Fishbourne, United Kingdom
Fishbourne is a town of 2,325 people in England, United Kingdom.
Why visit Fishbourne
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chichester Festival Theatre, Minerva Theatre, Chichester, Fishbourne Roman Palace and Chichester Castle.
Weather in Fishbourne
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About Fishbourne
Fishbourne is a village and civil parish in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England and is situated two miles (3.2 km) west of Chichester.
From the Wikipedia article Fishbourne, West Sussex (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Chichester Festival Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
Theatre building in Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK
Minerva Theatre, Chichester
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
Theatre in Chichester, England
Museums and landmarks8
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Museum · 0.5 mi
Roman palace and museum near Chichester in Sussex, United Kingdom
Roman Way, Chichester
Chichester Castle
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
Castle in Chichester, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK
Novium Museum
Museum · 1.7 mi
Museum in Chichester, Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Pallant House Gallery
Museum · 1.9 mi
Art gallery in Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Noviomagus Reginorum
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
Roman settlement in West Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Appledram Airfield
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
A former military airfield, opened in 1943 and closed in 1944. It was situated south of Appledram / Apuldram on the east bank of the...
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Brandy Hole Copse
Park · 1.7 mi
Nature reserve in West Sussex, England, UK
Oaklands Park
Park · 2.0 mi
Public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England
Litten Gardens
Park · 2.1 mi
Public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England
Restaurants and cafes15
The Woolpack Inn
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
71 Fishbourne Road West, Chichester
Memories of India Restaurant
Restaurant · Indian · 1.3 mi
Main Road, Bosham, Chichester
Mo-Th 12:00-14:30,17:30-23:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-14:30,17:30-24:00; Su...
Harris + Hoole
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
Fishbourne Road East, Chichester
Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 09:30-16:00
The Lighthouse Fish and Chips
Fast food · Kebab, Fish And Chips, Burger · 1.4 mi
Oliver Whitby Road, Chichester
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
3 more on the map.
History
The name Fishbourne derives from the Old English words fisc (fish) and burna (stream), and means the stream where fish are caught. The name of the settlement was recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Fiseborne.
Fishbourne is listed the Domesday Book of 1086 in the Hundred of Stockbridge as having 18 households, two mills, meadows and plough lands, with an annual value of 7 pounds.
From the History section of Fishbourne, West Sussex on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Fishbourne
- George Dare DowellBritish military officer (1831–1910); recipient of the Victoria Cross
Born in Fishbourne, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship15
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare2
Map of Fishbourne
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Getting there and nearby towns
Goodwood Aerodrome (QUG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Chichester 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Birdham 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Emsworth 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Bognor Regis 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Havant 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Selsey 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Hayling Island 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- South Hayling 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Barnham 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Waterlooville 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- Mapillary (see each image): photos
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Minerva Theatre, Chichester b, A bit iffy, Public domain
- Fishbourne palace north wing, Charlesdrakew, Public domain
- Chichester Castle remains, Simon Carey, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Keith Williams Architects Novium Museum Chichester, ACT124, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pallant House Gallery h, A bit iffy, Public domain
- Chichester Greyfriars, Prior Park, Michael Coppins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former St Andrew's Church, Oxmarket, Chichester, The Voice of Hassocks, CC0
- StJames from south, Kinnerton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St John the Evangelist's Church, Chichester, Tim Sheerman-Chase, CC BY 2.0
- St Leodegar's Church, Hunston, The Voice of Hassocks, CC0
- West Itchenor Church, Charlesdrakew, Public domain
- St Richard of Chichester's Church, Cawley Road, Chichester (NHLE Code 1392318), The Voice of Hassocks, CC0
- Holy Trinity Church, Bosham (NHLE Code 1354443), The Voice of Hassocks, CC0
- Church Of St Peter And St Mary, Stephen Kirkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bosham - The White Swan Public House - 20221001144728, Djm-leighpark, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Wilfrid's Church, Sherborne Road, Chichester, The Voice of Hassocks, CC0
- Otter Gallery 2018-06 DSC 8290.edm, Rebutia Marsoneri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brandy Hole Copse World War II defences 07, Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Theatre Oaklands Park Chichester, Pete Chapman, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chichester Platinum Jubilee Country Park (20220703 092550 718c), Djm-leighpark, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, richardc, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, chris_debian, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, tallguy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, themadcabbie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, tallguy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, tallguy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, noid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, richardc, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, tallguy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, noid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, tallguy, CC BY-SA 4.0
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