Guidebook for Thatchways' Nook
Local Pubs and Restaurants
A lovely country pub in Chidham which is a nice stop for a drink on a walk around the Chidham peninsula.
Phone: 01243 572477
Postcode: PO18 8SU
Website: http://www.theoldhouseathome.co.uk/
To walk:
It is a couple of miles and takes 40 minutes – gorgeous if the weather is fine. Turn right out of the Nook, turn left at the end of the road and cross over. Walk down School Lane and then along the footpath to the harbour. Turn left and follow the path round the shoreline taking the second left-hand public footpath into the fields. You will reach a road called Cot Lane – turn right and the Old House at Home is a few minutes’ walk on the right-hand side.
To drive:
Turn right out of the Nook and then left at the end of the road. After about a mile you will see a brown sign to the Old House at Home and the Barleycorn pub on the righthand side. Turn right and the Old House at Home is about a mile down the road on the right-hand side.
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The Old House at Home
Cot LaneA lovely country pub in Chidham which is a nice stop for a drink on a walk around the Chidham peninsula.
Phone: 01243 572477
Postcode: PO18 8SU
Website: http://www.theoldhouseathome.co.uk/
To walk:
It is a couple of miles and takes 40 minutes – gorgeous if the weather is fine. Turn right out of the Nook, turn left at the end of the road and cross over. Walk down School Lane and then along the footpath to the harbour. Turn left and follow the path round the shoreline taking the second left-hand public footpath into the fields. You will reach a road called Cot Lane – turn right and the Old House at Home is a few minutes’ walk on the right-hand side.
To drive:
Turn right out of the Nook and then left at the end of the road. After about a mile you will see a brown sign to the Old House at Home and the Barleycorn pub on the righthand side. Turn right and the Old House at Home is about a mile down the road on the right-hand side.
Delicious homemade lunches and cakes, traditional afternoon tea and cream teas. There is also a very pretty courtyard garden.
Phone: 01243 377373
Postcode: PO10 7AW
Website: https://driftwood-cafe.co.uk/
To walk:
Turn right out of the Nook, turn left at the end of the road and cross over. Walk down School Lane and then along the footpath to the harbour. Turn right and follow the footpath until you get to Prinsted. Don’t turn left towards Thornham marina following the footpath but walk straight on following Thornham Lane. Turn right at the next public footpath sign (it looks like you’re going up a drive to a house). Follow this path until you reach Thorney Road – turn right onto the road and then left into the carpark for the marina. Walk through the marina and past the Deck following the path across the water and round onto the main road. Turn left and then left onto the road into Emworth - Driftwood is on the right after the right hand bend in the road.
To drive:
Turn right out of the drive and right at the end of the road. After 2 miles turn left down Queen Street and follow the road round - Driftwood is on the right and there are car parking spaces outside it or you can park in South Street car park - PO10 7EG.
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Driftwood
44 High StDelicious homemade lunches and cakes, traditional afternoon tea and cream teas. There is also a very pretty courtyard garden.
Phone: 01243 377373
Postcode: PO10 7AW
Website: https://driftwood-cafe.co.uk/
To walk:
Turn right out of the Nook, turn left at the end of the road and cross over. Walk down School Lane and then along the footpath to the harbour. Turn right and follow the footpath until you get to Prinsted. Don’t turn left towards Thornham marina following the footpath but walk straight on following Thornham Lane. Turn right at the next public footpath sign (it looks like you’re going up a drive to a house). Follow this path until you reach Thorney Road – turn right onto the road and then left into the carpark for the marina. Walk through the marina and past the Deck following the path across the water and round onto the main road. Turn left and then left onto the road into Emworth - Driftwood is on the right after the right hand bend in the road.
To drive:
Turn right out of the drive and right at the end of the road. After 2 miles turn left down Queen Street and follow the road round - Driftwood is on the right and there are car parking spaces outside it or you can park in South Street car park - PO10 7EG.
A little further afield is a fantastic café / restaurant overlooking the water in Bracklesham Bay. It serves freshly prepared food and is great for brunch, fish and chips or a more sophisticated evening meal. (Open in the evenings Thurs - Sat.) There are wonderful views across to the Isle of Wight and great sunsets. The café looks simple but the food is absolutely delicious and it’s right on the beach! It’s a 25 minute drive.
