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Birdham

Parish in Chichester, West Sussex, England

Coordinates:50.793, -0.826
OS grid ref:SZ 82 99
Population:1,166
Dialling code: 01243 (Chichester)
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Birdham is a small village and civil parish on the southern fringes of Chichester in West Sussex, sitting beside the tidal creeks and saltmarshes of Chichester Harbour. The harbour is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Ramsar site, so the locality is strongly defined by maritime landscapes, rich birdlife and a continuing sailing and small‑boat culture; nearby marinas and boatyards provide leisure and employment alongside traditional fisheries.

Its origins are long established and the parish retains a medieval church and a mix of agricultural and coastal heritage, while today it combines rural character with a commuter population drawn to Chichester and the south coast. Local life tends to revolve around conservation, watersports and community activities that reflect the village’s shoreline setting.

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Transport links

  • Southampton Airport 25.6 miles41.2 km
  • London Gatwick Airport 37.7 miles60.7 km
  • Fishbourne Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
  • Chichester Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km

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Schools in Birdham

  • Birdham CE Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Chichester Harbour Harbour 4 miles6.4 km
  • Pagham Beach Beach 4.3 miles6.8 km
  • Goodwood House Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km
  • Goodwood Race Course Recreation 7.1 miles11.4 km
  • Langstone Harbour Harbour 7.8 miles12.5 km
  • Goodwood Racecourse Recreation 8 miles13 km
  • Fontwell Park Racecourse Recreation 8.4 miles13.6 km
  • Southsea Marina Marina 9.1 miles14.7 km
  • Fratton Park Stadium 10.4 miles16.7 km
  • Climping Beach Beach 10.8 miles17.5 km
  • Forest of Bere Forest 11.7 miles18.8 km
  • Mary Rose Museum Museum 12.4 miles19.9 km