Welcome to Temple Bar

Temple Bar is a small village located in the district of Chichester, West Sussex. The village is situated on the A29 road, which connects the towns of Bognor Regis and Billingshurst. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. The village is surrounded by fields and woodland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

One of the most notable buildings in Temple Bar is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is still in use today and holds regular services and events throughout the year. Another historic building in the village is the Temple Bar Inn, which dates back to the 16th century. The inn is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a warm welcome, good food, and a selection of local ales.

Temple Bar is a close-knit community, with a range of local groups and events taking place throughout the year. The village hall is a hub of activity, hosting regular events such as coffee mornings, craft fairs, and quiz nights. The village also has a cricket club, a bowls club, and a thriving gardening club. The annual Temple Bar Festival is a highlight of the village calendar, with live music, food stalls, and a range of family-friendly activities taking place over the course of the weekend.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8°C

Wind: 19.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Tangmere Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Turney	Bishop Road Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO20 2JB 01243773339 School Website
The March Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicky Metcalfe	Claypit Lane Westhampnett Chichester West Sussex PO18 0NU 1243783987 School Website
Boxgrove C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Dommett	The Street Boxgrove Chichester West Sussex PO18 0EE 01243773309 School Website
Westbourne House School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Martin Barker	Coach Road Shopwyke Chichester West Sussex PO20 2BH 1243782739 School Website
Portfield Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Andrew Strong	St James Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7HA 01243783939 School Website
Fordwater School Chichester Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sophie Clarke	Summersdale Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PP 01243782475 School Website
Chichester Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Campbell	St James Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7AB 01243642959 School Website
University Of Chichester Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Jane Longmore	Bishop Otter College College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PE 1243816000 School Website
Rumboldswhyke Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-8 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Harris	Rumbolds Close Chichester West Sussex PO19 7UA 1243782368 School Website
St Anthonys School Community Special School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Miss Helen Ball	Woodlands Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 5PA 01243785965 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chichester Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8DL 2.79 Miles

Fishbourne Salthill Road, Fishbourne, West Sussex, PO19 3QH 3.83 Miles

Barnham Barnham Road, Barnham, West Sussex, PO22 0ER 4.39 Miles

Bosham Station Road, Bosham, West Sussex, PO18 8NG 5.15 Miles

Bognor Regis Station Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1BA 5.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
R T Airport Cars 01243 531502 91 Cheshire Crescent, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2HT 0.69 Miles
Flash Cars 01243 537888 91 Cheshire Crescent, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2HT 0.69 Miles
Smart Cars Of Chichester 01243 200123 5 Wealden Drive, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0SF 0.84 Miles
Chichester Taxis 01243 885301 Wealden Dr, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0SF 0.84 Miles
Hire Classic Car 01243 788481 17 The Sadlers, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PR 1.35 Miles
Direct Line Taxis Of Chichester 01243 673673 Unit 16, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2GD 1.64 Miles
Chi Cars 01243 775599 21 Shopwhyke Ind Est, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2GD 1.64 Miles
Apple Cars 01243 532900 163 Oving Rd, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2AG 1.67 Miles
Allied Taxis 01243 203040 65 Bradshaw Rd, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6TN 1.71 Miles
Chi Taxis (Chichester) 01243 630 030 Oving Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7ES 1.79 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Westerton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waterbeach Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishop Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westhampnett Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Boxgrove Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchwood Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halnaker Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shopwyke Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Western Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oving Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Palmersfield Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winterbourne Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swanfield Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tangmere Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Malcolm Road Tangmere Chichester PO20 2HS
Tangmere Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Malcolm Road Tangmere Chichester PO20 2HS
Tangmere Medical Centre 01243 776988	Tangmere Medical Centre Malcolm Road,Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO20 2HS
Western Sussex Bcsc	Spitalfield Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6SE
Lavant Road Surgery 01243 527264	Lavant Road Surgery 8 Lavant Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 5RH

Local Stores

Tangmere - Baders Arms
Malcolm Road
Tangmere
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 2HS
01243 780185
Store Website
0.82 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 1.52 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 1.55 miles

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Arun Veterinary Group Ltd
Lion House St Pancras Chichester West Sussex PO19 7GE Website 1.91 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 2.47 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 2.48 miles


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Pet Doctors Chichester
Pet Doctors Veterinary Clinics 3 Parklands Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 3DP 01243 782880 chichester@petdoctors.co.uk Website 2.83 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.26 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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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 2.69 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 3.35 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 3.59 miles

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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 3.65 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 3.80 miles

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-8.8°C	-8.8°C	-11.1°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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