Meet Emily in Arundel…and maybe win prizes worth more than £500!
Why Arundel is as amazing to visit as Paris!
Tree-lined avenues, treasured finds from independent fashion boutiques and art galleries, deli delights, a perfectly chilled glass of bubbles, the finest steak in town…
Paris, maybe? Mais, non!
All these experiences – and so many more – await you in a quintessential English town nestled below the South Downs. Follow in the footsteps of Emily in Arundel to uncover an historic town that rivals the French capital’s finest.
Want to showcase your stylish side on social media? As you can see from Emily in Arundel’s first photoshoot – Arundel is the Insta-perfect destination you’ve been waiting for.
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Les Photo's!
Image 1/ Like every style queen, Emily in Arundel likes to stroll along a tree-lined avenue in her outfit du jour. The Champs Elysée is chic but on Mill Road, which is also lined with lime trees, you can marvel at the splendour of Arundel Castle.
Image 2/ Emily in Arundel has a cohort of eligible suitors. So what better location for a first date than Swanbourne Lake? Row around the lake before an English cream tea or Arundel G with T at the Grade II listed Swanbourne Lodge Tearoom.
Image 3/ Arundel is fashionista heaven. For this photoshoot, Emily found hats at Isabella Josie – Bespoke Millinery, and sourced pre-loved designer pieces at Willow & Eve. Retroesque was her destination for retro fashion, she discovered boutique heaven at Envy and a gorgeous dress from Parker’s Atelier, an Insta-famous concept store. For bags and accessories, Emily in Arundel heads to Fanny Adams. When you simply must finish your look with fresh flowers, visit Labour of Love Vintage. Whatever your style, Arundel is the place to shop.
Image 4/ Emily in Paris has her Champère Champagne house. Emily in Arundel enjoys award-winning English sparkling wine at Digby Fine English – because being this fabulous is thirsty work. Digby Fine English is the UK’s first high-street cellar door, the Arundel destination for vintage English fizz.
Image 5/ Hungry yet? Pallant of Arundel is a deli to rival any in Paris, with fine foods and wine from around the world and the best local seasonal and artisanal produce. This specialist food shop champions smaller producers and products not available in supermarkets.
Image 6/ How would you like your steak? Parisian waiters may raise an ironic eyebrow to any order other than ‘rare’, but at The Steakist, you choose your steak: beef, tuna, or cauliflower – and have it cooked your way.
Want to see behind-the-scenes of our Emily in Arundel photoshoot? For all the photos and to read our blog, click here.
Arundel is a dog-friendly town, so please bring your furry friends along when you visit. Our pavements are cleaner than Paris – promise!
Photoshoot credits:
Hair, AR Hair & Beauty
Photographer, Annabel Cary
Model, Hope Bullen, Author & Illustrator
Art Director and Stylist, Melissa Sharpe, whose work has been featured in Vogue