural greets diners.
Arundel Castle
Credit: Nigel Cull
The view from the top of Arundel s high street could not be more Dickensian. From beneath the faux-medieval walls of this West Sussex town s landmark castle, I m looking downhill past neat and well-preserved Georgian and Tudor townhouses. Beyond the mossy rooftops of the market square s centuries-old shops, the shadowy hump of the South Downs rises up against a darkening sky. The square itself is dominated by a rather large Christmas tree whose twinkly lights are echoed by those on the smaller trees adorning each building: just some of the 350 firs bringing festive cheer to this well-to-do town.