Welcome to Fontwell

Fontwell is a small village located in the Arun district of West Sussex, England. The village is situated on the A27 road, which connects Southampton and Portsmouth to Brighton. Fontwell is known for its racecourse, which is one of the most popular horse racing venues in the country. The racecourse hosts several events throughout the year, including the National Spirit Hurdle and the Southern National.

Apart from the racecourse, Fontwell is also home to several historic buildings and landmarks. The village has a 12th-century church, St. Mary's, which is a Grade I listed building. The church has a Norman tower and a 13th-century chancel. Another notable landmark in Fontwell is the Fontwell Park Hotel, which was built in the 18th century and was once a coaching inn. The hotel has been refurbished and now offers modern amenities to its guests.

Fontwell is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is located near the South Downs National Park, which offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The park has several walking trails, including the South Downs Way, which is a 100-mile long trail that runs from Winchester to Eastbourne. Fontwell is also close to the coast, and visitors can enjoy a day at the beach in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis and Littlehampton.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Amicus School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Ms Leeha Watney	The Coach House Arundel Road Fontwell Arundel West Sussex BN18 0SX 1243544107 School Website
Slindon College Other Independent School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sotiria Vlahodimou	Top Road Slindon Arundel West Sussex BN18 0RH 1243814320 School Website
Slindon C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Laura Webb	Meadsway Slindon Arundel West Sussex BN18 0QU 01243814330 School Website
Eastergate C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Ward	Church Lane Eastergate Chichester West Sussex PO20 3UT 01243542297 School Website
Ormiston Six Villages Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Paul Slaughter	Lime Avenue Westergate Chichester West Sussex PO20 3UE 01243546800 School Website
Walberton And Binsted C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Brockhurst	The Street Walberton Arundel West Sussex BN18 0PH 01243551398 School Website
Barnham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Everett	Elm Grove Barnham Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 0HW 01243552197 School Website
Great Ballard School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew King	Eartham Chichester West Sussex PO18 0LR 1243814236 School Website
St Philip Howard Catholic School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Carter	Elm Grove South Barnham Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 0EN 1243552055 School Website
Aldingbourne Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Elizabeth Webster	Westergate Street Westergate Chichester West Sussex PO20 3QR 01243542913 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnham Barnham Road, Barnham, West Sussex, PO22 0ER 1.76 Miles

Ford Ford Road, Ford, West Sussex, BN18 0BH 3.54 Miles

Arundel Station Approach, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9PH 4.47 Miles

Bognor Regis Station Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1BA 4.80 Miles

Littlehampton Terminus Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5BS 5.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bps Executive Cars 01243 542690 9 Hunters Mews, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0UW 0.18 Miles
Barnham Station Taxis 01243 551753 7-9 Barnham Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 0ER 1.78 Miles
Adams Airport Cars 01243 554123 37 Downview Way, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0HN 3.10 Miles
R T Airport Cars 01243 531502 91 Cheshire Crescent, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2HT 3.36 Miles
Flash Cars 01243 537888 91 Cheshire Crescent, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2HT 3.36 Miles
Castle Cars 01903 884444 Arundel Railway Station, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9JL 4.35 Miles
Executive Carriage 01243 822666 64 Whiteways, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 9AS 4.37 Miles
6 Seater Taxi Service 01243 822666 64 Whiteways, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 9AS 4.37 Miles
Executive Carriage Group 01243 822666 51 Canada Grove, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 9AS 4.37 Miles
Smart Cars Of Chichester 01243 200123 5 Wealden Drive, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0SF 4.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fontwell Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Walberton Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dukes Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Denmans Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wandleys Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastergate Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welnap Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slindon Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane Slindon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Top Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane Walberton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastergate Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shellbridge Road North No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastergate Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Downview Road Barnham Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Croft Surgery 01243 543240	The Croft Surgery Barnham Road Eastergate, Chichester West Sussex PO20 3RP
Flintcroft Surgery, The Street 01243 551118	Flintcroft Surgery The Street Walberton West Sussex BN18 0PJ
Avisford Medical Group 01243 551321	Avisford Medical Group North End Road, Yapton Arundel West Sussex BN18 0DU
Tangmere Medical Centre 01243 776988	Tangmere Medical Centre Malcolm Road,Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO20 2HS
Tangmere Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Malcolm Road Tangmere Chichester PO20 2HS

