Welcome to Southbourne

Southbourne is a small village located in West Sussex, England. It is situated on the coast of the English Channel and is known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views. The village has a population of around 4,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Southbourne has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the main attractions in Southbourne is its beach. The beach is a long stretch of sand and shingle, and is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. There are also several cafes and restaurants along the beachfront, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the stunning views. In addition to the beach, Southbourne also has several parks and green spaces, including the Southbourne Green and the Southbourne Recreation Ground.

Southbourne is also home to several historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable is St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. Other historic buildings in Southbourne include the Old School House and the Old Rectory, both of which date back to the 19th century. Overall, Southbourne is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors, from its beautiful beaches to its rich history and culture.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8°C

Wind: 19.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bourne Community College Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Yvonne Watkins	Park Road Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8PJ 01243375691 School Website
Southbourne Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Whiffin	New Road Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8JX 01243372727 School Website
Southbourne Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Gasser	New Road Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8JX 01243375878 School Website
Westbourne Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Sibley	River Street Westbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8TG 01243372726 School Website
St James Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Pearce-Haydon	Bellevue Lane Emsworth Hampshire PO10 7PX 01243372715 School Website
Glenwood School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Josie Payne	Washington Road Emsworth Hampshire PO10 7NN 01243373120 School Website
Chidham Parochial Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Kim Thornton	Chidham Lane Chidham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8TH 01243572380 School Website
Emsworth Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca Mitchell	Victoria Road Emsworth Hampshire PO10 7LX 01243375750 School Website
Thorney Island Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dean Clegg	Thorney Island Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8DJ 01243371317 School Website
Funtington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Hoebee	Heather Close West Ashling Chichester West Sussex PO18 8DR 01243575675 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Southbourne Stein Road, Southbourne, Hampshire, PO10 8LE 0.29 Miles

Nutbourne Broad Road, Nutbourne, West Sussex, PO18 8SH 1.17 Miles

Emsworth North Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7PN 1.36 Miles

Warblington Southleigh Road, Warblington, West Sussex, PO9 2QD 2.64 Miles

Bosham Station Road, Bosham, West Sussex, PO18 8NG 2.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
M S Cars 01243 389916 23 Manor Gdns, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8PA 0.45 Miles
Solmar Airport Cars 01243 377344 Office 1 Suite C Nutbourne Bus Centre/Main Rd, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8RL 0.80 Miles
Travelresponders Ltd 07941 744359 Queen Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7BT 1.29 Miles
Emsworth Cars 01243 378533 4 Seagull Lane, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7QH 1.34 Miles
Premier Cars 023 9249 9800 Seagull Lane, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7QH 1.34 Miles
Pegasus Cars Of Sussex 0800 731 1190 Rookmore Farm, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8UD 1.53 Miles
Taxi 1 To 8 Seats 01243 370770 14 Greville Green, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7TH 1.68 Miles
Ryan James Chauffeurs 07920 146405 Conifers, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8ST 1.80 Miles
Jet Link Andicars 023 9225 3153 2 Downley Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2NJ 2.72 Miles
Andicars Ltd 023 9235 0350 2 Downley Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2NJ 2.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Breech Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Garsons Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southbourne Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woodmancote Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Inlands Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Prinsted Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wayside Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nutbourne Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorney Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westbourne Square Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hambrook Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
North Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lumley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Southbourne Surgery 01243 388740	Southbourne Surgery 337 Main Road Southbourne Hampshire PO10 8JH
Dr Tibbs & Partners 0844 4778723	The George & Dragon Surgery The Square Westbourne Emsworth Hampshire PO10 8UE
Emsworth Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	North Street House 6 North Street Emsworth PO10 7DD
Emsworth Surgery 01243 378812	Emsworth Surgery 6 North Street Emsworth Hampshire PO10 7DD
Thorney Island Medical Centre	Thorney Island Medical Centre Baker Thorney Island Emsworth Hampshire PO10 8DH

Local Stores

Southbourne - Main Road
261 Main Road
Southbourne
Emsworth
West Sussex
PO10 8JD
01243 375501
Store Website
0.55 miles

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SPAR Worldham Road
1 Worldham Road
Havant
PO9 5LL
02392 455430
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Priors Leaze Veterinary Centre
Priors Leaze Lane Nutbourne Chichester West Sussex PO18 8RH 01243 376 000 priorsleazevets@hotmail.com Website 0.42 miles
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Mrs Darling'S Veterinary Surgery
254 Main Road Southbourne Emsworth Hampshire PO10 8JJ 01243 379955 mrsdarlingvet@btconnect.com Website 0.59 miles

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South Downs Veterinary Consultancy
1 Kings Meadow Hambrook Chichester West Sussex PO18 8YA 077661 23105 Website 1.05 miles
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Downland Veterinary Group
71 Havant Road Emsworth Hampshire PO10 7NZ 01243 377 141 partners@downlandvets.co.uk Website 1.93 miles
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Cvs Uk Ltd Harbour Veterinary Group
Dobbies Garden Centre Barton Road Havant Hampshire PO9 5NA 02392 484788 havant@harbourvets.co.uk Website 2.53 miles


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Optivet Referrals Ltd
3 Downley Road Havant Hampshire PO9 2NJ 01243 888091 advice@optivet.com Website 2.70 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Brook Meadow Walk Emsworth
A259 Lancashire 1.29 miles The Walk Starts In The Far End Of The Car Park

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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 1.30 miles There Is Parking Space At The Junction With Thornham Road. Cross Over The Road And Take The Footpath.

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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 2.10 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 2.31 miles

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Stansted Forest
Broad Walk 2.61 miles From Comley Hill / B2148 Horndean Road Take Emsworth Common Road, Take The Second Left On To Forestside, Car Park Is Between North Coopers Wood And South Coopers Wood

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Langstone Hampshire
This 3 Mile Walk Starts And Finishes At The Northern End Of The Bridge Onto Hayling Island. You Need To Check Tides As Part Of The Walk Is Along The Top Of The Foreshore Which Can Be Covered At High Tide. There Are Great Views Out Over The Harbour And Plenty Of Space For Dogs To Run Around. 79 Langstone Rd Havant Lancashire PO9 1RD 3.37 miles Just South Of Havant And North Of Hayling Island, Is This Stretch Of The Solent Way. Lots Of Historic Buidlings Inclusing A Water And Windmill, Church And The Beautiful Harbour Setting.

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Weather Forecast

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