Places of Interest

Billingshurst is situated in a unique and beautiful part of West Sussex, with superb walks along the South Downs and within easy reach of some of the country's most impressive country houses and estates.

A few are listed below, together with links to the respective web sites where you can obtain further information, Don't forget to check our local accommodation pages for places to stay in Billingshurst


Fishers Farm Park
is the award-winning all-year family attraction located in Wisborough Green in the heart of the West Sussex countryside. It offers a unique mixture of farm animals and adventure play - the ideal place for family visits, birthday parties, school trips and group outings. The Park is designed for families with children 2-11 years old.

Parham House
has always been a well-loved family home, and only three families have lived here since its foundation stone was laid in 1577 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The Hon. Clive Pearson, my great-grandfather, bought the House and Estate in 1922. He and his wife Alicia found the House and Garden in sad repair, and together they revived and restored both with great sensitivity and care. They opened the House to visitors in 1948. Their work was continued by my great-aunt Veronica Tritton, who inherited Parham, living here until her death in 1993.

Parham's tranquillity and timeless beauty have changed little over the centuries. Parham House and Gardens are now owned by a Charitable Trust. I have lived here with my family since 1994.

Emma Barnard

Lady Emma Barnard

 


Petworth House
is the award-winning all-year family attraction located in Wisborough Green in the heart of the West Sussex countryside. It offers a unique mixture of farm animals and adventure play - the ideal place for family visits, birthday parties, school trips and group outings. The Park is designed for families with children 2-11 years old.

Our own town has many historic buildings - not least Ye Olde Six Bells, which is in Billingshurst High Street. It has a picturesque overhanging jetty which is typical of late medieval English buildings.

The Quakers’ Blue Idol Meeting House is nearby at Coolham, just over a mile away, and there is a long history of religious non-conformism in the Billingshurst and Horsham area.