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 miles21 km
- Crawley 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Worthing 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Guildford 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Bognor Regis 14 miles22.5 km
- Littlehampton 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Reigate 24.2 miles39 km
- Redhill 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Horsham 12 miles19.4 km
- Haywards Heath 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Chichester 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Burgess Hill 12.5 miles20.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Rock Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Storrington & Washington Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Storrington Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ashington Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Wiston Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Findon Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Abingworth Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Storrington and Sullington Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Thakeham Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- West Chiltington Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Steyning & Ashurst Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Washington
RH20 3PW, RH20 3HD, RH20 3HF, RH20 3PN, RH20 4DG, RH20 3GR, RH20 4AA, RH20 3PF, RH20 3PA … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 19.9 miles32 km
- London Heathrow Airport 39 miles62.8 km
- Pulborough Railway Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Amberley Railway Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
Hotels near Washington Ad
- Findon Manor Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- House Arundel 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Highdown – Brunning and Price 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Coach and Horses 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Sleep Hotel 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Railway Hotel Worthing 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Chequers Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Tottington Manor 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Swan Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Amberley Castle- A Relais & Chateaux Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
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 miles5.3 km
- South Downs Hill 4 miles6.5 km
- Flight Pond Wood Forest 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Shoreham Library Library 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Mens Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 9 miles14.4 km
- Climping Beach Beach 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Fontwell Park Racecourse Recreation 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 12.9 miles20.7 km