Abbeys & priories · South East England
Christ Church, Forestside
In or near Ditcham.
Christ Church, Forestside — church in Forestside, West Sussex, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rowlands Castle · 2.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Christ Church, Forestside is a place of interest in West Sussex, South-East England. Built or established in 1852, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Chichester parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 2.6 km away. Postcode area PO9.
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Place summary
Christ Church, Forestside is a Victorian abbey located in Stoughton, West Sussex, South-East England. Established in 1852, it reflects the architectural style of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9050, -0.9255
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Stoughton
- Postcode
- PO9 6EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chichester
- Established
- 1852
- Nearest railway station
- Rowlands Castle — 2.6 km
- Official site
- theoctagonparish.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q105082313 (CC0)
- commons: Christ Church, Forestside 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Christ Church, Forestside?
- Christ Church, Forestside is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO9 6EE), in the parish of Stoughton.
- What is Christ Church, Forestside?
- Christ Church, Forestside — church in Forestside, West Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Christ Church, Forestside?
- The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO9 6EE.
- When was Christ Church, Forestside built?
- Built or established in 1852.
- How do I get to Christ Church, Forestside?
- The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO9 6EE.