Fishbourne is an attractive village in the county of Sussex home to under two thousand people. It's surrounded by pretty countryside, yet is just a few miles from the cathedral city of Chichester and it's fabulous harbour. The pages of history are turned far back in time to before the Norman Conquest and the Roman occupation, a legacy of which can be seen today within the village, the stunning Fishbourne Roman Palace that slept, undisturbed until the 1960's when men digging a trench for a water main uncovered what was to be the largest domestic Roman building to be found in Britain, intricate mosaic floors, impressive architecture, underground heating systems, and a fascinating museum which retells the story, Centurians in full regalia, concerts, and even re-planted Roman gardens conjures thoughts of an ancient time. Artists may wish to capture the pretty church of St Peter and St Mary which has stood for seven hundred years over looking water meadows and the Fishbourne Creek, with gem coloured stained glass windows, an ancient bell, and treasures from centuries past will reverse time in a blink of an eye, pleasing walks, restaurants, and a chance to explore a village cloaked in history ensures visitors return again and again.
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Fishbourne C of E Primary School
Places to Stay near Fishbourne
The Bulls Head (0.37 miles)
The Woolpack Inn (0.47 miles)
Woolpack Inn (0.47 miles)
The Woolpack Inn has ten newly refurbished rooms all en-suite with a choice of shower or bath, colour T.v and coffee making facilities 1 of which is a family room.Ten secure ... More
The Boathouse Bosham (0.69 miles)
This superbly renovated house in the historical sailing village of Bosham, just outside Chichester, has two ground floor rooms allocated for guests. The guest rooms are independently accessed and therefore provide private and secure accommodation ... More | visit website
Charters B&B (1.46 miles)
Charters is an attractive home in the heart of the picturesque sailing village of Bosham, 3 miles from the Cathedral city of Chichester. Just a short walk from the beautiful ... More | visit website
Millstream Hotel and Restaurant (1.61 miles)
The Millstream nestles in the heart of Old Bosham, an historic village on the shores of Chichester Harbour, combining the elegance of an English country house with the character and charm of an eighteenth century ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Chichester (1.61 miles)
The Vestry (1.77 miles)
Nestling in the buzzing Cathedral City of Chichester you will find the Vestry. Our ensuite rooms offer everything you will need for a pampered and relaxing stay. From fresh, crisp ... More
North Walls Cottage (1.84 miles)
North Walls Cottage is a charming Grade II listed period mid-terrace self-catering cottage situated within the city walls of historic Chichester. It is located on a quiet one way road at the top of North ... More | visit website
The George & Dragon Inn (1.87 miles)
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