Houghton
in West Sussex of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.894 and -0.553 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 53' 39" and W -0° 33' 10"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:05 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:35 am and 8:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Delve into Houghton

Houghton in West Sussex (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 46 mi (or 74 km) south-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Houghton is now 12:05 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Houghton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Chichester/Goodwood Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Dorset and East Devon Coast in a distance of 24 mi (or 38 km), South-West. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chichester, Henfield, Milland, Godalming and Ockley. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 78%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (8 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 61% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

12°C (53 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hilton Avisford Park Arundel

Address
4,2 mi
Yapton Lane Walberton
BN18 0LS Arundel
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Amberley Castle

Address
1,1 mi
AMBERLEY CASTLE
BN18 9ND Amberley
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Swan Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
27-29 High Street
BN18 9AG Arundel
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Norfolk Arms

Address
2,7 mi
12a High STREET
BN18 9AB Arundel
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Medlar Cottage

Address
4,5 mi
Poling
BN18 9PT Arundel
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn Arundel

Address
3,6 mi
A27/A284 Crossbush
BN17 7QQ Arundel
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Arundel

Address
3,6 mi
CROSSBUSH LANE
BN18 9PQ Arundel
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE LITTLEHAMPTON RUSTINGTON

Address
5,2 mi
A259 WORTHING ROAD
BN17 6LE LITTLEHAMPTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Littlehampton

Address
6,3 mi
ROUNDSTONE LANE EAST PRESTON
BN16 1EB LITTLEHAMPTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Coastguard Helicopter 104 picking a casualty up off the downs west sussex on the 21/01/2012

Published: January 21, 2012
Length: 05:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paul

Coastguard Helicopter 104 coming in to pick up a casualty and take him to St Richard's Hospital, Chichester. He had fallen down a 40 foot embankment on the South Downs in Arundel. Selsey and...


Episode 1 - To Save a Blank by Cavking1

Published: October 05, 2011
Length: 48:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shane Stanford

I'm trying to save a blank on a specimen lake called Mill Farm Fishery in Bury, West Sussex. I show you the smartcast and how I fish. This is probably a one-off video but let me know your opinion...


Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre - Railways, Vintage Cars and Bicycles.

Published: February 25, 2014
Length: 40:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Timsvideochannel1

Join me at this wonderful industrial heritage museum set in the beautiful West Sussex village of Amberley. See the narrow and standard gauge railways in action along with vintage cars and bicycles.


SWC Free Walk 100, Amberley to Arundel. 23/7/12.

Published: August 09, 2012
Length: 18:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: amib

A fine 14 miles of walking in The South Downs area, covering some different territory to Book 1, Walk 32, though with some unavoidable, reverse repetition. Starting out from Amberley station,...


Thackham Tiles Hudson Hunslet

Published: March 02, 2013
Length: 42:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MrOnethirtytwo

Thakeham Tiles Hudson Hunslet locomotive HE3653/1946 at Amberley Thakeham Tiles Hudson Hunslet locomotive HE3653/1946 makes a few test runs after attention to the engine and gearbox...


Amberley Bus Day 2007 2

Published: October 10, 2012
Length: 08:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pete Edgeler

Taken at the turning area just inside Amberley Museum where these vehicles were running round the site providing rides to visitors at the annual Bus Day in September 2007. Seen passing close...


Amberley Working Museum's Autumn Vintage Vehicle Show

Published: October 16, 2007
Length: 12:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Si King

On Sunday 14th October 2007, the AWM's annual Vintage Vehicle Show was held. This video contains scenes of the steam engines that were to be seen.


Amberley Walk - South Downs National Park

Published: March 18, 2015
Length: 21:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Malcolm Oakley

Mobile phone footage from a 12 mile walk around Amberley and the South Downs National Park.


'JACK' Andrew Barclay at Amberley Museum Rail gala 13/7/13

Published: March 23, 2014
Length: 57:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jason Cottage

'JACK' visit Amberley Museum Rail Gala 2013 1925-built Andrew Barclay 0-4-0t 'JACK'


Bury Hill

Published: May 03, 2009
Length: 36:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 712gsskipper

Ride up Bury Hill, West Sussex, UK.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Arundel Castle

Arundel Castle in Arundel, West Sussex, England is a restored medieval castle. It was founded by Roger de Montgomery on Christmas Day 1067. Roger became the first to hold the earldom of Arundel by the graces of William the Conqueror. The castle was damaged in the English Civil War and then restored in the 18th and 19th centuries. From the 11th century onward, the castle has served as a hereditary stately home and has been in the family of the Duke of Norfolk for over 400 years.

