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Steyning, West Sussex

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An old market town on the South Downs. Unusually, we know pretty much exactly when Steyning began (i we are to believe old tales!). It seems that the 8th century saint, Cuthman, was journeying through Sussex, pusing his invalid mother before him on a cart. He was passing Penfolds Field, when a wheel broke on the cart. Workers in the field refused to help, and Cuthman cursed them, whereupon it began to rain heavily. The saint took this as a sign that he was to settle in this location, and this he did, building a simple timber church on the site of the current parish church. St Cuthman's church is believed to be the burial place of Ethelwulf, father of Alfred the Great.

The manor of Steyning was owned by Alfred, and the king established a royal mint here. The town was once a busy harbour, but when the River Adur silted up, the emphasis shifted from shipping to the regular markets held here.

The old core of Steyning has a large number of historic buildings, including many from the medieval and Tudoer period. Among the historic buildings is the Old Grammar School, founded in 1614 by William Holland, and occupying a set of 15th century buildings. Steyning Museum, on Church Street, houses exhibits telling the story of the long history of Steyning and the area.

Steyning provides an excellent base for both riding and walking on the South Downs, and many people use it as a holiday base for exploring the area.
Steyning, West Sussex, England

About Steyning
Attraction Type: Town
Location: 13 miles south of Horsham, off the A283
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Nearest Attractions Steyning Museum - 0.1 miles (Museum) Bramber Castle - 0.7 miles (Castle) St Mary's House - 0.8 miles (Historic Property) St Mary's House and Gardens - 0.8 miles (Historic House) Chanctonbury Ring - 2.4 miles (Prehistoric) Cissbury Ring - 3 miles (Prehistoric) Henfield Museum - 3.8 miles (Museum) Marlipins Museum - 4.5 miles (Museum)

Nearest Towns and Villages Bramber - 0.7 miles away Upper Beeding - 1.3 miles away Coombes - 1.9 miles away Washington - 3.6 miles away Findon - 3.7 miles away Henfield - 3.9 miles away Poynings - 5.4 miles away Storrington - 6 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Blossoms Cottage - 5.4 miles from Steyning Albourne, West Sussex Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £290

Tarante and Calceto booked together - 10 miles from Steyning Arundel, West Sussex Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £750

Tarante - 10 miles from Steyning Arundel, West Sussex Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £380

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The Old Tollgate Hotel - 0.7 miles from Steyning Steyning, West Sussex Stay from: £64.00

Sussex Pad Hotel - 3.5 miles from Steyning Lancing, West Sussex Stay from: £75.00

John Henry's Inn - 3.7 miles from Steyning Findon, West Sussex Stay from: £68.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

No1 The Laurels B&B - 3.9 miles from Steyning Henfield, East Sussex From: £25.00

Olinda Guest House - 5.3 miles from Steyning Worthing, West Sussex From: £26.00

The Moorings - 5.3 miles from Steyning Worthing, West Sussex From: £100.00

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Worthing (Chapel Road)
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