Bosham West Sussex Map

About Bosham

Bosham, with its ancient harbour and the gentle lapping of Chichester Harbour waters, holds a particular charm. It lies 5.7 km west of Chichester (from Chichester: bearing 261°T, OS grid SU 804 038), and is situated east-south-east of Chidham village. The very air in Bosham seems to carry the scent of salt and the echoes of centuries, with the venerable Holy Trinity Church standing as a silent witness to its long past, its tower a familiar beacon against the wide Sussex sky. Sunlight often catches the weathered brickwork and the ancient timbers of the waterfront cottages, lending a warm, lived-in quality to the scene. The tidal creeks that snake inland from the harbour mouth create a landscape of shifting beauty, where mudflats gleam under the sun and seabirds wheel in effortless flight. Bosham's connection to the sea is not merely geographical; it is a fundamental aspect of its character, shaping its architecture, its pace of life, and the very spirit of the place.

About This Bosham Map Page

Explore Bosham, West Sussex, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.828647, -0.858570. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.