Local Stores

Barnham
6-9 The Square
Barnham
Bognor Regis
West Sussex
PO22 0HB
01243 554076
shop.7240@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.75 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Tangmere
SPAR
Arundel Road
Chichester
PO18 0DU
01243 533310
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Arun Veterinary Group Ltd
Nyton Road Westergate Chichester West Sussex PO20 3UN 01243 859911 westergate@arunvetgroup.co.uk 1.30 miles

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Downland Veterinary Group
The Veterinary Clinic The Square Barnham Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 0HB 01243 553771 barnhamreception@downlandvets.co.uk Website 1.74 miles
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Chichester Vets
Unit E Madam Green Business Centre High Street Oving Chichester West Sussex PO20 2DD 01243 779 111 reception@chichester-vets.co.uk Website 3.60 miles
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Medivet Arundel River Road / Fitzalan House Veterinary Group
6A River Road Arundel West Sussex BN18 9DH 01903 713806 arundel.river.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 4.04 miles
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Pet Doctors Felpham
34 Flansham Lane Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 6AF 01243 587891 felpham@petdoctors.co.uk Website 4.21 miles
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Downland Veterinary Group
Victoria Drive Surgery 118 Victoria Drive Bognor Regis PO21 2EJ 01243 841111 bagnorreception@downlandvets.co.uk Website 4.75 miles
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Local Dog Walks

The Folly Slindon
Great Walk, Beautiful In Spring And Summer When The Bluebells Are In Full Bloom. Mostly Uphill But Some Lovely Circular Routes. Beautiful Views All Year Round Of The Local Area. Slindon Bottom Rd Lancashire 0.84 miles

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Eastergate/Westergate
Entrance On Right As You Approach The Wilkes Head. Walk Around Until The Railing End And Hedges Begin, You Can See The Footpath. 4 Church Ln Eastergate Chichester PO20 3UR 1.40 miles

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Nore Hill
Hilly Walk With Area For Dogs To Be Off Lead Slindon Arundel Lancashire BN18 0RL 1.81 miles

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Eartham Woods
You Can Go For Hours In These Woods, Free Parking And Away You Go, Connects To Slindon/Bignor/Upwartham. Some Flat Bits And Some Hilly Bit. There Are Main Gravel Paths And Off The Beaten Track Paths. 2 N Barn Cottages Eartham Chichester Lancashire PO18 0LU 2.34 miles

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Halnaker Windmill
A Fairly Short But Beautiful Walk Up A Tunnel Formed From The Tree Canopy Opens On To Vast Fields Of Rapeseed. At The Top Of Your Climb You'll Find A Lovely Old Windmill And 360 Degree Views Of The South Downs. Lovely Spot For A Dog Walk And A Picnic When You Get To The Top. Denge Ln Chichester PO18 0NF 2.55 miles Park In The Lay-By At The Entrance To 'Warehead Farm' Just Off The A285 And Set-Off Uphill, Following The Path Up To The Windmill.

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Arundel Estate
Brilliant Walk For Wheelchair Users. The Path Is A Road Therefore Great For Wheelchairs. Public Can Walk Along It Or On The Grass. The Road Is Used But Not Often, Only By People Who Live On The Estate Who Are Obviously Aware. Dogs Can Be Off Lead Until You Reach A Closed Gate Where The Sheep Graze. They Get Moved So Sometimes You Might Not Be Able To Walk As Far With Your Dog However Sheep Are Fenced Off. For People Who Can Walk, You Can Continue In And Walk Down To Swanbourne Lake. The Solid Path Has A Steady Incline But Incredible Views. London Road Lancashire 3.56 miles Near Arundel Cricket Ground

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