Attractions and Places To See in Chichester Harbour Aonb - Top 20

Doors open on our visit and well worth exploring the austere, spartan Norman church

Saint NICHOLAS, Bishop of Myra, to whom the church in West Thorney is dedicated, is – alongside Saint Martin, Bishop of Tours in France – one of the most popular saints of all. His memorial day in the calendar of saints, December 6th, is probably known to almost every child. On the eve of this day, children used to put their shoes or boots – which had of course been carefully polished – outside the door so that Saint Nicholas could fill them with gifts during the night. In more agricultural areas, it was also customary for children to put out a small gift of food for the donkey, Saint Nicholas's mount (according to another tradition, it was a white horse).

2 hours free parking gives plenty time to take a nice stroll. There’s also a good gastro pub and cafe with outdoor seating (and dog friendly).

Ferry from Bosham to Itchenor - you may even get a mini harbour tour if others need to go to their boats!

Really lovely walk, but still very wet/muddy along the canal and across the fields so wear the right footwear, Well compensated by beautiful scenery, Marina, Chichester Channel, and great Pub - food and drink - Crown and Anchor. Highly recommend this walk.

The ferry is a great way to make this region part of a loop ride, but be aware (1) it is a small boat that can only accommodate a few bikes at a time (2) it often only runs at the weekend so check the website (3) when the tide is low you'll have to walk way out across the sand so mtb shoes are better than road shoes

Hayling Island is connected to the English mainland of Hampshire by Langstone Bridge (also known as Hayling Bridge) which is derived from its location at the coastal village of Langstone1. Historically connection was by a causeway known as the Wadeway, this was severed by the construction of the Portsmouth and Arundel Canal.

Hayling Island Billy Trail is a cycling and walking trail that runs along the old railway line between Havant and Hayling Island, in Hampshire, England. The trail is a permissive route used by walkers, cyclists and equestrians. The path is about 8 km long and offers beautiful views of the coast and nature. The trail follows the route of the Hayling Billy Train, which carried passengers and goods between Havant and Hayling Island from 1867 to 1963. The train got its nickname from the noise it made when traveling over the wooden bridge over Langstone Harbour. The train was discontinued due to declining demand and the bridge's high cost of maintenance. The path starts at Havant station and follows a clearly marked cycle path to New Lane. From there the path follows the old railway line, passing under the A27, onto the A302 road to Hayling Island at Langstone. The trail crosses the road and continues along the west coast of Hayling Island, passing fields, woods and marshes. The trail ends at Hayling Island station, which is now a theatre.