Phone: 01243 670373
Postcode: PO20 8JH
Website: https://www.billysonthebeach.co.uk/
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Billy's on the Beach
Bracklesham LaneA little further afield is a fantastic café / restaurant overlooking the water in Bracklesham Bay. It serves freshly prepared food and is great for brunch, fish and chips or a more sophisticated evening meal. (Open in the evenings Thurs - Sat.) There are wonderful views across to the Isle of Wight and great sunsets. The café looks simple but the food is absolutely delicious and it’s right on the beach! It’s a 25 minute drive.
Phone: 01243 670373
Postcode: PO20 8JH
Website: https://www.billysonthebeach.co.uk/
Delicious food and a beautiful setting - particularly lovely in the summer outside in the garden or marquee. (20 minute drive)
Phone: 01243 811461
Postcode: PO18 0HU
Website: https://www.thefoxgoesfree.com/
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The Fox Goes Free
Charlton RoadDelicious food and a beautiful setting - particularly lovely in the summer outside in the garden or marquee. (20 minute drive)
Phone: 01243 811461
Postcode: PO18 0HU
Website: https://www.thefoxgoesfree.com/
A lovely tearoom which serves delicious breakfasts, lunch and teas. Everything is home made and the food is locally sourced. (15 minute drive)
Phone: 01243 819007
Postcode: PO18 9AA
Website: https://www.welliestearooms.co.uk/
Wellies Tearooms
West Stoke RoadA lovely tearoom which serves delicious breakfasts, lunch and teas. Everything is home made and the food is locally sourced. (15 minute drive)
Phone: 01243 819007
Postcode: PO18 9AA
Website: https://www.welliestearooms.co.uk/
A really pretty country pub which serves good quality traditional pub food. A fantastic place for lunch after walking up Kingley Vale! (10 minute drive)
Phone: 023 9263 1433
Postcode: PO18 9JQ
Website: hareandhoundspub.co.uk
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The Hare & Hounds
A really pretty country pub which serves good quality traditional pub food. A fantastic place for lunch after walking up Kingley Vale! (10 minute drive)
Phone: 023 9263 1433
Postcode: PO18 9JQ
Website: hareandhoundspub.co.uk
Delicious home made food - highly recommended for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon tea. This is a lovely place to stop after a walk through Stansted park or after a visit to Stansted House. (10 minute drive)
Phone: 023 9241 3432
Postcode: PO9 6DX
Website: paviliontearoom.co.uk
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The Pavilion Tearoom
Stansted CloseDelicious home made food - highly recommended for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon tea. This is a lovely place to stop after a walk through Stansted park or after a visit to Stansted House. (10 minute drive)
Phone: 023 9241 3432
Postcode: PO9 6DX
Website: paviliontearoom.co.uk
A lovely pub for a stop after a walk from Dell Quay. Stunning views, particularly at high tide, and beautiful sunsets. (15 minute drive)
Phone: 01243 781712
Postcode: PO20 7EE
Website: crownandanchorchichester.com
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Crown & Anchor
Dell Quay RoadA lovely pub for a stop after a walk from Dell Quay. Stunning views, particularly at high tide, and beautiful sunsets. (15 minute drive)
Phone: 01243 781712
Postcode: PO20 7EE
Website: crownandanchorchichester.com
A lovely restaurant in Chichester for a special treat with a beautiful garden for al fresco dining. (15 minute drive)
Phone: 01243 771444
Postcode: PO19 1LX
Website: purchasesrestaurant.co.uk
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Purchases Restaurant & Bar
31 North StA lovely restaurant in Chichester for a special treat with a beautiful garden for al fresco dining. (15 minute drive)
Phone: 01243 771444
Postcode: PO19 1LX
Website: purchasesrestaurant.co.uk
A lovely pub for a special occasion. Delicious food and a lovely atmosphere. (20 minute drive)
Phone: 01243 527434
Postcode: PO18 0AX
Website: https://www.royaloakeastlavant.co.uk/
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The Royal Oak
Oaklands LaneA lovely pub for a special occasion. Delicious food and a lovely atmosphere. (20 minute drive)
Phone: 01243 527434
Postcode: PO18 0AX
