| Coordinates: | 50.873, -0.777 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 86 08 |
| Dialling code: | 01243 (Chichester) |
Lavant is a largely rural parish set in the chalk valley immediately north of Chichester in West Sussex, England. The winterbourne River Lavant threads the valley, running seasonally across the chalk downland that forms part of the South Downs; the landscape is dominated by rolling farmland, hedgerows and wide views to the downs, with the stream liable to go dry in summer and flow strongly in wet months.
With medieval roots and traditional village centres, the parish retains a quiet, community-minded character: agriculture remains important, while many people commute into Chichester or work in nearby attractions such as the Goodwood estate. Goodwood’s race meetings and festivals bring a visible economic and social boost, and village halls, clubs and local events help maintain strong local ties despite the proximity of city amenities.
Postcode districts covering Lavant
Most populated places nearby
- Portsmouth 13.8 miles
- Worthing 17 miles
- Gosport 16.9 miles
- Waterlooville 11.1 miles
- Bognor Regis 7.5 miles
- Littlehampton 11.4 miles
- Fareham 17.9 miles
- Horsham 24.2 miles
- Havant 9.2 miles
- Farnham 22.9 miles
- Chichester 2.2 miles
- Ryde 19.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Mid Lavant Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Chichester North Ward 1.6 miles
- Westhampnett Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Chichester West Ward 2.1 miles
- Chichester East Ward 2.2 miles
- Chichester Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Goodwood Ward 2.3 miles
- West Dean Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Singleton Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Chichester Central Ward 2.7 miles
- Chichester South Ward 2.9 miles
- Fishbourne Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Lavant
PO18 9AH, PO18 0EW, PO18 0DA, PO18 0AQ, PO18 0TE, PO18 0AU, PO18 0AW, PO18 0BY, PO18 0PW … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 25.8 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 32.6 miles
- Chichester Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Fishbourne Railway Station 2.9 miles
Hotels near Lavant Ad
- The Selsey Arms 4 2.2 miles
- The Fox Goes Free 4 3.1 miles
- The Royal Oak Inn 5 0.3 miles
- The Nags Head 4 2.5 miles
- East Walls Hotel 2.4 miles
- Harbour Hotel & Spa Chichester 4 2.3 miles
- Travelodge Chichester Central 3 2.4 miles
- OYO George and Dragon Inn 2.3 miles
- South Downs retreat house with parking 1.8 miles
- The White Horse 5 4 miles
Schools in Lavant
- Lavant Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Goodwood Race Course Recreation 1.4 miles
- Goodwood House Estate 2 miles
- Goodwood Racecourse Recreation 2.3 miles
- Fontwell Park Racecourse Recreation 5.5 miles
- Pagham Beach Beach 7.5 miles
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 7.9 miles
- Jungle Wood Forest 10.1 miles
- Climping Beach Beach 10.2 miles
- Cairn Wood Forest 10.3 miles
- Borden Wood Forest 10.4 miles
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 10.5 miles
- Forest of Bere Forest 11.3 miles