Villages · South East England
West Thorney
In or near West Wittering.
West Thorney — a village in england south east.

Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Southbourne · 3.6 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
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.
Place summary
West Thorney is a village located in South-East England. This small settlement is characterised by its rural surroundings and proximity to the coast. It offers a quiet atmosphere typical of English villages, appealing to those seeking a tranquil retreat.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8159, -0.9105
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- West Thorney
- Postcode
- PO10 8DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chichester
- Nearest railway station
- Southbourne — 3.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634252 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

The Parish Church of St Nicholas
Historic churches · 0.2 km

Thorney Island
Islands · 0.7 km

Nutborne Marshes
Wildlife reserves · 1.0 km

Pilsey Island
Wildlife reserves · 1.7 km

Chichester Harbour
Harbours & ports · 1.8 km

Cobnor House Caravan and Camping
Caravan parks · 2.3 km

Camping and Caravanning Club Cobnor
Caravan parks · 2.3 km
The Old Rectory
Historic houses · 2.5 km

Chichester Harbour
Harbours & ports · 2.5 km

Prinsted Beach
Beaches · 2.7 km

Rookwood House
Historic houses · 3.0 km

Mons House
Historic houses · 3.0 km
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The Parish Church of St Nicholas
The Parish Church of St Nicholas — a Grade I-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Nutborne Marshes
Nutborne Marshes is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Pilsey Island
Pilsey Island is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Cobnor House Caravan and Camping
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Where to eat & stay near West Thorney
Places to stay
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Cobnor House Caravan and Camping
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Camping & Caravan Club Southbourne Site
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Tye Caravan Park
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Mill Rythe Coastal Village
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Places to eat & drink
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Sussex Brewery Public House
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Historic pubs · South East England
The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant
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The Stag's Head Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Good Intent Public House
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Historic pubs · South East England
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Shades Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Thorney?
- West Thorney is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO10 8DS), in the parish of West Thorney.
- What is West Thorney?
- West Thorney — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to West Thorney?
- The nearest railway station is Southbourne, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO10 8DS.
- Is West Thorney a protected site?
- Yes — West Thorney is part of the Chichester Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chichester Harbour National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to West Thorney?
- The nearest railway station is Southbourne, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO10 8DS.