Portfield West Sussex Map

About Portfield

Portfield enjoys a quiet presence on the edge of the South Downs. It lies 1.5 km east of Chichester (from Chichester: bearing 85°T, OS grid SU 875 049). The lanes here, often canopied by mature oak and beech, carry a particular softness of light, especially in the late afternoon when the sun slants low, catching the dew on the verges. A subtle agricultural hum still underpins the life of Portfield, a legacy of the surrounding fields that roll gently towards the coast, their hedgerows a riot of hawthorn and dog rose in spring. The air carries the faint, earthy scent of cultivated land, a reminder of its pastoral roots. While modern dwellings have appeared, they are often thoughtfully placed, respecting the established character of Portfield.

About This Portfield Map Page

Explore Portfield, 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: 50.837677, -0.758325. 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.