Itchenor Village- a unique gem in West Sussex

Itchenor – an unusual village

Itchenor is an unusual village – if nothing else just for its unique name! It is 7 miles from Chichester on the Manhood Peninsula and has one road in / out. AT the end of the one road in is … Read MoreRead More

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The highs of Hayling Island

Hayling Island is positioned between Chichester and Langstone Harbours on the South Coast with its southern shore on The Solent facing the Isle of Wight. It has one way on and off – the road bridge which comes in at … Read MoreRead More

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Best things to do around Chichester when its sunny, and why

The South coast and the area just to the East of the Isle of Wight has some of the highest daylight levels in the UK – thanks to a few factors. It makes it an extra-special place to visit though! … Read More

Have you heard a Marsh Frog?! Pagham Harbour is the place to go…

Not sure what to do? Want to explore the local wildlife and don’t know where to start? Like frogs? Carry on reading and share! Fed up of the queue to West Wittering Beach?! (Yes, you and the rest of us!) … Read MoreRead More

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It is OK to have a very chilled and low-key Hen Party?

Not everyone wants a busy, crazy drunken Hen Party! And you know – that is OK! So if you want to have a really relaxing Hen Party – YOU CAN! … Read More

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Wetland Walks in Sussex

We are truly blessed in this little corner of West Sussex to boast some of the very best wetlands in the UK. So why not make the most of them and go for a walk? Pagham Harbour … Read More

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Chichester Ship Canal

The Chichester Ship Canal is an increasing delight and asset to the City with more visitors and locals making use of its many pleasures.   It is a prime spot for canoeists and rowers who can go up and down … Read More

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Easy ways to plan your cycling in the Chichester area

We are blessed with having quite a few designated cycleways around the District, many in quiet and even wild areas of the countryside! Now there are easy ways to plan your routes / time taken to get from A to … Read More

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The Manhood Peninsula – a varied and magical area

The Manhood Peninsula has its own special identity. This is a unique landscape, wildlife and a seaside way of life for locals and visitors alike. It is bound to the West by Chichester  Harbour and to the South – The … Read More

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Walking your dog around Pagham Harbour RSPB Reserve

Pagham Harbour is the nearest of the three Harbours to Chichester Self Catering and stunning! Is is about 3/4mile away on foot on VERY quiet rural lanes, although to get to it you do have to cross a busy B-road … Read More