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Patching

Parish in Arun, West Sussex, England

Within South Downs National Park

Coordinates:50.853, -0.46
OS grid ref:TQ 08 07
Dialling code: 01903 (Worthing)
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The village and civil parish of Patching lies in the district of Arun in West Sussex, England, set on the lower slopes of the South Downs. It is a compact, largely rural settlement a short drive from the West Sussex coast and the market towns of Littlehampton and Arundel.

Patching retains a strong sense of place: farmland, lanes and traditional cottages cluster around a small parish core, and local life revolves around agriculture, small businesses and a tight-knit community that makes good use of footpaths and bridleways. The village’s quiet atmosphere, historic buildings and proximity to the Downs make it popular with walkers and commuters seeking country living close to the coast.

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Transport links

  • London Gatwick Airport 24.3 miles39.1 km
  • Southampton Airport 39.6 miles63.8 km
  • Goring-by-Sea Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
  • Angmering Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km

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Local points of interest

  • Parham House Estate 3.4 miles5.5 km
  • South Downs Hill 4.7 miles7.6 km
  • Climping Beach Beach 6.4 miles10.4 km
  • Flight Pond Wood Forest 7.6 miles12.3 km
  • The Marlipins Museum Museum 8.1 miles13.1 km
  • Shoreham Library Library 8.2 miles13.2 km
  • Sussex Yacht Club Marina 8.3 miles13.4 km
  • Fontwell Park Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles13.8 km
  • Shoreham Harbour Harbour 9.6 miles15.4 km
  • The Mens Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.6 miles17 km
  • Goodwood House Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km
  • Goodwood Racecourse Recreation 12.6 miles20.4 km