West Sussex village of Bosham recommended as weekend getaway

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 05:01 · Archive

Bosham, a West Sussex seaside village, is two hours from Hertfordshire and described as picturesque.

Bosham is a West Sussex seaside village located just over two hours from Hertfordshire, reachable either by driving via the A3 or by train from Portsmouth Harbour. The village, pronounced 'Bozzum', has been described as 'ridiculously beautiful' and sits on one of the inlets of Chichester Harbour with views out to sea.

The village has significant historical connections. It was once inhabited by the Romans and was the sixth most important town in Sussex in the 8th century. According to local accounts, it hosted the Danish King Canute, who famously commanded the waves to go back whilst seated on a chair surrounded by his courtiers. King Canute's eight-year-old daughter is buried in Bosham Church in a Saxon coffin, having drowned in the Brook Stream.

Today Bosham is a popular destination for visitors seeking picturesque scenery. The village is home to a sailing centre and Chichester Harbour has become a sanctuary for migrating wildfowl, including shellduck, wigeon, Brent geese and various waders.

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• The 'ridiculously beautiful' seaside village just two hours from HertfordshireIn need of a weekend getaway? Bosham is just two hours from Hertfordshire and has been described as "ridiculously beautiful".The Comet · 26 Oct, 04:00
• The 'ridiculously beautiful' seaside village just two hours from HertfordshireIn need of a weekend getaway? Bosham is just two hours from Hertfordshire and has been described as "ridiculously beautiful".Herts Advertiser · 26 Oct, 04:00

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