Welcome to Fishbourne

Fishbourne is a small village located in the district of Chichester, West Sussex. The village is situated on the A259 road, which runs along the south coast of England. Fishbourne is known for its Roman Palace, which is one of the largest Roman villas in Britain. The palace was built in the 1st century AD and was discovered in 1960 during the construction of a new housing estate. Today, the palace is open to the public and visitors can explore the remains of the villa, including the mosaics and the hypocaust heating system.

In addition to the Roman Palace, Fishbourne is also home to a number of other historic buildings and landmarks. The village church, St Peter and St Mary, dates back to the 12th century and features a Norman tower and a 14th-century chancel. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture. Other notable landmarks in Fishbourne include the Fishbourne Mill, which dates back to the 18th century, and the Fishbourne Inn, a traditional English pub that serves local ales and food.

Fishbourne is a picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the past. With its historic buildings and landmarks, the village is a popular destination for tourists and history enthusiasts. Whether you're interested in exploring the Roman Palace, visiting the village church, or simply enjoying a pint at the local pub, Fishbourne has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 6.4°C

Feels Like: 2.4°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Fishbourne C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Naomi Day	Roman Way Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO19 3QS 01243785974 School Website
Bishop Luffa School Chichester Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Austen Hindman	Bishop Luffa Close Chichester West Sussex PO19 3LT 01243787741 School Website
Parklands Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Alesa Henham Scott	Durnford Close Chichester West Sussex PO19 3AG 01243788630 School Website
Chichester College Group Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Andy Green	Westgate Fields Chichester West Sussex PO19 1SB 1243786321 School Website
Oakwood School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Bradbury	Oakwood Chichester West Sussex PO18 9AN 1243575209 School Website
St. Joseph's Cofe Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Hardy	Orchard Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1DQ 1243783709
The Prebendal School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Napier	52-55 West Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1RT 1243772220 School Website
St. Joseph's Infant School Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Headteacher Lisa Hardy	Orchard Gardens Chichester West Sussex PO19 1DG 1243782818 School Website
Bosham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacquelyn Wattam	Walton Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8QF 01243572375 School Website
Jessie Younghusband Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Luke Hanna	Woodlands Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 5PA 01243782192 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Fishbourne Salthill Road, Fishbourne, West Sussex, PO19 3QH 0.12 Miles

Bosham Station Road, Bosham, West Sussex, PO18 8NG 1.47 Miles

Chichester Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8DL 1.49 Miles

Nutbourne Broad Road, Nutbourne, West Sussex, PO18 8SH 3.04 Miles

Southbourne Stein Road, Southbourne, Hampshire, PO10 8LE 4.15 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rm Chauffeur Services 07900 606409 12 Terminus Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8TX 0.99 Miles
City Cars 0800 012 6939 Unit 3 Spectrum House/Chandler Rd, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8UE 1.27 Miles
Pegasus Cars 01243 573662 2 Brooks La, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8LA 1.27 Miles
B Line Taxis 07949 015116 Brooks Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8JT 1.28 Miles
Homerun Airport Taxis Gomi Uk Ltd 0870 200 4664 19 Gordon Avenue, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8QX 1.36 Miles
Gatwick Airport Consultative Committee 01243 752703 County Hall/West St, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1RQ 1.41 Miles
Chichester Taxi Association 01243 774948 Chichester Railway Station, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8DL 1.45 Miles
Station Taxis 01243 774948 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8DL 1.45 Miles
Luckys 8'S Taxis 01243 812080 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8DL 1.45 Miles
Fairway Taxis Chichester 01243 888488 Station Approach, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8DN 1.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Roman Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Fishbourne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Woolpack Inn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salthill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackboy Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fishbourne Road East Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Store Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Neville Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chequer Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Terminus Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parklands Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Westgate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Funtington Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Portsmouth Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parklands Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parklands Surgery 01243 782819	The Parklands Surgery 4 Parklands Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 3DT
Langley House Surgery 01243 782266	Langley House 27 West Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1RW
The Bosham Surgery 01243 782266	Unit 4 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF
Chichester Miami Gp Access Hub 01243 813450	Cathedral Medical Group 15 Cawley Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 1XT
Cathedral Medical Group 01243 813450	Cathedral Medical Group Cawley Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 1XT

