Bosham
Built-up area in Chichester, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.834, -0.849 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 81 04 |
| Population: | 2,623 |
| Dialling code: | 01243 (Chichester) |
Bosham is a small coastal village and parish on the tidal inlet of Chichester Harbour, lying within the district of Chichester in West Sussex, England. The shoreline, mudflats and moorings give it a strong maritime feel: the harbour is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and draws sailors, birdwatchers and walkers to its quays and footpaths.
The village has ancient roots and a historic parish church of Saxon origin, reflecting a long maritime and rural past. Today Bosham is largely residential and popular with commuters and visitors, with a local economy focused on tourism, small businesses and boating; traditional pubs, yacht clubs and conservation areas help preserve its character.
Postcode districts covering Bosham
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Portsmouth 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Worthing 19.9 miles32 km
- Gosport 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Waterlooville 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Bognor Regis 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Littlehampton 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Fareham 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Eastleigh 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Eastleigh Town 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Havant 6.2 miles10 km
- Chichester 3.3 miles5.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Harbour Villages Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Chidham and Hambrook Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Fishbourne Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Hambrook and Nutbourne Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Appledram Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hambrook Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- West Itchenor Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Funtington Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Chichester West Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Southbourne Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Chichester Central Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Donnington Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Bosham
PO18 8AD, PO18 8LF, PO18 8NB, PO18 8QR, PO18 8HJ, PO18 8AG, PO18 8JJ, PO18 8QX, PO18 8NA … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 23.5 miles37.9 km
- London Gatwick Airport 36.7 miles59 km
- Bosham Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Fishbourne Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
Hotels near Bosham Ad
- Crouchers Hotel 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Purchases Restaurant & Accommodation 4 3.1 miles5 km
- The Ropemaker 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The White Horse 5 6.3 miles10.1 km
- East Walls Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Harbour Hotel Chichester 4 3.1 miles5 km
- The Vestry 3 3 miles4.8 km
- The Goodwood Hotel 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- West Dean College 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Inglenook 3 6.2 miles9.9 km
Schools in Bosham
- Bosham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Goodwood Race Course Recreation 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Goodwood House Estate 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Goodwood Racecourse Recreation 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Pagham Beach Beach 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Fontwell Park Racecourse Recreation 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Southsea Marina Marina 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Forest of Bere Forest 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Fratton Park Stadium 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Southwick House Estate 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 11.5 miles18.6 km