The Cowdray Estate is centered around the historic market town of Midhurst, West Sussex.
From town to coast, there is a whole host of things to do and see in the Midhurst area......
Midhurst town itself, has a wide selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants as well as lots of individual shops set around its historic streets, and provides the perfect location for a leisurely stroll. |
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Approximately 8 miles away is Glorious Goodwood, with its wonderful tradition of summer horse racing with spectacular views across the South Downs. Also at Goodwood are the vintage and modern car events:- The Festival of Speed and The Revival Meeting (see official Goodwood website for dates), as well as a whole collection of smaller 'meets' held all through the year. Goodwood also has its own aerodrome, and a rather nice cafe at the flying school, to which the public are welcome. |
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A short drive from Midhurst is the small town of Petworth, home of Petworth House & Park, where the beautiful sight of the resident deer is common. A haven for antique shops, Petworth is another town in which to while away a few hours.

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Approximately 20 minutes drive away is the Roman City of Chichester, with its famous Cathedral, Festival Theatre and Market Cross. The city has a thriving shopping centre, yet retains its character with cobbled streets and elegant Georgian buildings. Chichester also has its own marina, where the selection of yachts is an impressive sight.
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Heading towards the coast, there are number of locations to visit, with attractions to suit all tastes. Bosham is a quaint fishing village with a handful of cafes and pubs set amidst delightful little streets; East and West Wittering are for beach dwellers and surfers; Bognor Regis & Littlehampton are for those want a traditional seaside resort and to eat fish and chips on the pier!
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10 Minutes - Haslemere and Petworth
20-25 Minutes – Chichester, Petersfield and Billingshurst
35 Minutes - Guildford
40 Minutes - Portsmouth, Horsham
50 Minutes - Winchester Worthing, Crawley
60 Minutes - Brighton, Southampton, London including Gatwick & Heathrow airport |
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