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Attractions near Emsworth
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Staunton Country Park
(2 Miles)*
At Staunton Country Park there is something for all the family, including farm, follies and fabulous glasshouses. |
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Fishbourne Roman Palace
(5 Miles)*
Fishbourne's impressive remains came to light in 1960 when a new water main cut into the previously unsuspected foundations and mosaics. |
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Chichester Cathedral
(6 Miles)*
In the heart of the city, this magnificent Cathedral has been a landmark for travellers for 900 years. Its treasures range from medieval stone carvings to world famous 20th Century works of art. |
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Royal Marines Museum
(6 Miles)*
The Royal Marines Museum, winner of Tourism South East's 2008 "Best Small Visitor Attraction of the Year" award, is in what was one of the most stately Officers' Messes in England. |
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Pallant House Gallery
(7 Miles)*
A contemporary wing adjoining a Queen Anne townhouse holding one of the best collections of Modern British art in the country. |
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Chichester District Museum
(7 Miles)*
Chichester District Museum, housed in an eighteenth century corn store, explores the history of Chichester and District. |
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Portsmouth City Museum & Records
(8 Miles)*
Stroll through a 17th century Stuart bedroom, a 19th century Dockworker's kitchen, an art deco dining room and a 1950's living room. |
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
(8 Miles)*
No visit to Southern England is complete without a great day out at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. |
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Mary Rose Exhibition
(8 Miles)*
During action in 1545, Henry VIII's favourite warship, the Mary Rose, sank in the Solent with over 400 men on board. 437 years later, the world held its breath as she was finally recovered. |
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D-Day Museum & Overlord Embroidery
(8 Miles)*
D-Day was the turning point of the Second World War. Allied troops landed in occupied France as the first stage towards the defeat of the Nazi regime in Germany. |
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Southsea Castle
(8 Miles)*
Southsea Castle was built by Henry VIII between 1544 and 1545 to protect Portsmouth against possible French invasion. Its revolutionary design provided for the most efficient use of guns in attack or defence. |
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Goodwood Racecourse
(8 Miles)*
Horseracing was started at the Goodwood Racecourse by the 3rd Duke of Richmond in 1802. It continues to stage twenty-two days of the finest racing in the sporting calendar as well as being a firm diary date in the English Summer Season. |
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Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
(9 Miles)*
At the heart of the Museum's collection are over 45 historic homes, farms and workplaces that have been rescued from destruction and restored as far as possible to their original form. |
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West Dean Gardens
(9 Miles)*
A place of tranquility and beauty in the rolling South Downs. |
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Cass Sculpture Foundation
(9 Miles)*
The Foundation's ever-changing display of sculpture, including over 60 large works, is now recognised around the world. |
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