Welcome to Chithurst

Chithurst is a small village located in the county of West Sussex, England. It is situated in the South Downs National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the Chithurst Buddhist Monastery. The monastery is home to a community of monks and nuns who follow the teachings of the Thai Forest Tradition.

The village of Chithurst has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. St. Mary's Church is a prime example of this history, with its Norman architecture and 12th-century origins. The church has undergone several renovations over the years, but its original features have been preserved. The Chithurst Buddhist Monastery was established in the 1970s and has since become a popular destination for those seeking spiritual guidance and meditation.

Chithurst is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, making it an ideal location for hiking and cycling. The Chithurst Buddhist Monastery also offers meditation retreats and workshops for those interested in learning more about Buddhism and mindfulness. Overall, Chithurst is a charming village that is steeped in history and offers visitors a chance to connect with nature and spirituality.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 7.8°C

Feels Like: 5.1°C

Wind: 9.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Stedham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Malcolm Meaby	School Lane Stedham Midhurst West Sussex GU29 0NY 01730813522 School Website
Rogate C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms David Bertwistle	Rogate Petersfield West Sussex GU31 5HH 01730821329 School Website
Midhurst C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Clarke	Ashfield Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9JX 01730813526 School Website
Midhurst Rother College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Stuart Edwards	North Street Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9DT 01730812451 School Website
Hollycombe Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Pearce	Wardley Green Milland Liphook West Sussex GU30 7LY 01482741332 School Website
Conifers School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Miss Emma Fownes	Egmont Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9BG 1730813243 School Website
Easebourne C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Caroline Hulbert	Wheelbarrow Castle Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9AG 01730813266 School Website
Rake C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Bertwistle	London Road Rake Liss West Sussex GU33 7JH 01730892126 School Website
Harting C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nick Tidey	Tipper Lane South Harting Petersfield West Sussex GU31 5QT 01730825388 School Website
Liss Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Jilly Myers	Hillbrow Road Liss Hampshire GU33 7LQ 01730892292 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Liphook Station Road, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7DR 4.83 Miles

Liss Station Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7AA 4.97 Miles

Petersfield Station Approach, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3EE 6.17 Miles

Haslemere Lower Street, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2PE 7.11 Miles

Rowlands Castle Bowes Hill, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6BP 10.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Midhurst Taxis 01730 716327 57 Common View, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 0NX 1.07 Miles
C J P Chauffeur Cars 01730 816191 The Saw Mills, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 0NY 1.16 Miles
Midhurst Taxis 07732 590806 9 The Street, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 0NQ 1.30 Miles
County Cars 01730 814362 Civerly, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 0LR 2.26 Miles
Midhurst Taxis 01730 716327 59 Elmleigh, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9HA 2.41 Miles
Midhurst And Rogate Cars 07789 710424 8/Woods Building/The Wharf, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9PX 3.03 Miles
Liss Cars 01730 892051 13 Inwood Rd, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7LZ 4.66 Miles
Apple Cabs Ltd 01428 722044 Liphook Railway Station, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7DR 4.77 Miles
Apple Cars 01428 722044 Station Road, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7DR 4.77 Miles
East Hants Cars 01730 231485 3 Thorn Close, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4HZ 5.16 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chithurst Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keepers Arms Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Iping Village Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bridgelands Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stedham Village Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Terwick Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dumpford Lane Dumpford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Borden Wood Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Minstead Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elsted Station Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Corner Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchlands Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Tote Hill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Riverbank Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Dodsley Lane Easebourne Midhurst GU29 9AW
Riverbank Medical Centre 01730 812121	Riverbank Medical Centre Dodsley Lane, Easebourne Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9AW
Fernhurst Surgery	Crossfield Fernhurst Haslemere Surrey GU27 3JL
Liphook Surgery	Station Road Liphook GU30 7DR
Liphook And Liss Surgery 01428 724768	Liphook And Liss Surgery Station Road Liphook Hampshire GU30 7DR

Local Stores

Liphook - Headley Road
64 Headley Road
Liphook
Hampshire
GU30 7NP
01428 722905
Store Website
5.46 miles

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SPAR - Midhurst
Esso Service Station
Bepton Road
Midhurst
GU29 9NB
01730 815313
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dunsford &Amp; Jackson
The Equine Veterinary Clinic Mill Lane Stedham Midhurst West Sussex GU29 0PS 01730 810742 mail@johndunsford.co.uk 1.31 miles

