If you're an admirer of Jane Austen, then this is a visit you'll enjoy. What's unique about this…read moreplace is that Jane Austen once resided here. Calling it a museum might be slightly exaggerated, but referring to it as just a house isn't quite right. You'll learn about Jane's background and relatives while you attempt to picture life during that era.

We were in the area and where looking for something to do and found this. Cost 8.5 per person but…read morethe entry is good for one year. There is a short film that gives you an overview and then you can go into the house. They do have some original items but also have supplemented with items from the period but not original to the house. There is a downstairs and an upstairs. There is a very pleasant garden. We were able to enjoy it as it was a sunny day. There is also a small gift shop and two toilets. They stated they have WiFi but we couldn't get it to work on our phones. A good way to spend a hour.

I'd been looking forward to my visit to the prestigious Gulbenkian award-winning (2007) Pallant…read moreHouse, for a long while. Arriving at the elegant exterior, mid-way down a charming characterful street, I wasn't disappointed at my first view. Armed with my floor plan, I went upstairs, starting in the historic collections. One of the most impressive sights, in the first room, was the gilded bronze bust of Charles I, created by Hubert le Sueur, in 1637. As I progressed through the rooms, I was intrigued to notice chic leather chairs with strategically placed pine cones (not for artistic reasons but to prevent the temptation for visitors to rest on them). Moving out of the historic collections, I came upon the striking original (walnut?) staircase, contrastingly complemented by Nina Saunders amazing velvet fabric creations. I had to smile when I noticed her limited edition (of 50) velvet dustpan: Mr William Morris' Pan for the Application of Utilitarian Cleaning available to order, for the sum of £360. I also loved Susie MacMurray's highly inventive After 'Shell' with mussel shells and deep red velvet dramatically combining to form unusual but exquisite tulips. Speaking with the empassioned guides, I learnt that much of the collection had been donated by Walter Hussey, former Dean of Chichester Cathedral, in 1981, on condition that it be made available for public view. Charles Kearley's remarkable bequest (1988) contributes the mainstay of prominent European masterpieces in the collection. The highlights for me, were varied and many, including: Antony Gormley's simple elegant, stunning mild steel rod sculpture Trajectory Field III (2002, on loan); Richard Hamilton's Swingeing London (sic), a 1967 piece depicting the hand-cuffed Mick Jagger and Robert Fraser as they were driven away after a drugs raid; Eileen Agar's simply beautiful Italian Girl (1927); Julian Trevelyan's Absentee Pig (1943); George Bracque's stunning, vivid blue The Bird (1949); Salvador Dali's hot-hued Hawaii Suite II (1973). I loved the temporary Lee Miller and Friends exhibit (runs until 29th March '09) packed with wonderfully evocative and iconic photography (taken mostly in the 1940s and '50s), including everyday moments shared with Pablo Picasso and his family and Jean Cocteau.

Quietly situated on the South side of the main shopping area, this gallery offers excellent viewing…read moreof some very fine art work. Previous repirts from Qypers will indicate the extremely high standard displayed here. At present, tere is a fine exhibition by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Masterpieces from The Gelman Collection. Trot along if you're in the area.

It was a trip down memory lane for some 40'somethings and for me w virgin experience…read more My companions had not been there since they were kids. I confess...had this figured to be a total bust. A straight line to tackyville. WRONG! It was marvelously done. The attention to detail. Marvelously executed. Bonsai trees bring a spectacular provenance. It is possible to photograph the sweet little structures in such a way as to appear genuine. That is how well they were constructed.

The Model Village in Godshill is a fantastic bit of fun to be had in Godshill. The detail in each…read morelittle building is incredible and the likeness to Godshill itself is very meticulous. There's a lot of cheeky details found around the model village, i.e, the streaker on the football pitch and there's so much more than meets the eye all around the village. Admission is a mere £3.50 for adults and £1.30 for kids. Family tickets, admitting five people cost £10.00. The Model Village is an absolute must if you're local to Godshill, and I highly recommend bringing the family along.

Mary Rose is the most fascinating story presented at the Portsmouth Dockyard. It is done through a…read morevery modern engaging museum, with multimedia introduction and well interpreted artifacts, as well as the huge portion of hull.

This was a highlight of my most recent trip to the U K. My wife and I spent Christmas in London…read morewith our daughter, her husband and our two grandchildren eight and five. My son-in-law and I are history buffs and decided that we had always wanted to see the Victory and Mary Rose so we were going to travel down to Portsmouth, spend the night and see the various ships on display. We all had some misgivings about leaving our comfortable VRBO in London and taking the train to Portsmouth but we did it anyway and we were glad we did. We stayed in the Holiday Inn Express located a short walk from the museum area. You can enter the dock area which houses the Victory, Mary Rose, Warrior, and other museums free but you have to buy a yearly pass to actually visit anything on exhibit. The pass lets you see everything and is well worth the price. The Mary Rose fascinated everyone including the children. The various artifacts give you a real sense of everyday life in the middle of sixteenth century England. The layout was absolutely fantastic. Even the kids enjoyed it. I was less impressed with the Victory. It was not well maintained and the layout wasn't informative. Too bad because the potential is so great. Don't miss the Warrior and the various museums. Our two days there was really not enough time. BTW the new British Aircraft Carrier Queen Elizabeth was there but of course we could not tour her.

Fellow Qypers and shooters.get your kit out! I discovered this place yesterday, after I'd visited…read morethe Tourist Office!! What a great find. the rain seemed to give the sculptures a different appearance ie sheen and reflection, and the movement of the rain over the angleslovely. Set in the Glorious Goodwood area, this foundation exhibits various sculptors with such diverse skills. Peter Burke works so effectively in metals, David Nash in wood, Bill Woodrow in bronze and Eilis O'Connell has such a gift of using sweeping curves and contours in various mediums. I look forward to another visit when the sun's out. Exhibition: April 16th November 4th 2012 £10 per person entryChildren under 12 Half price. Under 5's free. No dogs allowed.

A beautiful gem situated in the heart of Bognor. So much history all under one roof. Vintage…read morememorabilia, historical pictures and an array articles. I was not disappointed. It is a must visit!

We have been meaning to go here for ages…read more Finally, with some friends, we went and what a surprise What a great afternoon out...lots to see inside and gardens to wander through...and plants to buy. And if you wanted to ramble through the magnificent grounds you could - very enjoyable Well worth it; will return

The gardens here are truly stunning - the ordered chaos of the really well thought out garden that…read moredefines the true English garden. There are many unusual plants also, some of which can be bought in the garden shop. The house itself is fine but less of a draw. Apart from its excellent gardens, what makes Parham stand out is that it's not part of the National Trust and is blissfully devoid of all the Trust's tackiness.

Have popped in here when visiting the library and very pleasant it is too! Good price for and all…read moreday breakfast. Soup and roll are well within a reasonable budget. Good coffee. Also have special function days.

Just the kind of venue worthing's been waiting for! I love this place 1) it's got a great ethos…read moreand lovely management 2) the variety of events, gigs and community stuff here is great and a breath of fresh air for Worthing, and c) the food is fresh and nice and good choices for vegetarians. And it's beautiful! I've left Worthing now but if I still lived there i'd probably be at st paul's a LOT! ;) Megan, Hove