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The farming year is turning – it’s Autumn

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 9th October 2018 | Featured | No Comments

The mornings are getting much darker, the evenings too and the soil is cooling. Its the time of year for warming stews, evenings by the TV with crumpets and Marmite plus the big TV shows. Its a cosy time of … Read More … Read More

Tags: Autumn, Chichester, country, cream teas, deer, dog friendly, dog walks, half term, Harbours, migratory birds, nature, pumpkins, Self catering, Slindon, wildlife

A walk at South Harting in the South Downs

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 16th August 2017 | Featured | No Comments

The village of South Harting and Harting Down seen from Beacon Hill Enjoy beautiful views, woodland, and wild flowers on this circular downland stroll with Hazel Sillver Harting Down This 550-acre section of the South Downs is a nature reserve … Read More

Tags: dog walk, National Park, nature, Outstanding Natural Beauty, South Downs, South Harting, walking, wildlife

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

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 7th July 2017 | Featured | No Comments

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

Tags: beach, Bognor, Cass sculpture park, Chichester, cycling, Goodwood, harbour, holiday, Itchenor, Medmerry, museum, sand, Self catering, South Downs, Things to do, walking, water tours, Weald and Downland, West Sussex, wildlife

Chichester Harbour Water Tours

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 4th July 2017 | Featured | No Comments

A tour of this beautiful Harbour by water is a fabulous gift to give to yourself and your family and friends. There are various ways to do this – you can go on the Solar Boat run by the Harbour Conservancy or … Read More … Read More

Tags: boats, Chichester Harbour, family outing, Itchenor, on the water, seabirds, seals, Solar boat, Solar Heritage, waders, water tour, wildlife

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

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 18th June 2017 | Featured | No Comments

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 More … Read More

Tags: beach, Chichester, countryside, East Beach, harbour, marsh, Marsh Frog, Pagham Harbour, pond, queue to West Wittering, reeds, Selsey, Summer fun, Things to do, West Sussex, wildlife

Wetland Walks in Sussex

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 22nd November 2016 | Featured | 3 Comments

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

Tags: Arundel, buzzard, dog friendly, harbour, honey buzzard, marshland, on foot, Pagham, Pulborough, saltflats, seabirds, walks, West Sussex, wetlands, wildlife, wrynecks

Chichester Harbour Seals

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 27th August 2016 | Featured | No Comments

A number of Common Seals (Phoca vitulina) also known as harbour seals live in the Solent and often visit Chichester Harbour. Each one has unique markings and even their colourings can be different ranging from tan to grey, black and … Read More … Read More

Tags: boat trips, Chcihester Harbour, Common seal, Harbour seal, Langstone Harbour, mammal, wildlife

Chichester Ship Canal

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 22nd August 2016 | Featured | No Comments

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

Tags: birds, cafe, canal, canal boat cruise, canoeing, Chichester, cycle, Easter Bunny, Father Christmas, fishing, harbour, Hunston, rowing, Ship canal, walk, wildlife

Arundel – a medieval city with castle.

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 25th June 2016 | Featured | No Comments

ARUNDEL – a medieval town of historic importance. A beautiful town set just as the River Arun reaches The Brooks as they drain the South Downs towards the sea at Littlehampton. The town itself is set on a steep hill, … Read More … Read More

Tags: antiques, Arun River, Arundel, castle, Collector Earl's Garden, jousting, Richard the Lionheart, stumpery, swords, wetland, wildfowl, wildlife

Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 26th May 2016 | Featured | No Comments

Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital is just down the road from Chichester Self Catering and is well worth a visit. Go down Cow Lane off Keynor Lane and its 2 corners away! This modern treatment facility for sick and injured wildlife … Read More … Read More

Tags: Brent Lodge, charity, hospital, Sidlesham, vet, wild bird, wildlife