Local Stores

Spitalfield Lane
Spitalfield Lane
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 6BF
01243 790431
Store Website
1.14 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Tangmere
SPAR
Arundel Road
Chichester
PO18 0DU
01243 533310
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pet Doctors Chichester
Pet Doctors Veterinary Clinics 3 Parklands Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 3DP 01243 782880 chichester@petdoctors.co.uk Website 1.16 miles
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Alphapet Management Services Ltd T/A Alphapet Veterinary Clinics
Oldwick Farm West Stoke Road Lavant Chichester West Sussex PO18 9AA 01243 528899 info@alphapet247.vet Website 1.69 miles
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Downland Veterinary Group
Stirling Lodge Clinic 2 Stirling Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7DJ 01243 786101 chi@downlandvets.co.uk Website 1.79 miles
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Arun Veterinary Group Ltd
Lion House St Pancras Chichester West Sussex PO19 7GE Website 2.15 miles

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Companion Care (Chichester) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Portfield Way Chichester Sussex PO19 7YH 01243 785 348 chichester@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.58 miles

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Huckleberry Vets
1 The Courtyard Vinnetrow Business Park Vinnetrow Road Chichester West Sussex PO20 1QH welcome@huckleberryvets.co.uk Website 2.97 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Chidham
This 3.5Km Walk Starts And Finishes At The The Layby At The Entrance To Harbour Way Or In The Cobnor Farm Amenity Car Park . It Follows The Shoreline With Stunning Views Of Bosham, Before Cutting Inland To Give A Gentle Walk Through The Village. 1 Chidham Ln Chidham Chichester PO18 8TF 2.58 miles

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Chidham Chichester Harbour
This Is The 5 Mile Complete Circuit Of The Chidham Peninsula. It Is Important To Be Aware Of The Tides As The South Western Corner Of The Route Floods At Spring High Tides. There Is A 3 Mile Version Of This Walk To The Less Fit. This Walk Is Flat With A Stretch Along The Stony Foreshore. Paths Are Well Marked. The Route Begins With A Stretch Across Flat, Norfolk Like Fields To Reach The Western Shore. It Cuts A Little Inland (Although We Continued On The Uneven Shore At Low Tide) Along A Straight Dyke. Chidham Ln Chichester Lancashire PO18 8TD 2.69 miles

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The Trundle
Hilly Walk Up To The Top Of The Trundle (A Medieval Fort) Where You Can See For Miles Around. It Is All Pathed, Some In Forest And Some By Fields And Open Grassland. Usually Very Windy When You Approach The Top! Popular With Many Dog Walkers. Parking In The Local Roads And Then Walk Over The Bridge To Begin The Walk. Church Ln Chichester Lancashire PO18 0QY 4.86 miles

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Thorney Island Shoreline Walk
6.8 Miles Around The Shoreline Of The Army Base With Stunning Views Of Chichester Harbour. The Route Is Rural With Mostly Off Lead Dog Walking Opportunities And Plenty Of Deserted Shoreline. 5 Thornham Ln Emsworth Lancashire PO10 8DD 4.89 miles There Is Parking Space At The Junction With Thornham Road. Cross Over The Road And Take The Footpath.

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Goodwood
Some Absolutely Spectacular Views Over The South Downs. There Are A Couple Of Car Parks Dotted Around. This One You Can Walk Up The Hill And Then Either Just Walk Round The Chalk Path At The Top Taking In The Views, Or There Is A Public Bridleway Going Down One Side Of The Hill That Leads You Through Huge Open Farmers Fields Or Another Chalk Path. Knight'S Hill Lancashire 4.91 miles

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West Wittering
Beautiful Beach Walk Our Dogs Lived The Sea Only Certain Sections For Dog Walking You Can Have Long Or Short Walks Pound Rd West Wittering 5.26 miles

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Weather Forecast

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