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The Local Area
Richmond Field sits in West Ashling, between the South Downs and Chichester Harbour. Goodwood Estate and the Festival Theatre are ten minutes in one direction, West Wittering Beach twenty-five in the other — with vineyard tours, harbour walks, and ancient yew forest all within easy reach.
Ashling Park Vineyard
5 min driveRight on the doorstep — Ashling Park Estate is one of West Sussex's finest wineries, producing award-winning sparkling and still wines from the Sussex chalk. The estate runs vineyard tours and tastings throughout the season, and the setting is beautiful. Well worth a half day.
- Vineyard tours
- Wine tastings
- Award-winning sparkling wine
- Estate walks
Goodwood Estate
10 min driveOne of the great English estates, and only ten minutes up the road. The Festival of Speed in July and the Revival in September are both spectacular — Richmond Field books up fast around these dates. But there's racing, golf, and things happening at Goodwood throughout the year.
- Festival of Speed — July
- Goodwood Revival — September
- Goodwood Racecourse
- Goodwoof dog festival
Chichester Festival Theatre
10 min driveOne of England's most respected regional theatres, producing work that regularly transfers to the West End and Broadway. The main house and the smaller Minerva Theatre usually have something worth seeing. It's the kind of place you can often get last-minute tickets for evening performances.
- Main house & Minerva Theatre
- Summer festival season
- Year-round programme
- Pre-theatre dining in Chichester
South Downs National Park
On your doorstepThe Downs start right outside the village. Kingley Vale, less than 20 minutes on foot, is one of Europe's finest ancient yew forests. The ridge above Stoughton gives views all the way to the Isle of Wight on a clear day. The Monarch's Way long-distance footpath passes through the valley.
- Kingley Vale yew forest
- Stoughton ridge walk
- Monarch's Way footpath
- Cycling routes
West Wittering Beach
25 min driveA proper sandy beach with dunes, clear water, and views across Chichester Harbour to Hayling Island. Beloved by families, sailors, and kitesurfers. It gets busy in summer but is manageable if you arrive early. East Head, the sand spit at the far end, is worth the walk.
- Sandy beach & dunes
- East Head sand spit
- Kitesurfing & sailing
- Blue Flag beach
Bosham & Chichester Harbour
5 min driveOne of the most photographed villages in the South of England, and for good reason. Bosham is a working tidal harbour with a Saxon church (in the Bayeux Tapestry), colourful sailing boats, and waterside pubs. The Anchor Bleu is good for lunch. If you're walking, the coastal path runs east towards Chichester.
- Saxon church
- Tidal harbour & sailing
- Coastal path walks
- The Anchor Bleu pub
Eat & drink
Local pubs & restaurants
The Richmond Arms
2 min walkThe village pub in West Ashling. Good food, good beer, proper pub atmosphere. One of those places that makes you glad you chose a cottage over a hotel.
The Horse & Groom
15 min walkEast Ashling's village pub, with a lovely garden and seasonal menu. A pleasant walk through the lanes from the huts.
The Anchor Bleu
5 min driveRight on the water in Bosham. Arrive at low tide and watch your car, but worth the visit for the setting and the food.
The Bull's Head, Fishbourne
10 min driveA solid local pub with a good menu and a friendly welcome. Popular with the Chichester crowd.
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