Steyning, Bramber and Upper Beeding are full of surprises – just take a look!

There has been a castle in Bramber since the time of William the Conqueror. Steyning church was founded by a Saxon saint – with a very strange story. Upper Beeding grew around a Benedictine priory but who built the fantasy French chateau?

See what a fascinating place this is, lying across ancient chalk-downland tracks in West Sussex, with half-timbered houses and flint churches. There will be a warm welcome for you at the Museum. We are independently run by volunteers, for the community, and admission is free.

I didn't realise there was so much history round here! You always hear about other places in England steeped in history, but you always forget to look in your own back garden! I think most places in England are rich in history. I will have to go out this weekend and investigate the place I live in! Isn't it a shame how little we know about where we live these days.

Wow, that's amazing! You mention that you want to know a bit more folklore and look! There's a new folklore article on the site! Now that's what I call service