Bosham Quay — Attraction in Chichester

You visit most seaside resorts and your senses are overloaded by bright lights, candy floss and an ever increasing razzamatazz of noise. You visit Bosham and you’re given old fashioned 'Peace & Quiet’. No more no less! It’s refreshing and it’s beautiful. The village sits on an inlet of Chichester Harbour where the sea slowly invades the local streets during a spring high tide and if you happen to be enjoying lunch in The Anchor Blue pub when that happens you’ll be distracted by the odd splash of water coming from under the floor boards. It’s both whacky and charming in equal measure and nothing to feel alarmed about . . . . . this village is a special place and your feet will remain dry. I’ve spent long weekends there over many years staying in the wonderful Millstream Hotel where you’ll be taken care of far beyond your expectations with a level of comfort that will meet your every need. It’s a hotel that I describe not as showy but instead one full of quality and a rare English style and elegance. It fits into the village in a way that's absolutely perfect.

Meandering through the narrow streets takes you on a journey through history that stretches back long before the clash of 1066. It has connections with Emperor Vespasian whom it is thought maintained a Roman Villa there during the time that he was Consulate in Britannia. Bosham has connections to King Canute and his attempt to push back the incoming tide one summer’s afternoon and the Bayeaux Tapestry makes reference to King Harold and Edward the Confessor meeting in Bosham in 1064 on Harold’s way to meet with William of Normandy to discuss who would follow Edward as Monarch after Edward’s death. It’s been part of a glorious past and lives life now in a glorious present.

Overall it’s a location where ‘pushing back’ is the order of the day to spend time doing very little but stroll, take in the sea air and admire the views. For me Bosham is a place that’s made for relaxation and quiet contemplation and each time I leave I know...

Bosham Quay is my favourite place to visit in the UK in the summer. It is beautiful and has its own unique charm. When you enter the village, you see the stunning gardens and houses, some having wisteria and radiant roses twinning around their exteriors, establishing the beauty you are about to witness. Then, when you park up and walk into the village from the car park and begin your journey onto the Quay, you are greeted by the fragrant honeysuckle and the scent of coastal air, acting as a change of environment and transporting you to the wonder of summer. As you are embarking around the Quay, you see the amazing architecture of the holiday houses overlooking the Quay with the carefully arranged foliage and plants adding charm to the property and the atmosphere of Bosham. When you get to a decent distance, you can observe the sun glistening on the water, highlighting the features of the village such as the Church and the surrounding buildings. When you return to that area, you have the options of all sorts of food or drink waiting for you such as ice cream, regular refreshments, sandwiches and even pizza, offered by a few cafes in the area. Then, when it is time to leave you get to see the gardens you saw before but only in more detail, reminding you of what you have just witnessed. Therefore, this is why I adore Bosham, it has a majestic and tranquil charm, could not...

Bosham , one of the prettiest villages on the south coast. Further upstream from Chichester Harbour with a vibrant but relaxed atmosphere. Bosham gets quite busy in summer, but it’s not too crowded. Great for the family and individuals seeking escape yet not hundreds of miles away

The lovely and ancient church, although not from William the Conquers time, it said that people have worshipped there since then, as well being depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry. Bosham, of course, has long been associated with the story of King Cnut and the incoming tide. It is thought that a skeleton found in the church in 1865 during renovation work is that of Cnut's daughter Gunhilda of Denmark who is supposed to have drowned in Bosham Mill Stream.

Bosham Walk is an arcade with plenty to interest the whole family with Arts and Crafts, Coffee shops and Restaurants, and rather lovely Ice creams. The local pubs like the Blue anchor are always worth a visit too.

The road close to the harbour floods at most high tides - So be careful where you park. Bosham is a popular place for...