Washington
Parish in Horsham, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.907, -0.409 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 11 13 |
| Population: | 1,930 |
The small rural parish of Washington sits in the administrative district of Horsham, within West Sussex, England. It centres on a compact village and surrounding farmland, with a scattering of traditional cottages, lanes and a historic parish church that reflect its long countryside heritage.
Local life is quietly community‑minded: a village hall, a pub and occasional fetes and activities bind neighbours, while agriculture remains an important part of the local economy. The parish appeals to walkers and anyone wanting a rural base with relatively easy access to nearby market towns and the wider Sussex countryside.
Postcode districts covering Washington
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 13.1 miles
- Crawley 17.3 miles
- Worthing 5.3 miles
- Guildford 24.3 miles
- Bognor Regis 14 miles
- Littlehampton 8.6 miles
- Reigate 24.2 miles
- Redhill 24.6 miles
- Horsham 12 miles
- Haywards Heath 15.2 miles
- Chichester 16.6 miles
- Burgess Hill 12.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rock Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Storrington & Washington Ward 1.4 miles
- Storrington Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Ashington Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Wiston Parish 2.2 miles
- Findon Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Abingworth Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Storrington and Sullington Parish 2.5 miles
- Thakeham Built-up area 2.8 miles
- West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington Ward 2.8 miles
- West Chiltington Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Steyning & Ashurst Ward 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Washington
RH20 3BP, RH20 3HS, RH20 3GR, RH20 3BN, RH20 3BL, RH20 4BD, RH20 3DH, RH20 3JE, RH20 3QY … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 19.9 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 39 miles
- Pulborough Railway Station 5.8 miles
- Amberley Railway Station 5.8 miles
Hotels near Washington Ad
- The Castle Inn Hotel 3 4.5 miles
- The Labouring Man 3 6.2 miles
- The Roundabout Hotel 4 3 miles
- The Lamb at Angmering 4 6.3 miles
- Findon Manor Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- The Coach and Horses 4.7 miles
- The Crown Inn Dial Post 4.5 miles
- The Windmill Inn 3.5 6.4 miles
- Castle Inn Hotel and Conference Centre 4.4 miles
- St Marys Gate Inn 4 7.5 miles
Schools in Washington
- St Mary's C of E Primary School Primary
- Windlesham House School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Parham House Estate 3.3 miles
- South Downs Hill 4 miles
- Flight Pond Wood Forest 6.4 miles
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 7.7 miles
- Shoreham Library Library 7.8 miles
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 7.9 miles
- The Mens Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.6 miles
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 9 miles
- Climping Beach Beach 10.6 miles
- Fontwell Park Racecourse Recreation 11.4 miles
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 11.5 miles
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 12.9 miles