Bosham
Parish in Chichester, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.827, -0.843 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 81 03 |
| Population: | 2,623 |
| Dialling code: | 01243 (Chichester) |
Bosham is a small coastal village just west of Chichester in West Sussex, England, set on the tidal inlet of Chichester Harbour. Its creek, quay and Bosham Hoe give sweeping harbour views and make it a popular spot for dinghy sailing, yachting and birdwatching, with extensive mudflats and saltings that attract nature lovers and feed a modest local marine economy.
The village has a long history as a Roman and Saxon port and is well known for the medieval St Nicholas Church with its ancient carvings and local legends of King Cnut; archaeological finds and references in early records underline its historic importance. Today Bosham combines a lively community life, a few traditional pubs, boatyards and visitor-focused businesses, and a conservation-minded character that keeps its village feel despite being a popular destination for day-trippers and sailors.
Postcode districts covering Bosham
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 25 miles
- Portsmouth 10.4 miles
- Worthing 19.6 miles
- Gosport 13.5 miles
- Waterlooville 8.8 miles
- Bognor Regis 8.1 miles
- Littlehampton 13.5 miles
- Fareham 15.1 miles
- Eastleigh 23.7 miles
- Eastleigh Town 24.4 miles
- Havant 6.6 miles
- Chichester 3.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Harbour Villages Ward 0.3 miles
- Bosham Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Fishbourne Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Chidham and Hambrook Parish 1.7 miles
- Appledram Parish 1.8 miles
- West Itchenor Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Hambrook and Nutbourne Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Chichester West Ward 2.5 miles
- Donnington Parish 2.5 miles
- Birdham Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Chichester Central Ward 2.7 miles
- Shipton Green Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Bosham
PO18 8QG, PO18 8PH, PO18 8PB, PO18 8EJ, PO18 8QZ, PO18 8LL, PO18 8HG, PO18 8EU, PO18 8AG … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 23.9 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 36.8 miles
- Bosham Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Fishbourne Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Bosham Ad
- Crouchers Hotel 4 2.1 miles
- Purchases Restaurant & Accommodation 4 2.9 miles
- The Ropemaker 4 5.1 miles
- Harbour Hotel Chichester 4 2.9 miles
- The White Horse 5 6.7 miles
- East Walls Hotel 4 3 miles
- The Vestry 3 2.8 miles
- The Goodwood Hotel 4 5.5 miles
- The Inglenook 3 5.7 miles
- West Dean College 6.2 miles
Schools in Bosham
- Bosham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 3.7 miles
- Goodwood House Estate 5.5 miles
- Goodwood Race Course Recreation 5.6 miles
- Pagham Beach Beach 6.2 miles
- Goodwood Racecourse Recreation 6.5 miles
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 6.9 miles
- Fontwell Park Racecourse Recreation 8.3 miles
- Southsea Marina Marina 8.7 miles
- Forest of Bere Forest 9.7 miles
- Fratton Park Stadium 9.9 miles
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 11.7 miles
- HMS Victory Museum 11.8 miles