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Springfield Veterinary Surgery Ltd
Hannam House Lamberts Lane Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9EA 01730 816833 Website 2.77 miles
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Woodland Veterinary Centre
Grange Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9LT 01730 814321 midhurst@woodlandvetcentre.co.uk 2.87 miles
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The Liphook Equine Hospital Ltd
Forest Mere Liphook Hampshire GU30 7JG 01428 723594 post@TheLEH.co.uk Website 4.26 miles
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Middleton, Hennessey &Amp; Mitchell Equine Practice
Blackdown Equine Clinic Midhurst Road Fernhurst Haslemere Surrey GU27 3EX 01428 656 665 office@blackdownequineclinic.com Website 4.30 miles

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Small World Vet Centre
32 Station Road Liphook Hampshire GU30 7DR 01428 788659 smallworldvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.82 miles
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Consultations by appointment: 09:00-11:00 and 15:00-18:00
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Consultations by appointment: 09:00-11:00 and 15:00-18:00
Wed	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appointment: 09:00-11:00 and 15:00-18:00
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Consultations by appointment: 09:00-11:00 and 15:00-18:00
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Consultations by appointment: 09:00-11:00 and 15:00-18:00
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Consultations by appointment: 09:30-11:30
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Local Dog Walks

National Trust Woolbeding Parkland
Brambling Ln Midhurst Lancashire GU29 0QA 1.79 miles A272 Free Car Park (National Trust), Between Stedham And Midhurst

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Benbow Pond
3 Sheep Ln Midhurst Lancashire GU29 9NT 2.92 miles Benbow Pond Is Circa Three Miles East Of Midhurst On The A272 To Petworth. It Is Well Sign-Posted With A Free Car Park For Circa 30 Cars

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Cowdray Park To Midhurst Old Town
382 Easebourne Ln Easebourne Midhurst Lancashire GU29 9BN 3.24 miles Cowdray Estate Free Car Park, Easebourne, Nr Midhurst Gu29 Oaj

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Midhurst Way At Cowdray Park
A272 Easebourne 3.30 miles Start At Either The A272 Free Cowdray Farm Shop In Easebourne, Nr \|Midhurst Or The Free A272 Cowdray Car Park At Benbow Pond

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The Duke Of Cumberland Pub Walk At Henley
74 The Village Henley Haslemere GU27 3HQ 3.59 miles Henley Village Is Just Off The A286 Road From Haslemere To Midhurst. The Walk Starts At The Restricted Byway Just Beyond Old Smugglers

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Liss Forest
This Circular Walk Tracks Through Trees And Heathland. There Is Water For The More Adventurous Dogs, However The Site Is Situated Close To A Live Firing Range Which May Frighten Some Dogs. GU33 7BX 5.34 miles From Petersfield Head North Along The A3. At The Roundabout Take The First Exit Following Signs For "Selborne" On The B3006. Shortly After You Enter Greatham Turn Right To Follow Signs For "Greatham Village". After Passing A Couple Of Houses There Will Be A Lay-By To Your Left Opposite A Junction To Your Right, Sign-Posted "Liss Forest". Turn Right, The Road Passes Over The A3 And The Carpark Will Be On The Left-Hand Side.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	0.5°C	0.6°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	2.2°C	3°C	4.1°C	4.3°C	4°C	2.2°C	3.6°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	-4.7°C	-4.4°C	-2.5°C	-1.9°C	-1.8°C	-0.7°C	0.7°C	0.7°C	0.6°C	0.9°C	0.7°C	0.8°C

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	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	2.8°C	1.4°C	0.3°C	-0.2°C	0.3°C	3.6°C	7.2°C	9.6°C	10°C	7.5°C	6.2°C	6.1°C
Feels Like	0.6°C	-0.6°C	-1.6°C	-2°C	-1.4°C	1.6°C	5.4°C	8.1°C	8.6°C	5.6°C	3.7°C	3.5°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	5.6°C	5°C	5.2°C	6.3°C	7.8°C	9.6°C	11.4°C	12.1°C	12.2°C	12.2°C	12.4°C	9°C
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