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Horsham, UK

Horsham is a market town and civil parish on the upper reaches of the River Arun on the fringe of the Weald, in West Sussex, England. 5 miles (30 km) north-west of Brighton and 26 miles (42 km) north-east of the county town of Chichester.

Type CityPopulation 50,934

Why go

  • Market town in West Sussex, England.
  • Served by [Duplicate] Fowler's Field Airstrip.

History

Horsham is a market town and civil parish on the upper reaches of the River Arun on the fringe of the Weald, in West Sussex, England. The town lies 31 miles (50 km) south-south-west of London, 18.5 miles (30 km) north-west of Brighton and 26 miles (42 km) north-east of the county town of Chichester. Nearby towns include Crawley to the north-east and Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill to the south-east. It is the administrative centre of the Horsham district. In 2018 it had an estimated population of 50,934.

Where to stay

Shaw's Ln, Horsham RH13 9BX, United Kingdom · chasefarmretreat.com
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Stane Street, Horsham RH13 0QX, United Kingdom · magpieslodge.co.uk
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Northlands Rd, Horsham RH12 3SQ, United Kingdom · sfweekendcamping.co.uk
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Brighton Rd, Lower Beeding, Crabtree, Horsham RH13 6PS, United Kingdom · exclusive.co.uk
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Hammerpond Rd, Horsham RH13 6PG, United Kingdom · manningsheath.com
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Springfield Park Rd, Horsham RH12 2PW, United Kingdom · springfieldshotel.co.uk
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Slinfold Club Campsite, Spring Ln, Slinfold, Horsham RH13 0RT, United Kingdom · caravanclub.co.uk
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Chapel Rd, Barns Green, Horsham RH13 0PR, United Kingdom · sumnersponds.co.uk
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33 Forest Rd, Horsham RH12 4HJ, United Kingdom · themartinsbandb.co.uk
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The St, Slinfold, Horsham RH13 0RR, United Kingdom · redlyon.co.uk
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Piries Place, Horsham RH12 1EH, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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Exchange House, Worthing Rd, Horsham RH12 1SQ, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
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57 North St, Horsham RH12 1RB, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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Random Hall Hotel, Stane St, Slinfold, Horsham RH13 0QX, United Kingdom · randomhall.co.uk
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Handcross Rd, Lower Beeding, Horsham RH13 6NU, United Kingdom
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28 Rusper Rd, Horsham RH12 4BD, United Kingdom · thelarchesbedandbreakfast.co.uk
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Church St, Warnham, Horsham RH12 3QW, United Kingdom
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6 Wimblehurst Rd, Horsham RH12 2ED, United Kingdom
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Restaurants & places to go

Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:30-22:00 · 9 Brighton Road, Horsham, RH13 5BD · mekonghouse.co.uk
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Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Fast Food Restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 41 Springfield Road, Horsham, RH12 2PG · burgover.co.uk
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · fish and chips Opening hours: Mo-Tu 11:30-14:30,16:00-20:00; We-Sa 11:30-14:30,16:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00 · 5 Colletts Alley,… · deepbluerestaurants.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options · 37 East Street, Horsham, RH12 1HR · fireaway.co.uk
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · 57 West Street, Horsham, RH12 1PL · tradingpostcoffee.co.uk
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-20:30; Su 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 5 Sterling Buildings, Horsham, RH12 1DR · restaurants.subway.com
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 20 - 22 East Street, Horsham, RH12 1HL · wagamama.com
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Italian Pizza, Italian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 14 Lintot Square, Southwater, RH13 9LA · botatakeaway.co.uk
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Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 25 East Street, Horsham, RH12 1HH · greekgyroshorsham.co.uk
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:30-23:30; Sa 15:00-24:00; Su 15:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 32 Queen Street, Horsham, RH13 5AF · horshamfriedchicken.com
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Indian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Fr 17:30-22:00; Sa 17:00-22:00; Tu off Features: takeaway, delivery · 42 East Street, Horsham, RH12 1HN · horshamtandoori.co.uk
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Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 13:00-22:30; Su 13:00-21:00 · 8 Queen Street, Horsham, RH13 5AF · theshishhorsham.co.uk
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Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · Carfax, Horsham, RH12 1EE · askitalian.co.uk
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Thai, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 1b East Street, Horsham, RH12 1HH · gigglingsquid.com
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Dessert, Ice Cream, Pancake, Crepe, Waffle, Cafe · Features: vegetarian options · 39 - 41 East Street, Horsham, RH12 1HR · kaspas.co.uk
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Steak, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 17 Piries Place, Horsham, RH12 1EH · millerandcarter.co.uk
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Fast Food · Tandoori takeaway · 38 Bishopric, Horsham, RH12 1QN
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European, Asian, Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu 17:00-21:00; We-Sa 12:00-15:00,17:00-21:00 · 5 Market Square, Horsham, RH12 1EU · felixhorsham.co.uk
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Kebab, Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 15:00-24:00 · Worthing Road, Southwater, RH13 9HE
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British, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Market Square, Horsham, RH12 1EU
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French, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 1 East Street, Horsham, RH12 1HH
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Japanese, Korean, Sushi, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 60 West Street, Horsham, RH12 1PL
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:00 · Langhurst Wood Road, Horsham, RH12 4QD · torquemotocafe.co.uk
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American, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 26-28 East Street, Horsham, RH12 1HL
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Portuguese, African, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Bishopric, Horsham, RH12 1QD
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Restaurant · restaurant · Park Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 6AQ · heritage.restaurant
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Chocolate, Cafe · Chocolate cafe · 42A Carfax, Horsham, RH12 1EQ
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Breakfast, Cafe · Breakfast cafe
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · 26 Swan Walk, Horsham, RH12 1HQ
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Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · Bishopric, Horsham, RH12 1QR
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00; Su off · 12 Dorsten Square, Crawley, RH11 8XW · mister-h.wheree.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 06:00-23:00; Th-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · Worthing Road, Horsham, RH13 8LW · mcdonalds.com
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 20 Fitzalan Road, Horsham, RH13 6AA · themasterfryer.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: delivery · 24 Queen Street, Horsham, RH13 5AF · papajohns.co.uk
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 07:30-18:00; Su 08:30-17:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · 50 West Street,… · caffenero.com
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Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 06:30-18:00; Su 07:30-16:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · 27…
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 10 Bishopric, Horsham, RH12 1QR
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 7 Piries Place, Horsham, RH12 1EH · thebokshop.uk
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Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 10-12 Fairbank Road, Southwater, RH13 9LA · haldirestaurant.co.uk
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Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 4-6 Piries Place, Horsham, RH12 1EH · online.turkuazhorsham.co.uk
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 17:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su,Mo off Features: vegetarian options · 5A Park Place, Horsham, RH12 1DF
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Fast Food · Features: vegetarian options · 1 East Mews, Horsham, RH12 1HJ
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Cafe · Opening hours: closed Features: step-free access · 35 Springfield Court, Horsham, RH12 1PT · swanwalkshopping.co.uk
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Restaurant · restaurant · 16 Bishopric, Horsham, RH12 1QN
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Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 33 Spencers Road, Horsham, RH12 2JQ
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72 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 8.6 mi to the centre
London, ENG, GB — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 47 airlines (easyJet, British Airways, Transavia France, Norwegian Air Shuttle…) · direct flights to 165 destinations incl. Arrecife, Tenerife, Larnaca, Orlando, Alicante… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 47 airlines, 165 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Brighton City Airport (ESH) 16 mi to the centre
Cecil Pashley Way, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5FF, UK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) 24 mi to the centre
London, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Farnborough Airport (FAB) 24 mi to the centre
Farnborough, Hampshire, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Goodwood Aerodrome (QUG) 23 mi to the centre
Chichester, West Sussex, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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OaklandS Farm Airstrip 1.6 mi to the centre
Horsham, West Sussex, ENG, GB
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is [Duplicate] Fowler's Field Airstrip; 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Horsham, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
Broker, marketplace · Operator network worldwide · Online charter marketplace, part of Directional Aviation; instant quotes.
Marketplace · Operator network · Transparent on-demand jet charter marketplace showing the operator and tail.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.