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About Horsham
This is a busy town that expanded rapidly during the 20th century, fortunately modern development has not altered too much of Horsham's old character, and quaint little corners still remain to enchant the visitor.
A feature of the town is St.Mark's Church in North Street, this was built in 1839 but was considerably altered during restoration work of around 1869. This church is sadly no longer a place of worship, but is being used for a voluntary centre.
Shopping in the town is a pleasure, it has wide traffic free shopping streets crammed with a diverse range of attractive shops. National chain stores mingle with well established family run businesses and specialist shops.
To learn a little of the town's ancient history you could do no better than visit Horsham Museum, this retains thousands of documents relating to the town, its culture, heritage and surrounding areas.
There is plenty for the visitor to do, Leonardslee Gardens offer a delightful landscape full of interest and colour, a marvellous place to escape and relax away from the town's busy central areas.
A Leisure Centre offers a gym, bowling and swimming, and there is an up to the minute Arts Centre, with theatre, cinema and art gallery.
Horsham Park is yet another green and pleasant landscape, this has lovely picnic areas, play areas for children, a pond with ducks to feed, and a fine Victorian Bandstand offering summer musical entertainment.
A fascinating sculpture is one of Horsham's most recent additions, it was funded by Sun Alliance, and is known as The Shelley Fountain. It was built in 1996, it's title "The Rising Universe" is depicted by its gushing waters which swiftly rise upwards to descend slowly down again. The fountain was inspired by a poem - Mont Blanc, written by the poet Shelley. The sculpture was designed by noted Angela Connor. This can be found in an area that has been attractively redeveloped featuring a stream, rocks a bridges - these are a delightful centrepiece for the many " Al-fresco" eating establishments of the area.
Horsham is a popular commuter area for people working in London or Gatwick, it also offers an ideal location for tourists wishing to stay in the pleasant atmosphere of a once old market town with rural surroundings whilst they explore the sights and sounds of London. Add town to favourites Recommended towns & villages near Horsham | It is here that romantically Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton said their good byes before Nelson departed for the Battle of Trafalgar in the year 1805... Information | Pictures (16) | Hotels |  | This picturesque little village is dominated by the Church of St.Mary, which stands proudly on top of a hill... Information | Hotels |  | Petworth is an atmospheric place, it has a wealth of historic visitor attractions nearby and its close proximity to the attractive town of Chichester and its famous harbour... Information | Pictures (17) | Hotels |  | Amberley is a pretty little village on the edge of the South Downs, near to the Cathedral town of Arundel... Information | Pictures (33) | Hotels |  | Now an increasingly popular and interesting resort... Information | Pictures (94) | Hotels | All towns in West SussexComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandRecommended attractions near HorshamAll attractions in HorshamAll attractions in West SussexComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandHotels & Accommodation in Horsham | Cisswood House HotelSandygate Lane, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex, England (3.3 miles, 5.2 km, direction SE) All of our 51 bedrooms are individually designed and equipped with every modern convenience. Set in the West Sussex countryside, in Lower Beeding, just a short drive from Horsham, Gatwick, Crawley & B... More info and book online.. Price from £85.00 |  |  The Kings ArmsStane Street, Ockley, Surrey, England (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction N) Traditional 16th Century coaching Inn located on the a29 between Dorking and Horsham, in the heart of Surrey. Full of character, low ceilings, wooden beams, log fires and a superb garden, set in a pic... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00 |  | Waterhall Country House (Gatwick)Prestwood Lane, Ifield Wood, Gatwick, Crawley, West Sussex, England (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NE) Waterhall Country House is unique. Set in 34 acres of beautiful countryside, it is a rural paradise. It is conveniently situated for Gatwick, Crawley, Manor Royal and Horsham. You will not find a ... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00 |  |  The Grange Hotel15 Brighton Rd, Gatwick, Crawley, West Sussex, England (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NE) Just a 15 minute ride to Gatwick airport, and close to Crawley town centre, we offer a value for money break or stopover The hotel is within walking distance of all the main attractions in Crawley and... More info and book online.. Price from £35.00 |  | Da Vinci Guest House - Bed And Breakfast (Gatwick)Ifield Green, Ifield, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, England (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction NE) Newly decorated very clean kept large Guest House / Bed and Breakfast. Free secure parking for up to 14 days. Evening meals served. 10 minutes from Gatwick Airport. All rooms come with private facili... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00 | More Horsham hotels...Nearby travel help| Horsham Station | (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) | | Littlehaven Station | (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction NE) | | M23 Junction 11 | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction E) | | M23 Junction 10A | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction E) | | London Gatwick Airport | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NE) | | London Heathrow Airport | (28.9 miles, 46.5 km, direction N) | | Horsham to London | (32.0 miles, 51.5 km, direction N) |
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