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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South East England

West Thorney

In or near West Wittering.

West Thorney — a village in england south east.

West Thorney Font - geograph.org.uk - 2876950

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.8159, -0.9105
County
West Sussex
District
Chichester
Parish
West Thorney
Postcode
PO10 8DS
Parliamentary constituency
Chichester
Nearest railway station
Southbourne3.6 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Frequently 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.