Thakeham
Built-up area in Horsham, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.946, -0.426 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 10 17 |
| Dialling code: | 01798 (Pulborough) |
Thakeham is a rural village and civil parish in the district of Horsham, in West Sussex, England, lying close to the South Downs National Park. It sits among arable fields, hedgerows and quiet lanes, and is popular with walkers and cyclists who use the access to downland and country footpaths.
Historically agricultural with roots stretching back centuries, the village retains traditional buildings, local pubs and a village hall, while many residents commute to nearby towns such as Worthing and Brighton. An active community life, seasonal events and local conservation efforts combine with modest new housing development to shape Thakeham’s character today.
Postcode districts covering Thakeham
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 14.9 miles24 km
- Crawley 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Worthing 8.1 miles13 km
- Guildford 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Bognor Regis 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Littlehampton 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Reigate 22 miles35.4 km
- Redhill 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Horsham 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Leatherhead 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Farnham 24 miles38.6 km
- Haywards Heath 15 miles24.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Abingworth Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- West Chiltington Built-up area 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Ashington Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Storrington and Sullington Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Storrington Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Storrington & Washington Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Nutbourne Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Rock Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Washington Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Wiston Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Pulborough Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Thakeham
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 18.1 miles29.1 km
- London Heathrow Airport 36.3 miles58.4 km
- Pulborough Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
- Billingshurst Railway Station 4.9 miles7.8 km
Hotels near Thakeham Ad
- Chequers Hotel 4 3.7 miles6 km
- The Kings Head Inn 5.5 miles8.8 km
- House Arundel 8.4 miles13.6 km
- The Welldiggers Arms 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Amberley Castle- A Relais & Chateaux Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Findon Manor Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Highdown – Brunning and Price 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Coach and Horses 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Swan Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Tottington Manor 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
Local points of interest
- South Downs Hill 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Parham House Estate 4 miles6.5 km
- Flight Pond Wood Forest 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Mens Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Shoreham Library Library 10.2 miles16.4 km
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Saint Leonards Forest Forest 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Fontwell Park Racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Climping Beach Beach 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 13.3 miles21.4 km