The charming spot is just a two-hour drive via the A3, or you can hop on the train from London Victoria via Portsmouth Harbour to reach Bosham in just an hour and a half.
Pronounced ‘Bozzum’, the village is surrounded by outstanding beauty, with views out to sea.
Described as ‘ridiculously beautiful’ by the Express, the small seaside village is said to be the location for several key moments in history.
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The ‘ridiculously beautiful’ village of Bosham
On the Visit South East England website, they described Bosham as a “small attractive village on one of the small inlets of Chichester harbour.”
The village has seen many historical moments, and was once inhabited by the Romans.
Bosham was the sixth most important town in Sussex in the 8th century.
It’s said that the village was once host to the Danish King Canute, who sat on a chair surrounded by his courtiers and commanded the waves to go back.
When the waves did not go back, it showed that even Canute was mortal.
Bosham is also the resting place of King Canute’s eight-year-old daughter, who drowned in the Brook Stream and is buried in Bosham Church in a Saxon coffin
Nowadays, Bosham is a popular destination for its picturesque views and its sailing centre.
The village is home to the Chichester Harbour that has become a sanctuary for migrating wildfowl, shellduck, wigeon, Brent geese, waders and many more.
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For fans of walking, Visit South East England shares that Bosham is a great place for a walk along the sea shore.
You won’t go hungry in Bosham with plenty of places to eat, including The Bosham Inn, The Anchoe Bleu, Marwick’s Brasserie, The Berkeley Arms and The Crate Bosham.
For places to stay, The Millstream Hotel & Sea is a popular spot, along with The Bosham Boathouse, Apuldram Manor, and several rental locations.
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