Towns & cities · South East England
Tangmere
Tangmere — village in West Sussex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chichester · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tangmere, the nearest railway station is Chichester, located 5.1 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for navigation is PO20 2HW.
About
Tangmere is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 5 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 2,462 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8509°, -0.7157°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Tangmere is a village, civil parish, and electoral ward in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England. Located three miles (5 km) north east of Chichester, it is twinned with Hermanville-sur-Mer in Lower Normandy, France. The parish has a land area of 467.3 hectares (1,154 acres). In the 2001 census 2,462 people lived in 963 households, of whom 1,233 were economically active. At the 2011 Census the population was 2,625.
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Background
History
The Saxon village lies a mile south of the Roman road of Stane Street, linking Londinium with Noviomagus Reginorum, now known as Chichester. In 677 the controversial Bishop of York Wilfrid (later Saint Wilfrid) came to Selsey and converted the South Saxons to Christianity. In 680 a charter, possibly by the king, states: “I Caedwalla... have granted his brethren serving God at the church of St Andrew... the land of 10 hides which is called Tangmere”. A hide equated to 120 acres (49 hectares). The Domesday Book of 1086 records that Tangmere had a population of around 120, with the stone church of St Andrew built after the Norman Conquest. Originally built of timber, the Saxon church was…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8509, -0.7157
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Tangmere
- Postcode
- PO20 2HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chichester
- Population
- 2,462
- Nearest railway station
- Chichester — 5.1 km
- Official site
- www.tangmere-online.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q970445 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tangmere (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Andrew's Tangmere 4.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Museums · 0.5 km
St Andrew's Church, Tangmere
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Watch Office (Control Tower), Former Raf Tangmere
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
RAF Tangmere
Museums · 0.9 km
Boxgrove
Towns & cities · 1.0 km
The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, Boxgrove
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Boxgrove Priory.
Abbeys & priories · 1.1 km
Boxgrove Priory.
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Oving
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
Halnaker
Castles · 1.6 km
The Winterton Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 1.7 km
The Coach And Horses Public House
Historic pubs · 1.8 km
Tangmere is a village in West Sussex, South East England, with a population of 2,462. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,462
- Administrative county
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- Chichester
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Tangmere
6 attractions within 12 km.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Andrew's Church, Tangmere
St Andrew's Church, Tangmere — church in Tangmere, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Goodwood Motor Circuit
Goodwood Motor Circuit — a natural landmark in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Watch Office (Control Tower), Former Raf Tangmere
Watch Office (Control Tower), Former Raf Tangmere — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
RAF Tangmere
RAF Tangmere — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Coach And Horses Public House
The Coach And Horses Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Museums · South East England
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Andrew's Church, Tangmere
St Andrew's Church, Tangmere — church in Tangmere, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Watch Office (Control Tower), Former Raf Tangmere
Watch Office (Control Tower), Former Raf Tangmere — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
RAF Tangmere
RAF Tangmere — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 10📷 5Historic churches · South East England
The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, Boxgrove
The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, Boxgrove — Grade I listed church in Boxgrove, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Tangmere
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Goodwood Hotel
The Goodwood Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Chichester Lakeside Park
Chichester Lakeside Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Willows Caravan Park
Willows Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Ship Hotel
The Ship Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Lidsey Caravan Park
Lidsey Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Slindon Camping & Caravan Club.
Slindon Camping & Caravan Club. — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Winterton Arms Public House
The Winterton Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Coach And Horses Public House
The Coach And Horses Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
Muchos Nachos Bar & Restaurant
Muchos Nachos Bar & Restaurant — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The East Gate Public House
The East Gate Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Prince Arthur Public House
Prince Arthur Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Royal Arms Public House
The Royal Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tangmere?
- Tangmere is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO20 2HW), in the parish of Tangmere.
- What is Tangmere?
- Tangmere — village in West Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Tangmere?
- The nearest railway station is Chichester, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO20 2HW.
- Is Tangmere free to visit?
- Yes, Tangmere is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tangmere?
- The nearest railway station is Chichester, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO20 2HW.