Towns & cities · South East England
Fishbourne
Fishbourne — village and civil parish in Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fishbourne · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Fishbourne, you can take a train to Fishbourne station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry is free, and the area is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is PO19 3JP.
About
Fishbourne is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 4 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,953 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8354°, -0.8120°.
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Summary from the official site
Fishbourne Roman Palace is the largest Roman residential palace in Britain, built around AD 75. Visitors can explore the well-preserved mosaics, archaeological remains, and reconstructed Roman gardens, as well as an on-site museum.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chichester Harbour SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chichester Harbour
- Ramsar wetland: Chichester and Langstone Harbours
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
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. The Anglican parish of Fishbourne, formerly New Fishbourne, is in the Diocese of Chichester. The population in 1861 was 347. The parish church is dedicated to St Peter and St Mary. The civil parish has a land area of 387 hectares (956 acres). In the 2001 census 1,953 people lived in 840 households, of whom 910 were economically active. There are two public houses and a railway station.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8354, -0.8120
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Fishbourne
- Postcode
- PO19 3JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chichester
- Phone
- 01243 785859
- Population
- 1,953
- Nearest railway station
- Fishbourne — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4.30pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- sussexpast.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1420608 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fishbourne, West Sussex (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: A259 Fishbourne - geograph.org.uk - 1288272.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
north wing
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Roman villas · 0.4 km
Fishbourne Manor
Manor houses · 0.6 km
The Black Boy Inn
Historic houses · 0.6 km
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Villages · 0.6 km
Applegarth Camping and Caravaning
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
River Lavant, West Sussex
Museums · 0.9 km
Apuldram
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
Dell Quay
Piers · 1.8 km
Cineworld Cinema Chichester
Theatres · 1.9 km
The John Edes House
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Edes House.
Manor houses · 2.1 km
Fishbourne is a village in West Sussex, South East England, with a population of 1,953. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,953
- Administrative county
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- Chichester
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Things to see in Fishbourne
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Mill House
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The Black Boy Inn
The Black Boy Inn — former inn in Fishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK.
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The Old Rectory
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📷 5Cemeteries · South East England
Westbourne Cemetery
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Wtasnowolski Memorial
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★ Iconic📷 10Roman villas · South East England
Fishbourne Roman Palace
The largest Roman house north of the Alps — 1st-century, with the Cupid on a Dolphin mosaic.
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📷 5Gardens · South East England
The Bosham Sailing Club
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Grandfather Yew Tree
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Devil’s Humps
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📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
north wing
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The Hammond Gallery
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Racton Church
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Racton Monument
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The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham
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★ Iconic📷 10Roman villas · South East England
Fishbourne Roman Palace
The largest Roman house north of the Alps — 1st-century, with the Cupid on a Dolphin mosaic.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Fishbourne Manor
Fishbourne Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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The Black Boy Inn
The Black Boy Inn — former inn in Fishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Applegarth Camping and Caravaning
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Where to eat & stay near Fishbourne
Places to stay
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fishbourne?
- Fishbourne is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO19 3JP), in the parish of Fishbourne.
- What is Fishbourne?
- Fishbourne — village and civil parish in Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Fishbourne?
- The nearest railway station is Fishbourne, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO19 3JP.
- Is Fishbourne a protected site?
- Yes — Fishbourne is part of the Chichester Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chichester Harbour National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Fishbourne free to visit?
- Yes, Fishbourne is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fishbourne?
- The nearest railway station is Fishbourne, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO19 3JP.