Located at 50.8561, -0.553611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arun, Castles in West Sussex, Gardens in West Sussex, Houses in West Sussex, Grade I listed buildings in West Sussex, Historic house museums in West Sussex, History of West Sussex, Decorative arts museums in England, Visitor attractions in West Sussex

WWT Arundel

WWT Arundel is one of nine wildfowl and wetland nature reserves managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, a nature conservation charity in the United Kingdom. The 60 acre (240,000 m²) reserve is situated at the foot of the Offham Hangar, a part of the Arun valley in Arundel, West Sussex, England. One of the endangered species protected at the centre is the Hawaiian Goose, or Nēnē, the rarest goose in the world, and state bird of Hawaii.

Located at 50.8627, -0.551639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Environment of West Sussex, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust centres, Arun, Nature centres in England, Nature reserves in West Sussex

Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre

Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre is a museum at Amberley, near Arundel in West Sussex, England. The museum was founded in 1979 by the Southern Industrial History Centre Trust and has previously been known as the Amberley Working Museum, Amberley Chalk Pits Museum or plain Amberley Museum. The museum is a registered charity and has the support of an active Friends organisation.

Located at 50.898, -0.5395 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums established in 1979, Open air museums in England, Railway museums in England, Museums in West Sussex, Horsham, Industry museums in the United Kingdom, Transport museums in England, A View to a Kill, Charities based in West Sussex, 1979 establishments in the United Kingdom

Amberley railway station

Amberley railway station is a railway station in West Sussex, England. It serves the village of Amberley, about half a mile away, and was opened by the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. The Amberley Working Museum – a museum of industry – is accessed from the former station goods yard. The station isBad rounding here{{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 89*1,000/1,609.344 | 1-1 }} miles (89 km) south of London Victoria railway station on the Arun Valley Line.

Located at 50.897, -0.542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Horsham, Railway stations in West Sussex, Former London, Brighton and South Coast Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1863, Railway stations served by Southern, DfT Category F2 stations, Railway stations managed by Southern (train operating company)

Amberley Castle

Amberley Castle is in the village of Amberley, West Sussex. It is a Grade I listed building. It was erected as a 12th century manor house and fortified in 1377. It then had a stonework enclosure with high curtain walls, towers, a hall and a gateway and was used as a fortress for the bishops of Chichester. It has now been much modified and is in use as a hotel, which is ranked as one of the Top 10 Castle Hotels Worldwide by Gayot. com.

Located at 50.9091, -0.54064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Castles in West Sussex, Horsham, Grade I listed buildings in West Sussex, Ruins in West Sussex

Arundel Castle Cricket Ground

Arundel Castle CC is a cricket ground in Arundel, England. The ground was first used by the Sussex 1st XI in 1972 for limited-over matches and in 1990 for County Championship matches. In 2008, the ground will host a County Championship match against Hampshire and a Pro40 match against Somerset. The ground has hosted 24 first-class matches and 16 List A matches. Game Information: Game Statistics: first-class: Game Statistics: one-day matches:

Located at 50.8586, -0.557808 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Sussex, Sports venues in West Sussex

Amberley Museum Railway

The Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre Railway is a 2ft gauge railway based at the Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Amberley, West Sussex. It has a varied collection of engines and rolling stock ranging from 18 gauge to 63 gauge. It operates passenger trains at the museum using a mixture of steam, internal combustion and battery-electric locomotives.

Located at 50.9006, -0.536111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums in West Sussex, Rail transport in West Sussex, 2ft gauge railways

St Mary the Virgin's Church, North Stoke

North Stoke Church, rededicated in 2007 to St Mary the Virgin after its medieval dedication was unexpectedly rediscovered, is a former Church of England parish church in the riverside hamlet of North Stoke in the Horsham District of West Sussex. The partly 11th-century cruciform building, set in an almost deserted village in a loop of the River Arun, is mostly unrestored and stands on an ancient earthwork which has pre-Christian origins.

Located at 50.8874, -0.5514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
11th-century architecture, Church of England churches in West Sussex, Grade I listed churches in West Sussex, Horsham, Former places of worship in West Sussex