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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Yahoo
The 'ridiculously beautiful' seaside village just two hours from London
In need of a getaway from the bustle of London? Then the beautiful West Sussex seaside village of Bosham is well worth a visit. The charming spot is just a two-hour drive via the A3, or you can hop on the train from London Victoria via Portsmouth Harbour to reach Bosham in just an hour and a half. Pronounced 'Bozzum', the village is surrounded by outstanding beauty, with views out to sea. Described as 'ridiculously beautiful' by the Express, the small seaside village is said to be the location for several key moments in history. The 'ridiculously beautiful' village of Bosham On the Visit South East England website, they described Bosham as a "small attractive village on one of the small inlets of Chichester harbour." The village has seen many historical moments, and was once inhabited by the Romans. Bosham was the sixth most important town in Sussex in the 8th century. It's said that the village was once host to the Danish King Canute, who sat on a chair surrounded by his courtiers and commanded the waves to go back. When the waves did not go back, it showed that even Canute was mortal. Bosham is also the resting place of King Canute's eight-year-old daughter, who drowned in the Brook Stream and is buried in Bosham Church in a Saxon coffin Nowadays, Bosham is a popular destination for its picturesque views and its sailing centre. The village is home to the Chichester Harbour that has become a sanctuary for migrating wildfowl, shellduck, wigeon, Brent geese, waders and many more. Recommended Reading The historic and charming market town 45 minutes from London with a deer park The 'gorgeous' beach named among the best in the world just 2 hours from London The charming Kent market village just an hour from London for a weekend trip For fans of walking, Visit South East England shares that Bosham is a great place for a walk along the sea shore. You won't go hungry in Bosham with plenty of places to eat, including The Bosham Inn, The Anchoe Bleu, Marwick's Brasserie, The Berkeley Arms and The Crate Bosham. For places to stay, The Millstream Hotel & Sea is a popular spot, along with The Bosham Boathouse, Apuldram Manor, and several rental locations.
BBC News
01-08-2025
- BBC News
Thorney Island footpath reopens after two-year closure
A circular walk on a peninsula off Chichester Harbour has reopened after a two-year closure for repairs. Thorney Island, which is separated from the mainland by a narrow channel called the Great Deep, is part of the Chichester Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest. The 8-mile (13km) circular Thorney Island Coastal Path closed in October 2023 for repairs to its eastern side. A West Sussex County Council (WSCC) spokesperson described the footpath reopening as "good news". The statement added: "The Thorney Island Coastal Path has reopened to the public after we received confirmation that the works to the bridge and path had been completed and inspected."Thorney Island, a designated special protection area, has been joined to the mainland since 1870 after the reclamation of 72 hectares of tidal mudflats. It includes 2,800 hectares of intertidal mudflats which are internationally recognised for their importance for wildlife. It is home to species including brent geese, oystercatchers, lapwings,curlews, skylarks and circular walk takes in sites including Stanbury Point, St Nicholas' Church and Longmere Point. Thorney Island was taken over by the Ministry of Defence in 1984 and became an army base. The King Charles III and Sussex Border Path run around the entire perimeter of the peninsula.