Website: https://www.royaloakeastlavant.co.uk/
West Ashling Vineyard has recently opened a restaurant. The food is delicious and the setting is stunning. Lunch and dinner are available Thursday - Saturday. (5 minute drive)
Phone: 01243 967702
Postcode: PO18 9DJ
Website: https://www.ashlingpark.co.uk/eat-with-us/
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Ashling Park Estate
West Ashling Vineyard has recently opened a restaurant. The food is delicious and the setting is stunning. Lunch and dinner are available Thursday - Saturday. (5 minute drive)
Phone: 01243 967702
Postcode: PO18 9DJ
Website: https://www.ashlingpark.co.uk/eat-with-us/
Parks & Nature
This is a gorgeous park and garden. The kitchen garden has been restored beautifully and there are 13 Victorian glasshouses. There's also a sunken garden, pergola, spring gardens and an arboretum. There's a nice cafe for refreshments. (20 minute drive)
Postcode: PO18 0RX
Website: https://www.westdean.org.uk/gardens
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West Dean Gardens
This is a gorgeous park and garden. The kitchen garden has been restored beautifully and there are 13 Victorian glasshouses. There's also a sunken garden, pergola, spring gardens and an arboretum. There's a nice cafe for refreshments. (20 minute drive)
Postcode: PO18 0RX
Website: https://www.westdean.org.uk/gardens
Chidham peninsula is wonderful for bird watching and beautiful views across Chichester harbour. To join the walk at the starting point - turn right out of the Nook and walk down to the A259, turn left and cross over the road to go down School Lane (which meets Farm Lane) and go straight on following the footpath which leads to the coast. Turn left and the first public footpath sign you come to is point 7 on the following walking map:
https://www.conservancy.co.uk/assets/files/cms_item/59/d-Chidham_Circular_self_guided_walk_(002)-ugnl4P4TKH.pdf
Make sure to check the tide times before you leave as one section of the route is inaccessible at high tide!!
Chidham
Chidham peninsula is wonderful for bird watching and beautiful views across Chichester harbour. To join the walk at the starting point - turn right out of the Nook and walk down to the A259, turn left and cross over the road to go down School Lane (which meets Farm Lane) and go straight on following the footpath which leads to the coast. Turn left and the first public footpath sign you come to is point 7 on the following walking map:
https://www.conservancy.co.uk/assets/files/cms_item/59/d-Chidham_Circular_self_guided_walk_(002)-ugnl4P4TKH.pdf
Make sure to check the tide times before you leave as one section of the route is inaccessible at high tide!!
The Centurion Way goes from Chichester to West Dean - fantastic to walk or cycle:
http://www2.westsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/prow/pdfs/centurion_way_2017.pdf
Centurion Way
Centurion WayThe Centurion Way goes from Chichester to West Dean - fantastic to walk or cycle:
http://www2.westsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/prow/pdfs/centurion_way_2017.pdf
A fantastic cycle ride from Chichester to West Wittering. Please see the details here:
https://www.thegreatsussexway.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/d-salternsway_2012-5cwlvMk2RH-2.pdf
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Salterns Way
Salterns WayA fantastic cycle ride from Chichester to West Wittering. Please see the details here:
https://www.thegreatsussexway.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/d-salternsway_2012-5cwlvMk2RH-2.pdf
A beautiful contemporary 4 acre country garden. Booking is required before you visit.
Phone: 01243 278950
Website: https://www.denmans.org/
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Denmans Garden
Denmans LaneA beautiful contemporary 4 acre country garden. Booking is required before you visit.
Phone: 01243 278950
Website: https://www.denmans.org/
A National Nature reserve with an ancient forest and bronze age burial grounds (the Devil's Humps). The walk is up a steep hill but at the top you're rewarded with magnificent views across the Downs in one direction and across Chichester harbour in the other direction. (10 minute drive.)
