Towns & cities · South East England
Washington
Washington — village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cragside · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Washington in West Sussex, you can reach the nearest railway station, Cragside, which is 9 km away. The postcode for Washington is RH20 4AU. Entry to the town is free.
About
Washington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 13 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,867 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.9030°, -0.4063°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Washington is a village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. It is located five miles (eight kilometres) west of Steyning and three miles (five kilometres) east of Storrington on the A24 between Horsham and Worthing. The parish covers an area of 1,276 hectares (3,150 acres). In the 2001 census 1,930 people lived in 703 households, of whom 820 were economically active. At the 2011 Census the population of the civil parish was 1,867. The village lies at the foot of the South Downs escarpment. The Anglican parish church is dedicated to St Mary. There is one pub, the Frankland Arms, a primary school and a village hall with an adjoining sports field. The hamlet named Rock lies to the north of the A283 road.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9030, -0.4063
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Horsham
- Parish
- Washington
- Postcode
- RH20 4AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arundel and South Downs
- Population
- 1,867
- Nearest railway station
- Cragside — 9 km
- Official site
- www.wpc.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1018557 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Washington, West Sussex (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Washington Church.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Frankland Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Washington Caravan & Camping Park
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
Windlesham House School
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Chanctonbury Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Chanctonbury Ring
Vineyards · 1.9 km
Chanctonbury Ring
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Barnsfarm Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Pair of hlaews 150m south east of Chanctonbury Ring hillfort
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Sullington Manor
Stately homes · 2.4 km
Chanctonbury Ring Picnic Site
Natural landmarks · 2.5 km
All Saints Church, Buncton
Historic churches · 2.6 km
White Mill's burned remains
Archaeological sites · 2.8 km
Washington is a village located in West Sussex, South East England, with a population of 1,867. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,867
- Administrative county
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- Arundel and South Downs
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Washington
35 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Washington →
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South Downs National Park
South Downs National Park is a National park in South East England.
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Chanctonbury Ring
Chanctonbury Ring — Named summit at 242 m.
📷 5Cemeteries · South East England
Findon Cemetery
Findon Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Flint mine and a bowl barrow on Church Hill, 400m south west of Findon Place
Flint mine and a bowl barrow on Church Hill, 400m south west of Findon Place — archaeological site in West Sussex, England, UK.
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Muntham Court Romano-British site
Muntham Court Romano-British site — archaeological site in Findon, Arun, West Sussex, England, UK.
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Sullington Manor
Sullington Manor — manor house in Storrington and Sullington, Horsham, West Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Gardens · South East England
The Abbey, Storrington
The Abbey, Storrington — a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
White Mill's burned remains
White Mill's burned remains — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Harrow Hill
Harrow Hill — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Wiston House
Wiston House — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Chanctonbury Ring Picnic Site
Chanctonbury Ring Picnic Site — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Storrington and District Museum
Storrington and District Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Galleries · South East England
Nifty Art Gallery
Nifty Art Gallery — a gallery in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Windlesham House School
Windlesham House School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Storrington
Storrington — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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WW2 Churchill Tank
WW2 Churchill Tank — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Washington Caravan & Camping Park
Washington Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south east.
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Wild Heart Hill Camp
Wild Heart Hill Camp — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Vineyards · South East England
Pair of hlaews 150m south east of Chanctonbury Ring hillfort
Pair of hlaews 150m south east of Chanctonbury Ring hillfort — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · South East England
Settlement site in Chantry Bottom
human settlement in Storrington and Sullington, Horsham, West Sussex, England, UK
Nearby
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Frankland Arms Public House
The Frankland Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Washington Caravan & Camping Park
Washington Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Windlesham House School
Windlesham House School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Chanctonbury Hill
Chanctonbury Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Vineyards · South East England
Chanctonbury Ring
Chanctonbury Ring — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Chanctonbury Ring
Chanctonbury Ring — Named summit at 242 m.
Where to eat & stay near Washington
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Washington Caravan & Camping Park
Washington Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south east.
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Wild Heart Hill Camp
Wild Heart Hill Camp — a caravan park in england south east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Honeybridge Park
Honeybridge Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
New Wharf Campsite
New Wharf Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Frankland Arms Public House
The Frankland Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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The Star Public House
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The Rising Sun Inn
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The Selsey Arms Public House
The Selsey Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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The Black Rabbit Public House
The Black Rabbit Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Washington?
- Washington is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH20 4AU), in the parish of Washington.
- What is Washington?
- Washington — village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Washington?
- The nearest railway station is Cragside, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH20 4AU.
- Is Washington free to visit?
- Yes, Washington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Washington?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RH20 4AU. It sits within the Arundel and South Downs parliamentary constituency.