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About Bosham

Interesting little place with the picture post-card appeal of 'Sussex by the Sea' which for centuries has captivated artists from all over.

The village green leads upwards from the waterfront to the Anglo-Saxon church dedicated to The Holy Trinity. It is a beautiful church standing in a lovely tree lined churchyard, its spire soaring to a height seen from all around the village. The inside of the church is peaceful and serene showing many relics from its historic past. In the churchyard there is an interesting war memorial and graves covering centuries. Interestingly, a tomb was discovered here over a century ago which is said to belong to King Cnut's daughter, thus evidencing further the claim that it was here that the King attempted to challenge the waves, and not at nearby Southampton.

Bosham has a sheltered harbour enjoyed by yachtsmen and other visitors. At the waterfront there is always something going on, it is a pleasant place to sit watching the sea traffic of colourful boats and majestic looking yachts. There is a busy sailing club whose headquarters are housed in an old 18th-century tide mill. Attractively situated around the harbour-side you can see old brick and tile-hung cottages, and there is a very attractive inn, an ideal place to quench your thirst on a hot summers day.

Bosham is found in a favoured setting along one of the many pretty creeks and inlets that make up Chichester Harbour, it is also an excellent place for watching a wealth of wildlife with many interesting species inhabiting the shoreline. The village, with its timeless charm makes an ideal destination for a lovely weekend or a few days exploring lovely coastal waters and quintessentially English coastal villages.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Bosham

Fishbourne Roman Palace	(2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Chichester Cathedral	(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction E)	Pictures
Chichester Cross	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Guildhall Museum, Chichester	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Kingley Vale Nature Reserve	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction N)	Pictures
Goodwood House	(5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum	(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
East Hayling Light Railway	(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve	(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Goodwood Sculpture Park	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Boxgrove Priory	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction E)	Pictures
The South Downs	(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction N)	Pictures
Uppark	(8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
Hilsea Lines	(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction W)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Bosham

Fishbourne, in the county of West Sussex (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction E)
This is a large village, it is a combination of Old Fishbourne and New Fishbourne. The discovery of the Roman Villa here confirms that this was a settlement during Roman times, if not before.
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Chichester, in the county of West Sussex (3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction E)
Chichester is a wonderful coastal town with a history of strong sea-faring traditions.
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West Wittering, in the county of West Sussex (3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction SW)
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Emsworth, in the county of Hampshire (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction W)
Super little yachting village tucked away between the many tidal creeks of Chichester Harbour.
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Stoughton, in the county of West Sussex (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction N)
This is a pleasant rural village lying between Chichesters' old harbour and the footpaths of the South Down's Way.
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Hayling Island, in the county of Hampshire (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction W)
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Pagham, in the county of West Sussex (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE)
A short distance from Chichester on the Sussex Heritage Coast lies the beautiful and unspoiled stretch of mud flats of Pagham Harbour, now a fascinating nature reserve of over 1,000 acres.
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Selsey, in the county of West Sussex (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SE)
This is a picturesque resort town with a dramatic low-lying headland known as Selsey Bill, from here there are lovely views towards famous Chichester Harbour and the little harbour at Pagham where there is a nature reserve.
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South Harting, in the county of West Sussex (9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction N)
The main village street is thronged with exquisite old properties, some of brick, some tile hung, and some are built of Sussex clunch - a beautiful building material of soft limestone.
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Southsea, in the county of Hampshire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction W)
History records that this is the place where Henry VIII's flag ship "Mary Rose" sank in front of the mighty castle built by the...
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Portsmouth, in the county of Hampshire (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction W)
When Henry V issued the order that effectively founded the British Navy in 1415, little could he have envisaged how the sterling...
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Midhurst, in the county of West Sussex (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction NE)
Popular small market resort town whose beautiful 19th-century church stands close to the banks of the River Rother, on which the town stands.
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Hambledon, in the county of Hampshire (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NW)
This lovely red-brick village was the early home of cricket. A club was founded here in 1760 when the laws governing the game were laid down.
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Arundel, in the county of West Sussex (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction E)
This attractive hill-town is dominated by the sheer magnificence of its castle
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Seaview, in the county of Isle of Wight (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction SW)
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Nearby travel help

Bosham Station	(1.0 miles, 1.7 km)
Nutbourne Station	(1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction NW)
A3(M) Junction 5	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction W)
A3(M) Junction 4	(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction W)
Southampton Airport	(23.2 miles, 37.4 km, direction W)
London Gatwick Airport	(37.0 miles, 59.5 km, direction NE)
Bosham to London	(56.6 miles, 91.1 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Bosham

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Bosham center
Millstream Hotel and Restaurant	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
The Brookfield Hotel	(4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction W)
Chichester Park Hotel	(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction E)
Langstone Hotel	(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction W)
Waratah Lodge	(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction W)
The Bear Hotel	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction W)
The White Horse	(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction N)
St Andrews Lodge Hotel	(7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction SE)
The Woodstock House Hotel	(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NE)
Navigator Hotel	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SE)
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