The following information leaflet provides the history of the reserve and the walking routes:
https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Kingley-Vale-Hidden-Trail-Final-web-version.pdf
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Kingley Vale
A National Nature reserve with an ancient forest and bronze age burial grounds (the Devil's Humps). The walk is up a steep hill but at the top you're rewarded with magnificent views across the Downs in one direction and across Chichester harbour in the other direction. (10 minute drive.)
The following information leaflet provides the history of the reserve and the walking routes:
https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Kingley-Vale-Hidden-Trail-Final-web-version.pdf
Arts and Culture
Chichester theatre has a great programme with many of its shows and plays going on to the West End.
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Chichester Festival Theatre
Oaklands WayChichester theatre has a great programme with many of its shows and plays going on to the West End.
A collection and exhibitions of British Modern Art in the centre of Chichester.
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Pallant House Gallery
9 N PallantA collection and exhibitions of British Modern Art in the centre of Chichester.
A beautiful Edwardian mansion with tours of the state rooms and extensive servants' quarters. Lovely to combine with a walk in the park and lunch at the Pavilion Tearooms.
Website: https://www.stanstedpark.co.uk/stansted-house
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Stansted House
A beautiful Edwardian mansion with tours of the state rooms and extensive servants' quarters. Lovely to combine with a walk in the park and lunch at the Pavilion Tearooms.
Website: https://www.stanstedpark.co.uk/stansted-house
The Novium museum is Chichester's local history museum and tells the story of the district over the past 500,000 years.
Website: https://www.thenovium.org/home
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The Novium Museum
1 Tower StThe Novium museum is Chichester's local history museum and tells the story of the district over the past 500,000 years.
Website: https://www.thenovium.org/home
The castle was built in the 11th Century and has a rich history. The gardens are stunning - quirky and unconventional!
Website: https://www.arundelcastle.org/
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Arundel Castle
The castle was built in the 11th Century and has a rich history. The gardens are stunning - quirky and unconventional!
Website: https://www.arundelcastle.org/
Essentials
A well stocked Co-op, 5 minutes drive from Thatchways' Nook.
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The Co-operative Food
261 Main RdA well stocked Co-op, 5 minutes drive from Thatchways' Nook.
Southbourne Farm Shop
Main RoadFresh local produce and freshly baked bread.
Sightseeing
Unique architecture and a fascinating history. There are also exhibitions and concerts.
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Chichester Cathedral
Unique architecture and a fascinating history. There are also exhibitions and concerts.
This is an excellent day out if you enjoy history. HMS Victory is fascinating and there are brilliant museums to explore too.
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Puerto histórico de Portsmouth
This is an excellent day out if you enjoy history. HMS Victory is fascinating and there are brilliant museums to explore too.
Visiting Tinwood Estate for one of their vineyard tours is a real treat. The wines are delicious and you can order a cheeseboard to go with the tasting.
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Tinwood Estate
Tinwood LaneVisiting Tinwood Estate for one of their vineyard tours is a real treat. The wines are delicious and you can order a cheeseboard to go with the tasting.
Arundel's Wetland Centre has boat safaris and wonderful walks through different habitats.
Website: https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/arundel/
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WWT Arundel
Mill RoadArundel's Wetland Centre has boat safaris and wonderful walks through different habitats.
Website: https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/arundel/
A beautiful coastal nature reserve which is wonderful for bird watching.
This leaflet provides some information on the walking routes and what to look out for:
https://ww2.rspb.org.uk/Images/Pagham-Harbour-Map_tcm9-432742.pdf
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RSPB Pagham Harbour LNR
Selsey RoadA beautiful coastal nature reserve which is wonderful for bird watching.
This leaflet provides some information on the walking routes and what to look out for:
https://ww2.rspb.org.uk/Images/Pagham-Harbour-Map_tcm9-432742.pdf
Vineyard and wine tasting tours in a beautiful setting. Also a lovely restaurant for lunch / dinner from Thursday - Saturday (see my recommendation in places to eat.) (5 minute drive)
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Ashling Park Estate
Vineyard and wine tasting tours in a beautiful setting. Also a lovely restaurant for lunch / dinner from Thursday - Saturday (see my recommendation in places to eat.) (5 minute drive)
On the water
Half and full day fishing charters and harbour and wildlife / bird watching tours.
