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Butlins Bognor Regis is a seaside holiday resort on the West Sussex coast, at the east end of the promenade in Bognor Regis. Billy Butlin opened the camp in 1960, moving in the amusement park and zoo he had already run in the town.

Harbour Park is a children's amusement park on the beach at Littlehampton, next to the working harbour and marina. It has been a family fixture since 1932 and is aimed mainly at primary school children. Outdoor rides run seasonally, and there are also arcades and an indoor soft play area, so it works whatever the weather.

Tip: Rides only open on certain dates and times, so check the opening times calendar on the Harbour Park website before you go.

HMS Victory is the 104-gun wooden warship that served as Admiral Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. She now sits in dry dock at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, where you can step aboard and explore the decks where sailors ate, slept, worked and fought.

Tip: Tickets can be bought online through the Royal Navy Museums website, so it's worth sorting them before you set off.

Fishbourne Roman Palace sits about 1½ miles west of Chichester. Built around AD 75, it is the largest known Roman residential palace north of the Alps, and its footprint was bigger than Buckingham Palace's. Much of it has been excavated and preserved, with an on-site museum alongside.

Tip: Head for the north wing first to see the Dolphin mosaic, and check the official website for current opening times, tours, café and dog rules before you go.

Chichester Cathedral sits in the centre of the old Roman city of Chichester, beneath the South Downs. Founded as a cathedral in 1075, it has fine Norman and Gothic architecture. Two features are unique among England's medieval cathedrals: a free-standing bell tower and double aisles. Its spire is the third tallest in England.

Tip: Book ahead for a Spire Visit, a guided tour of about 45 minutes that includes climbing winding staircases.

Goodwood Motor Circuit is a historic motorsport venue on the Goodwood estate near Chichester, in West Sussex. The 2.367-mile track completely encircles Chichester/Goodwood Airport, and it began life as the perimeter track of RAF Westhampnett, a Second World War airfield.

Tip: Check the Motor Circuit Diary on the Goodwood website before you go to see what is running.

Funland is an amusement park on Hayling Island, near Portsmouth. It is a funfair-styled park, with rides mostly sourced from independent funfair operators and other amusement parks. The rides include roller coasters, a ghost train, a log flume and a range of flat rides, plus attractions for younger children.

Tip: No pre-booking is required, but opening times vary through the year, so check the calendar on the Funland website before you go.

Goodwood House is a Grade I listed country house on the Goodwood estate, near Chichester in West Sussex. It is built around a Jacobean house dating to 1617, with wings added in the eighteenth century, and has been the main seat of the Dukes of Richmond since 1697.