Welcome to Funtington

Funtington is a small village located in the district of Chichester, West Sussex. The village is situated on the A259 road, which connects Chichester to Havant. Funtington is a picturesque village with a rich history and a strong sense of community. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Funtington is the St Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive bell tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Funtington is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village shop is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a range of locally sourced produce and other essentials. The pub, The Fox Goes Free, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of local ales and pub food. The post office is a vital service for the local community, providing a range of postal services and other essential services. Overall, Funtington is a charming village with a strong sense of community and a rich history.

Local Schools

School	Details
Funtington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Hoebee	Heather Close West Ashling Chichester West Sussex PO18 8DR 01243575675 School Website
Oakwood School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Bradbury	Oakwood Chichester West Sussex PO18 9AN 1243575209 School Website
Chidham Parochial Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Kim Thornton	Chidham Lane Chidham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8TH 01243572380 School Website
Southbourne Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Whiffin	New Road Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8JX 01243372727 School Website
Southbourne Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Gasser	New Road Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8JX 01243375878 School Website
Bourne Community College Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Yvonne Watkins	Park Road Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8PJ 01243375691 School Website
Bosham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacquelyn Wattam	Walton Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8QF 01243572375 School Website
Westbourne Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Sibley	River Street Westbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8TG 01243372726 School Website
Fishbourne C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Naomi Day	Roman Way Fishbourne Chichester West Sussex PO19 3QS 01243785974 School Website
Lavant C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adrian King	West Stoke Road Lavant Chichester West Sussex PO18 0BW 01243527382 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Nutbourne Broad Road, Nutbourne, West Sussex, PO18 8SH 1.84 Miles

Bosham Station Road, Bosham, West Sussex, PO18 8NG 2.00 Miles

Southbourne Stein Road, Southbourne, Hampshire, PO10 8LE 2.40 Miles

Fishbourne Salthill Road, Fishbourne, West Sussex, PO19 3QH 2.99 Miles

Emsworth North Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7PN 3.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pegasus Cars Of Sussex 0800 731 1190 Rookmore Farm, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8UD 0.88 Miles
B Line Taxis 07949 015116 Brooks Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8JT 2.15 Miles
Pegasus Cars 01243 573662 2 Brooks La, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8LA 2.21 Miles
Solmar Airport Cars 01243 377344 Office 1 Suite C Nutbourne Bus Centre/Main Rd, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8RL 2.27 Miles
M S Cars 01243 389916 23 Manor Gdns, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8PA 2.66 Miles
Ryan James Chauffeurs 07920 146405 Conifers, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8ST 2.80 Miles
D H Private Hire 01243 789578 1 Heron Close, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0DR 3.30 Miles
Travelresponders Ltd 07941 744359 Queen Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7BT 3.51 Miles
Taxi 1 To 8 Seats 01243 370770 14 Greville Green, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7TH 3.51 Miles
Emsworth Cars 01243 378533 4 Seagull Lane, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7QH 3.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Funtington Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Noddy Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Ashling Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hambrook Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Ashling Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Racton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hambrook Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ratham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walderton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Stoke Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodmancote Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cutmill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoughton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barleycorn Pub Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arnold Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Bosham Surgery 01243 782266	Unit 4 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF
Southbourne Surgery 01243 388740	Southbourne Surgery 337 Main Road Southbourne Hampshire PO10 8JH
Dr Tibbs & Partners 0844 4778723	The George & Dragon Surgery The Square Westbourne Emsworth Hampshire PO10 8UE
Emsworth Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	North Street House 6 North Street Emsworth PO10 7DD
Emsworth Surgery 01243 378812	Emsworth Surgery 6 North Street Emsworth Hampshire PO10 7DD

Local Stores

Bosham - Station Road
4 Station Road
Bosham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 8NG
01243 572155
Store Website
2.00 miles

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SPAR Worldham Road
1 Worldham Road
Havant
PO9 5LL
02392 455430
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

South Downs Veterinary Consultancy
1 Kings Meadow Hambrook Chichester West Sussex PO18 8YA 077661 23105 Website 1.46 miles
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Priors Leaze Veterinary Centre
Priors Leaze Lane Nutbourne Chichester West Sussex PO18 8RH 01243 376 000 priorsleazevets@hotmail.com Website 2.01 miles
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Alphapet Management Services Ltd T/A Alphapet Veterinary Clinics
Oldwick Farm West Stoke Road Lavant Chichester West Sussex PO18 9AA 01243 528899 info@alphapet247.vet Website 2.64 miles
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Mrs Darling'S Veterinary Surgery
254 Main Road Southbourne Emsworth Hampshire PO10 8JJ 01243 379955 mrsdarlingvet@btconnect.com Website 2.72 miles

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Pet Doctors Chichester
Pet Doctors Veterinary Clinics 3 Parklands Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 3DP 01243 782880 chichester@petdoctors.co.uk Website 3.95 miles
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Downland Veterinary Group
71 Havant Road Emsworth Hampshire PO10 7NZ 01243 377 141 partners@downlandvets.co.uk Website 4.08 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Chidham
This 3.5Km Walk Starts And Finishes At The The Layby At The Entrance To Harbour Way Or In The Cobnor Farm Amenity Car Park . It Follows The Shoreline With Stunning Views Of Bosham, Before Cutting Inland To Give A Gentle Walk Through The Village. 1 Chidham Ln Chidham Chichester PO18 8TF 2.64 miles

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Chidham Chichester Harbour
This Is The 5 Mile Complete Circuit Of The Chidham Peninsula. It Is Important To Be Aware Of The Tides As The South Western Corner Of The Route Floods At Spring High Tides. There Is A 3 Mile Version Of This Walk To The Less Fit. This Walk Is Flat With A Stretch Along The Stony Foreshore. Paths Are Well Marked. The Route Begins With A Stretch Across Flat, Norfolk Like Fields To Reach The Western Shore. It Cuts A Little Inland (Although We Continued On The Uneven Shore At Low Tide) Along A Straight Dyke. Chidham Ln Chichester Lancashire PO18 8TD 2.97 miles

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Stansted Forest
Broad Walk 3.17 miles From Comley Hill / B2148 Horndean Road Take Emsworth Common Road, Take The Second Left On To Forestside, Car Park Is Between North Coopers Wood And South Coopers Wood

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Thorney Island Shoreline Walk
6.8 Miles Around The Shoreline Of The Army Base With Stunning Views Of Chichester Harbour. The Route Is Rural With Mostly Off Lead Dog Walking Opportunities And Plenty Of Deserted Shoreline. 5 Thornham Ln Emsworth Lancashire PO10 8DD 3.47 miles There Is Parking Space At The Junction With Thornham Road. Cross Over The Road And Take The Footpath.

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Brook Meadow Walk Emsworth
A259 Lancashire 3.48 miles The Walk Starts In The Far End Of The Car Park

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The Trundle
Hilly Walk Up To The Top Of The Trundle (A Medieval Fort) Where You Can See For Miles Around. It Is All Pathed, Some In Forest And Some By Fields And Open Grassland. Usually Very Windy When You Approach The Top! Popular With Many Dog Walkers. Parking In The Local Roads And Then Walk Over The Bridge To Begin The Walk. Church Ln Chichester Lancashire PO18 0QY 4.33 miles

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