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Bosham
Bosham is a half-day stop for its Saxon church, tidal harbour and pub lunch, not a base. Combine with Chichester or Emsworth.
Bosham is a historic village on Chichester Harbour with a Saxon church mentioned in the Bayeux Tapestry. It has a tidal harbour, two pubs and a short walk along the water. Most visitors spend 2–4 hours here as part of a West Sussex coast day trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, cold wind off the harbour)
- Airports
- LGW · SOU
- Nights
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Not a trip line yet
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- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
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- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bosham999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bosham, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyBosham is very safe.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police / fire / ambulance · 111 NHS non-urgent · 101 police non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLGW London Gatwick (About 1 h 15 min by car or train via Barnham and Chichester).
- Getting aroundBosham is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and cake£5–8 (≈ US$7–11)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Chichester (single)£3–5 (≈ US$4–7) (check)
- Budget bedCar park (2–4 hours), a night, per person£3 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedCar park (2–4 hours), a night, per person£5 (≈ US$7)
- High-end bedCar park (2–4 hours), a night, per person£8 (≈ US$11)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £30 (≈ US$40) · Mid £50 (≈ US$70) · High £80 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LGW London Gatwick (About 1 h 15 min by car or train via Barnham and Chichester) · SOU Southampton (About 1 h by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bosham: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bosham is walkable. The nearest railway station is Bosham (Southern, from Chichester to Portsmouth) about 1 km from the harbour. Buses run between Chichester and Emsworth via Bosham. A car is easiest for the wider area.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Bus 700 or train from Bosham station, about 15 min
Cathedral, Roman palace museum and shops.
Emsworth
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Bus 700 or train, about 10 min
Harbour walks, oyster festival in August.
Door to door: About 1 h
Train via Barnham, about 40 min
Castle, cathedral and wetlands centre.
Portsmouth
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Train from Bosham, about 30 min
Historic dockyard, Spinnaker Tower.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bosham village
A few B&Bs and self-catering cottages; book ahead in summer.
Chichester
5 miles east, more hotels and restaurants; easy bus or taxi connection.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £30–50 (≈ US$40–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- £50–80 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- High
- £80 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pub lunch (main + drink)2 × 1 night × £20 | £40 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £50 | £100 |
| Trip total≈ £70 per person per day, bed included | £140≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate in pounds; day-trip costs only.
Prices of common things
| Pub lunch (main + drink) | £15–30 (≈ US$20–40) |
| Coffee and cake | £5–8 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Bus from Chichester (single) | £3–5 (≈ US$4–7) (check) |
| Train from Chichester to Bosham (single) | £4–6 (≈ US$6–8) (check) |
| Parking at Bosham Walk (2–4 h) | £3–8 (≈ US$4–11) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The harbour is tidal: the causeway to the church floods at high tide; check tide times before crossing.
- Parking is limited in the village; use the car park at Bosham Walk (Anchor Lane).
- Pubs can be busy on summer weekends; book a table for lunch.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 999
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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- Police / Fire / Ambulance999
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chichester → Bosham by bus: about £3–5 (≈ US$4–7), 15 min (check)
- Chichester → Bosham by train: about £4–6 (≈ US$6–8), 5 min (check)
- Taxi Chichester → Bosham: £12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
Say or show
- Hello — Hello
- Thank you — Thank you
- One pint of bitter, please — One pint of bitter, please
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
English is spoken; no local phrases needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bosham. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, cold wind off the harbour) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Holy Trinity Church, Bosham Harbour and the two pubs with opening hours and tide tables.
- Walking route from the station to the harbour with tide warnings.
- Parking and public toilet locations.
Sources
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