Midhurst

West Sussex

Type:Town

West Sussex, GU29 9NL
Midhurst

About

The famous ruins at Cowdray opened to the public again in 2007 after an extensive refurbishment. This Tudor house (which rivalled Hampton Court), was mostly destroyed by fire in the 1790s, and has been a picturesque ruin ever since. Also in the town are the remains of a Norman fortification on St Ann's Hill. Cowdray Park is the home of Polo, with matches taking place all summer, including the prestigious Gold Cup. HG Wells was apprenticed to a chemist in the town, and attended the Grammar School, returning later to teach there. Midhurst is the setting of many of his books.

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What's Nearby

  1. South Downs National Park


    The South Downs, now a newly designated National Park are easily accessible from…

    1.22 miles away
  2. Petworth House & Park

    The beauty and drama of this 17th century palace inspired the artist JMW Turner time and…

    5.52 miles away
  3. Weald & Downland Living Museum

    The Weald & Downland Living Museum is a hidden gem in the South East, quintessentially…

    5.71 miles away
  1. West Dean College

    West Dean College of Arts and Conservation is an internationally recognised centre of…

    5.81 miles away
  2. West Dean Gardens

    Creatively inspired by its rich heritage and South Downs setting, West Dean Gardens is…

    5.81 miles away
  3. Black Down

    The highest point in West Sussex and the South Downs National Park, the views from the…

    6.34 miles away
  4. Bignor Park

    Bignor Park is a private estate located in beautiful unspoilt surroundings at the foot of…

    6.96 miles away
  5. Haslemere Educational Museum


    An award winning Museum in the heart of Haslemere with remarkable collections of natural…

    6.98 miles away
  6. Flora Thompson Circular Walk

    Flora Thompson, of Lark Rise and Candleford fame, inspired this circular walk on Weavers…

    7.37 miles away
  7. Old Thorns Championship Golf Course

    Old Thorns magnificent championship golf course ranges across the rolling hills of the…

    7.38 miles away
  8. Bignor Roman Villa

    Bignor Roman Villa is the stunning remains of a Roman home with world-class mosaic floors…

    7.8 miles away
  9. Ramster Gardens

    Mature woodland garden of over 25 acres. Flowering shrubs and wild flowers especially…

    8.17 miles away
  10. Hindhead Commons and the Devil’s Punchbowl

    Open the gate and step into a colourful mosaic of purple, greens and gold. All is quiet…

    8.62 miles away
  11. Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery

    Situated at the foot of the South Downs, Petersfield Museum tells the story of…

    8.73 miles away
  12. Edward Thomas circular walk

    A 4 mile circular walk with stunning views of the South Downs

    9.13 miles away
  13. Buriton Literary Walk Inspired by W H Hudson

    This walk starts in the village of Buriton and explores parts of the South Downs National…

    9.16 miles away
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