Welcome to West Stoke

West Stoke is a small village located in the county of West Sussex, England. It is situated on the southern slopes of the South Downs, overlooking the River Lavant. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Andrew's Church and the 16th-century West Stoke House.

West Stoke is a peaceful and tranquil village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a small primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The Fox Goes Free, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop and a pottery studio. The village is well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

West Stoke is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The South Downs Way, a long-distance footpath that runs from Winchester to Eastbourne, passes through the village. The area is also popular with cyclists, with a number of scenic routes to explore. The nearby Goodwood Estate is home to a range of sporting events, including horse racing, motor racing, and golf. Overall, West Stoke is a charming and picturesque village, with plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 3.6°C

Wind: 13.4 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Oakwood School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Bradbury	Oakwood Chichester West Sussex PO18 9AN 1243575209 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
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
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
Jessie Younghusband Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Luke Hanna	Woodlands Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 5PA 01243782192 School Website
St Anthonys School Community Special School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Miss Helen Ball	Woodlands Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 5PA 01243785965 School Website
Bishop Luffa School Chichester Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Austen Hindman	Bishop Luffa Close Chichester West Sussex PO19 3LT 01243787741 School Website
Fordwater School Chichester Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sophie Clarke	Summersdale Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PP 01243782475 School Website
Parklands Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Alesa Henham Scott	Durnford Close Chichester West Sussex PO19 3AG 01243788630 School Website
St. Joseph's Infant School Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Headteacher Lisa Hardy	Orchard Gardens Chichester West Sussex PO19 1DG 1243782818 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Fishbourne Salthill Road, Fishbourne, West Sussex, PO19 3QH 2.07 Miles

Bosham Station Road, Bosham, West Sussex, PO18 8NG 2.29 Miles

Chichester Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8DL 2.93 Miles

Nutbourne Broad Road, Nutbourne, West Sussex, PO18 8SH 3.33 Miles

Southbourne Stein Road, Southbourne, Hampshire, PO10 8LE 4.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
D H Private Hire 01243 789578 1 Heron Close, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0DR 1.33 Miles
Allan Doyle Airport Cars 01243 538886 26 Hunters Way, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 5RB 1.57 Miles
Chichester Motorhome Hire 01243 787003 Mistral, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 5QA 1.80 Miles
B Line Taxis 07949 015116 Brooks Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8JT 2.28 Miles
Pegasus Cars 01243 573662 2 Brooks La, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8LA 2.33 Miles
Pegasus Cars Of Sussex 0800 731 1190 Rookmore Farm, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8UD 2.60 Miles
Gatwick Airport Consultative Committee 01243 752703 County Hall/West St, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1RQ 2.61 Miles
Rm Chauffeur Services 07900 606409 12 Terminus Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8TX 2.76 Miles
Allied Taxis 01243 203040 65 Bradshaw Rd, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6TN 2.78 Miles
Dunnaways Taxis 01243 782403 3 Little London, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1PH 2.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Stoke Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Ashling Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lavant Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Broyle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Funtington Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yarbrook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Nicholas Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langford Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hayes Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Ashling Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worcester Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackboy Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Lavant Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ratham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lavant Road Surgery 01243 527264	Lavant Road Surgery 8 Lavant Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 5RH
Parklands Surgery 01243 782819	The Parklands Surgery 4 Parklands Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 3DT
The Bosham Surgery 01243 782266	Unit 4 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF
Langley House Surgery 01243 782266	Langley House 27 West Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1RW
Western Sussex Bcsc	Spitalfield Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6SE

Local Stores

Chichester - Lavant Road
Lavant Road
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 5RD
01243 539914
Store Website
1.53 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Tangmere
SPAR
Arundel Road
Chichester
PO18 0DU
01243 533310
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 0.75 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 2.49 miles
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Arun Veterinary Group Ltd
Lion House St Pancras Chichester West Sussex PO19 7GE Website 2.94 miles

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Downland Veterinary Group
Stirling Lodge Clinic 2 Stirling Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 7DJ 01243 786101 chi@downlandvets.co.uk Website 3.02 miles
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South Downs Veterinary Consultancy
1 Kings Meadow Hambrook Chichester West Sussex PO18 8YA 077661 23105 Website 3.14 miles
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Companion Care (Chichester) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Portfield Way Chichester Sussex PO19 7YH 01243 785 348 chichester@companioncare.co.uk Website 3.21 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.89 miles

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Goodwood
Some Absolutely Spectacular Views Over The South Downs. There Are A Couple Of Car Parks Dotted Around. This One You Can Walk Up The Hill And Then Either Just Walk Round The Chalk Path At The Top Taking In The Views, Or There Is A Public Bridleway Going Down One Side Of The Hill That Leads You Through Huge Open Farmers Fields Or Another Chalk Path. Knight'S Hill Lancashire 3.40 miles

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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 3.58 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 3.85 miles

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Stansted Forest
Broad Walk 5.13 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 5.25 miles There Is Parking Space At The Junction With Thornham Road. Cross Over The Road And Take The Footpath.

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Weather Forecast

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