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 miles40.2 km
- Portsmouth 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Worthing 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Gosport 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Waterlooville 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Bognor Regis 8.1 miles13 km
- Littlehampton 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Fareham 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Eastleigh 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Eastleigh Town 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Havant 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Chichester 3.1 miles5 km
Neighbouring places
- Harbour Villages Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Bosham Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Fishbourne Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Chidham and Hambrook Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Appledram Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- West Itchenor Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Hambrook and Nutbourne Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Chichester West Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Donnington Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Birdham Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Chichester Central Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Shipton Green Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Bosham
PO18 8LQ, PO18 8NR, PO18 8EX, PO18 8ET, PO18 8EH, PO18 8ER, PO18 8JN, PO18 8QH, PO18 8LZ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 23.9 miles38.5 km
- London Gatwick Airport 36.8 miles59.2 km
- Bosham Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Fishbourne Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels near Bosham Ad
- Crouchers Hotel 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Purchases Restaurant & Accommodation 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- East Walls Hotel 4 3 miles4.9 km
- The Ropemaker 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The White Horse 5 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Harbour Hotel Chichester 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Vestry 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Goodwood Hotel 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Inglenook 3 5.7 miles9.1 km
- West Dean College 6.2 miles10 km
Schools in Bosham
- Bosham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 3.7 miles6 km
- Goodwood House Estate 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Goodwood Race Course Recreation 5.6 miles9 km
- Pagham Beach Beach 6.2 miles10 km
- Goodwood Racecourse Recreation 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Fontwell Park Racecourse Recreation 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Southsea Marina Marina 8.7 miles14 km
- Forest of Bere Forest 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Fratton Park Stadium 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 11.7 miles18.9 km
- HMS Victory Museum 11.8 miles18.9 km