Website: https://somethingfishyfishingcharters.co.uk/
There's also Chichester Harbour Water Tours which offer seal watching trips:
https://chichesterharbourwatertours.co.uk/
Something Fishy Fishing Charters
12 The ParadeHalf and full day fishing charters and harbour and wildlife / bird watching tours.
Website: https://somethingfishyfishingcharters.co.uk/
There's also Chichester Harbour Water Tours which offer seal watching trips:
https://chichesterharbourwatertours.co.uk/
2XS do windsurfing, surfing and kite surfing lessons from West Wittering beach. You can also hire body boards, paddle boards, surf boards and windsurfers from them.
Website: https://www.2xs.co.uk/
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2XS Ltd
2XS do windsurfing, surfing and kite surfing lessons from West Wittering beach. You can also hire body boards, paddle boards, surf boards and windsurfers from them.
Website: https://www.2xs.co.uk/
A lovely hour and fifteen minute boat trip along the Chichester canal. There are also fish and chip and afternoon tea cruises!
Website: https://chichestercanal.org.uk/
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Chichester Canal
A lovely hour and fifteen minute boat trip along the Chichester canal. There are also fish and chip and afternoon tea cruises!
Website: https://chichestercanal.org.uk/
Chichester Harbour Conservancy run boat trips on a solar powered boat from Itchenor (and Emsworth in the summer). You can either do a harbour tour or a bird or seal watching trip.
Website: https://www.conservancy.co.uk/page/solar-heritage
You can also do a trip on a 125 year old restored traditional sailing boat used for oyster catching from Emsworth. Life jackets are provided.
Website: https://oysterboatterror.org.uk/
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Chichester Harbour Conservancy
The StreetChichester Harbour Conservancy run boat trips on a solar powered boat from Itchenor (and Emsworth in the summer). You can either do a harbour tour or a bird or seal watching trip.
Website: https://www.conservancy.co.uk/page/solar-heritage
You can also do a trip on a 125 year old restored traditional sailing boat used for oyster catching from Emsworth. Life jackets are provided.
Website: https://oysterboatterror.org.uk/
Beaches
West Wittering beach is stunning! It is sandy and wonderful for walks in the winter and beach days in the summer. In the summer months it gets very busy and you need to book your parking before your visit using the Just Park app. It's also worth setting out early as the traffic can get really bad, particularly on sunny weekends in July and August. (25 minute drive when the roads are clear)
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Playa de West Wittering
Pound RoadWest Wittering beach is stunning! It is sandy and wonderful for walks in the winter and beach days in the summer. In the summer months it gets very busy and you need to book your parking before your visit using the Just Park app. It's also worth setting out early as the traffic can get really bad, particularly on sunny weekends in July and August. (25 minute drive when the roads are clear)
There are some lovely beaches on Hayling Island - most are pebbly but at low tide, West Beach is sandy. The beach is sheltered by the West Winner sand bank, a spit that extends a mile out to sea and can be explored on foot at low tide. (25 minute drive) You can park either at West Beach car park or at Ferry Lane car park.
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Hayling Island kitesurf beach
There are some lovely beaches on Hayling Island - most are pebbly but at low tide, West Beach is sandy. The beach is sheltered by the West Winner sand bank, a spit that extends a mile out to sea and can be explored on foot at low tide. (25 minute drive) You can park either at West Beach car park or at Ferry Lane car park.
Bracklesham bay is lovely for a walk and on windy days to watch the kite surfers. It's a pebbly beach but sandy at low tide. (25 minute drive)
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Bracklesham Bay
Bracklesham bay is lovely for a walk and on windy days to watch the kite surfers. It's a pebbly beach but sandy at low tide. (25 minute drive)
East Wittering beach is a good alternative to West Wittering as the parking is easier and cheaper! You can walk along the beach to West Wittering very easily too!
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East Wittering Beach
East Wittering beach is a good alternative to West Wittering as the parking is easier and cheaper! You can walk along the beach to West Wittering very easily too!