The village of Billingshurst straddles the old Roman road of Stane Street that ran from Chichester to London, now part of the A29, although the modern road by-passes the village to the west. There is no direct evidence that there was a Roman settlement in the area although there some Roman bricks in the walls of St.Mary`s church. In the 16th - 17th centuries Billingshurst was on the edge of the Sussex Glass making industry, there was a glass furnace at Wanborough Green three miles to the west. There are some fine old houses in the village several with Horsham stone "slab" roofs; St.Mary`s church has a 13th century west tower the church was largely re-built in the 15th century when a broach style spire was added, the Nave has a 15th century wagon roof with a pattern of square panels and carved bosses at the intersections. The Unitarian church in the High Street was built in 1754, making it one of the oldest chapels still in use; the clock was made by Inkpen of Horsham in 1756. Prior to the opening of the railway in 1859 there were several stage coaches stopping at Billingshurst including the Mail coach "Comet" which ran from Bognor to London. It stopped at the Kings Arms leaving for London at 11:45 every day except Sunday, the return trip left at 1 o`clock. Ye Olde Six Bells is a 16th century half-timber Inn with an overhang along the whole first floor. The River Arun and the Wey & Arun Canal (open in 1816) run just to the west of the village and near-by is the Limeburners Arms converted from a row of 16th century cottages. The 20th century has seen Billingshurst expand with a shopping centre and modern library but it still manages to retain that "coaching air" feel.
Attraction
Budget
Travelodge Billingshurst Five Oaks *book online*
Camping
Dentist
Doctor
Market
Pub and Bar
Blue Ship
Kings Head
Railway Inn
Ye Olde Six Bells
Restaurant
Blue Ship
Monsoon
Ye Olde Six Bells
School
Billingshurst Infant School
Weald School
Solicitor
Taxi
Abbey Private Hire Car
Cardinal Cars
Ivans Private Hire Car
Johnsons
Sports Clubs
Billingshurst LTC (Tennis)
Shops
Flower Box The
Books & Things
Burdfields Country Market
Acorn Galleries
Jeremy Wood Fine Art
Steepwood Farm
Plaistow Stores
Antiques
Activities
Wey & Arun Canal Trust Ltd(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Places to Stay near Billingshurst
Travelodge Billingshurst Five Oaks (1.30 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Brinsbury Campus (2.46 miles)
Brinsbury Campus is located on the outskirts of Pulborough situated in 250 hectares of rolling countryside. Brinsbury is ideally located Just 16 miles to Goodwood, 17 miles to Chichester and ... More
Orchard Mead (3.51 miles)
Random Hall Hotel (3.90 miles)
Chef Proprietor Nigel with his wife Cathy have run the business for 20 years, the majority of the time as a 3 star AA hotel. Now as a guest house ... More
Red Lyon Public House & Restaurant (4.05 miles)
Situated in the centre of picturesque Slinfold village, close to the cricket field and St.Peters Parish Church, the Red Lyon has been an Ale House since the 17th Century.We are ideally suited for ... More | visit website
Chequers Hotel (5.00 miles)
Chequers Hotel is a traditional small hotel on the edge of the South Downs in Pulborough. With extended breathtaking views over the Downs and Arun Wild Brooks, Chequers is the perfect place to enjoy an ... More | visit website
Roundabout Hotel (5.69 miles)
The Roundabout hotel is a get-away-from-it-all location in the heart of the West Sussex countryside. Elegance, peace and quiet, total comfort and personal service create a relaxed atmosphere with a hint ... More
Arundel Holt Court (5.71 miles)
Arundel Holt Court is a large family home set in the hills close to Petworth, Pulborough, Billingshurst, Fittleworth and Wisborough Green. We reckon we have one of the ... More | visit website
Abingworth Hall (5.85 miles)
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Abingworth Hall occupies a country estate that dates back some seven centuries and stands beside its own lake in seven acres of parkland within ... More
South Lodge Hotel (6.08 miles)
Built in 1883 as a family home South Lodge still exudes that feel. Amongst the 93 acres of parkland are 260 varieties of Rhododendrons, Camellias and Azaleas, which, when in bloom, present a magnificent sea of colour. Inside ... More | visit website
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