ARUN VALLEY LINE | Whistlestoparts

top of page

Beyond the Rails

Photo ID.png

Discover the magic of the Arun Valley Line, where the journey is as beautiful as the destination.

Join us for a series of FREE podcasts and a captivating short film featuring the incredible people and stunning places along this scenic train route.

Tune in and let the journey inspire you!

LISTEN

Listen to our podcasts as we travel up and down the Arun Valley Line.

Click HERE to listen or download from your favourite podcast

streaming site; just SEARCH Arun Valley Line Podcast.

LOOK

Look through the photographs of our adventures in our Travel Journal.

Or WATCH our film on You Tube.

Annalees (left) is wearing a ble jacket and multicoloured scarf. Luna (right) is wearing a brown coat and green hat with matching scarf. They are standing on a station platform with a green metal railway bridge behind them.

A sign saying Gatwick Airport on a busy station platform, at sunrise.

Jamal stands in front of the tall lifts, on the main concourse on the upper level of the train station.

Tom stands in front of the exhibition posters which depict the history of Gatwick.

The station sign stands in front of a brown wooden fence next to some houses.

The view from the bridge, looking down onto the tracks with run through the centre of the image.

Emma is sat at one of the tables with the kitchen counter behind her.

The little wooden station building is on the side of the short platform.

The town centre sign sits in front of the station entrance which shows you how long it will take to walk into town and to the local amenities.

Annalees and Luna are walking up some stairs, to the station platform.

Matt is wearing an orange high vis vest and sitting on a bench on the platform

Dan is also wearing an orange high vis vest and is standing on the train platform.

Garry, who is wearing a flat cap, is standing in East Street which is lined with restaurants.

Luna is enjoying a glass of locally produced red wine.

Luna is seen walking through the door of the museum, with the museum sign in the foreground.

Nikki is standing in the library, in front of books written by local authors,

Standing on the platform, looking town the tracks.

Laura is standing in the middle of a hallway with two old statues either side of her, both depicting the old school uniform - long blue robes and yellow underskirts.

A view of the museum entrance with artefacts from the schools long history.

Oliver stands in front of the model railway of Christ's Hospital Station that he and his father made.

Annalees and Luna are walking down a stone path toward the church.

Darron stands in front of the ticket office.

A view from the bridge, looking at the train approaching the station.

Rowena is standing on the train platform with the station ticket office behind her.

AVL Train interior.png

Signpost with writing LOW RES.png

Join Luna and Annalees as they embark on an exciting journey of exploration along the Arun Valley Line. Travelling is not just about reaching a destination; it's about uncovering hidden gems and supporting local communities.

Listen to the Arun Valley Line podcast, discover great things to enjoy in the area, and immerse yourself in captivating stories and fascinating facts about what lies beyond the train windows.

WATCH THE FILM

Additional footage, sounds and music from pixabay.com

OTHER LINKS

Southern Rail App

Buying Tickets in Advance

Listen to our Podcast

Listen to our podcast series HERE or on your chosen podcast platform.

Below are the links mentioned in the podcast episodes.

EPISODE 1 | GATWICK

In this episode...

Gatwick Airport

Historic Timeline

EPISODE 2 | FAYGATE & LITTLEHAVEN

In this episode...

Sussex Food and Drink

Littlehaven Bluebell Walk

EPISODE 3 | HORSHAM

In this episode...

District Markets

Visit Horsham

Horsham Museum

Heritage Trails

Riverside Walk

EPISODE 4 | CHRIST'S HOSPITAL

In this episode...

The Downs Link

Christ's Hospital Museum

8.5km Circular Walk

Literary Trail

EPISODE 5 | BILLINGSHURST

In this episode...

Billingshurst History

Heritage Trails

Billingshurst Town

South East Communities Rail Partnership

Experience Sussex

Assisted Travel

Drink Producers of Horsham District

PODCAST AVAILABLE

on all major platforms

EPISODE 6 | PULBOROUGH

In this episode...

Elite Project Services

Network Rail

Railway Heritage Trust

Pulborough Model Railway

Pulborough Town

Pulborough Brooks

EPISODE 7 | AMBERLEY

In this episode...

South Downs Way

Accessible Travel

Amberley Museum

Who we've met along the way...

EPISODE 1 | GATWICK

EPISODE 2 | FAYGATE & LITTLEHAVEN

The Cabin.png

Jamal

Tom

Gatwick

Gatwick

EPISODE 3 | HORSHAM

Emma (middle)

The Cabin

Matt

Tom

Garry

Nikki

Horsham Station

Horsham Station

EPISODE 4 | CHRIST'S HOSPITAL

Horsham District Council

Horsham Museum

EPISODE 5 | BILLINGSHURST

Laura

Christ's Hospital Museum Curator

Oliver

Christ's Hospital School Pupil

EPISODE 6 | PULBOROUGH

Signal Box.png

Rowena

South East Communities Rail Partnership

Darron

Billingshurst Station Ticket Clerk

EPISODE 7 | AMBERLEY

Dean, Martin & Tyler

Pulborough Signal Box Restoration

Mick

Pulborough Station Ticket Clerk

Kate

The South Downs National Park

Katrina

Amberley Museum

Your onward journey...

Watch - Listen - Make - Visit

Get ready for your next adventure by exploring Whistlestop Arts FREE resources.

Visit...

Discover more about the local heritage and countryside, meeting local business owners and residents who share their passion for the places where they live and work.

Mystery Trails

Enjoy seven FREE outdoor mystery trail games across Horsham District.
These immersive and exciting trails are perfect for families, friends, or team-building activities.

Virtual Day Trips

Join your 'tour guides' Annalees and Luna as we embark on a series of Virtual Day Trips. We'll meet new people and learn about their connections to the places we visit.

Whistlestop Arts is not responsible for the content of external sites.

project commissioned by

Funded by UK Gov-01.png

bottom of page