Pictures of Fishbourne

in the county of West Sussex

Take a picture tour of Fishbourne

Fishbourne Picture Tour Fishbourne Hotels Submit a history of Fishbourne Fishbourne Attractions Nearby Towns Fishbourne Reviews Submit Pictures Fishbourne Map Add to favourites

About Fishbourne

Fishbourne welcomes visitors with an attractive roadside village sign. From then on its pleasant rural charm become obvious, particularly around the area of the village pond, this was created for the Millennium celebrations and is now colonised by ducks and moorhens. It has a large dipping platform and around the waters edges there are clumps of wild flowers.

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.

Much of village life centres around the beautiful parish church which has served the community for over 700 years. This stands, surrounded by a large lawned churchyard with graves and tombs from past centuries. The church, dedicated to St.Peter and St.Mary, occupies a tranquil location over looking the pleasant water meadows bordering Fishbourne Creek.

The village has a thriving community, it has a range of small shops, a couple of pubs, and for visitors wishing to tarry to explore the undulating Sussex landscape, there are plenty of bed and breakfast establishments both in and around the village.

Fishbourne Club and Playing Fields extend a warm welcome to anyone staying in the village. It's facilities include, Tennis, Football, Cricket, Bowles, and Croquet.

Fishbourne Roman Villa was discovered during excavations of 1960 when a water pipe was receiving attention. Its discovery put this tranquil village firmly on the tourist trail, for the villa offers an exciting glimpse into the wonders of ancient civilisation and how life was lived in both a military base of the Roman Empire and a luxurious Roman Palace. It also has a modern treasure, The Fishbourne Map, beautifully sewn by the women of Fishbourne Women's Institute - the map, in stark contrast to the Roman splendour depicts the village as it is today! During the summer season lots of events take place at the site, these include events "themed" around Roman Soldiers and Baroque Concerts.

In its lovely location close to the town of Chichester, Fishbourne makes an idyllic location for a pleasant weekend away for all the family. It is close to historic Chichester harbour with its colourful yachts and strong maritime history, yet has access to a hinterland of spacious countryside. It is a place with something for everyone, little creeks, wildlife, and the beautiful beaches of the Sussex Heritage Coast are all within easy reach.

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 Fishbourne

Fishbourne Roman Palace	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)	Pictures
Chichester Cathedral	(1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Chichester Cross	(1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Guildhall Museum, Chichester	(1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Kingley Vale Nature Reserve	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Goodwood House	(4.3 miles, 6.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum	(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Boxgrove Priory	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum	(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
The South Downs	(8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
East Hayling Light Railway	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Uppark	(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Hilsea Lines	(10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction W)	Pictures
The Royal Marines Museum	(10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
Arundel Castle	(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction E)	Pictures

All attractions in Fishbourne
All attractions in West Sussex
Complete A to Z of attractions in England

Recommended towns near Fishbourne

Chichester, in the county of West Sussex (1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction E)
Chichester is a wonderful coastal town with a history of strong sea-faring traditions.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Bosham, in the county of West Sussex (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction W)
Interesting little place with the picture post-card appeal of 'Sussex by the Sea' which for centuries has captivated artists from all over.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Stoughton, in the county of West Sussex (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction NW)
This is a pleasant rural village lying between Chichesters' old harbour and the footpaths of the South Down's Way.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

West Wittering, in the county of West Sussex (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SW)
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Emsworth, in the county of Hampshire (5.4 miles, 8.8 km, direction W)
Super little yachting village tucked away between the many tidal creeks of Chichester Harbour.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Pagham, in the county of West Sussex (5.6 miles, 9.0 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.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Selsey, in the county of West Sussex (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction S)
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.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Hayling Island, in the county of Hampshire (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction W)
Info | Pictures | Hotels

South Harting, in the county of West Sussex (9.7 miles, 15.6 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.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Midhurst, in the county of West Sussex (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction N)
Popular small market resort town whose beautiful 19th-century church stands close to the banks of the River Rother, on which the town stands.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Arundel, in the county of West Sussex (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction E)
This attractive hill-town is dominated by the sheer magnificence of its castle
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Littlehampton, in the county of West Sussex (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction E)
Littlehampton is a pleasant holiday resort that offers miles of golden sands for sunbathing, or for children to have a fine time building sand castles!
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Southsea, in the county of Hampshire (12.3 miles, 19.8 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...
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Portsmouth, in the county of Hampshire (12.6 miles, 20.3 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...
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Amberley, in the county of West Sussex (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction E)
Amberley is a pretty little village on the edge of the South Downs, near to the Cathedral town of Arundel.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

All towns in West Sussex
Complete A to Z of towns in England

Nearby travel help

Fishbourne Station	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Chichester Station	(1.3 miles, 2.0 km, direction E)
A3(M) Junction 5	(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction W)
A3(M) Junction 3	(9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction W)
Southampton Airport	(24.8 miles, 39.8 km, direction W)
London Gatwick Airport	(35.3 miles, 56.8 km, direction NE)
Fishbourne to London	(55.3 miles, 89.0 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Fishbourne

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Fishbourne center
Millstream Hotel and Restaurant	(1.8 miles, 3.0 km, direction W)
The Brookfield Hotel	(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction W)
The White Horse	(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction N)
The Woodstock House Hotel	(6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction NE)
Navigator Hotel	(6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SE)
St Andrews Lodge Hotel	(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction S)
The Royal Norfolk Hotel	(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction SE)
Waratah Lodge	(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction W)
Woodacre B & B	(7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction E)
Inn Lodge Portsmouth	(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction W)
All hotels in Fishbourne