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Eartham Tourist Information


Eartham is a quiet Sussex village with a fine pub and an interesting little church. The chancel arch of the church is Norman, and has two figures carved on its inside faces, on one side a hare and on the other a bearded man. Other parts of the church also date back to the 12th century.

Near Eartham there is a hamlet called Halnaker (pronounced Ha'nacker) and between them is Halnaker Hill, with a windmill on top of it that looks over Eartham in our picture. The mill was struck by lightning in 1905 and was derelict for many years. Hilaire Belloc, who spent his boyhood in this part of Sussex and became famous as a writer and poet during the first half of the 20th century, saw the ruined mill as a symbol of the decline of traditional rural England, and wrote the poem Ha'nacker Mill, which concludes:

Spirits that call and no one answers - Ha'nacker's down and England's done.
Wind and thistle for pipe and dancers, and never a ploughman under the Sun:
Never a ploughman. Never a one.

This poem was set to music by, among others, Peter Warlock (see also Eynsford, Kent). It is one of his best-known songs.

Ironically, the mill was restored in 1934 and is still standing, though no longer working.

Description by Jeffrey Darlington

 

Images of Eartham
Eartham Church © Jeffrey Darlington
Eartham Church interior © Jeffrey Darlington
Eartham cottages © Jeffrey Darlington
Eartham fields © Jeffrey Darlington
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Attractions near Eartham
Denmans Garden (1 Mile)*
The unique 20th century garden, jointly owned by renowned garden designer and author John Brookes MBE and Mr Michael Neve, is beautifully planted for all year interest
Fontwell Park Racecourse (1 Mile)*
A very warm welcome awaits you here at the 'Jewel of West Sussex' that is conveniently located on the A27 between the picturesque towns of Arundel and Chichester.
Cass Sculpture Foundation (2 Miles)*
The Foundation's ever-changing display of sculpture, including over 60 large works, is now recognised around the world.
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What's near Eartham

Attractions:
  Denmans Garden  1 Mile
  Fontwell Park Racecourse  1 Mile
  Cass Sculpture Foundation  2 Miles
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Towns:
  Boxgrove  2 Miles
  Tangmere  2 Miles
  Slindon  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Sims-Williams  3 Miles
  Pride Rental Agency  4 Miles
  Neal Smith Partnership  4 Miles
Hotels:
  Hilton Avisford Park  3 Miles
  Chichester Park Hotel  3 Miles
  Premier Inn Bognor Regis  3 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Mount Pleasant Bed & Breakfast  1 Mile
  The Old Store Guest House  1 Mile
  Woodacre  2 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Oak Lodge  2 Miles
  Elm Cottage  2 Miles
  Stable cottage  3 Miles
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Campsites:
  Lillies Holiday Park  3 Miles
  Chichester Lakeside Holiday Park  4 Miles
  Fleet Farm Campsite  13 Miles
TIC: Chichester Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01243 775888  5 Miles



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Towns near Eartham
Boxgrove Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Tangmere Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Slindon Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Slindon is on the South slopes of the Downs and mostly in the care of the National Trust. Charming and unspoiled, with brick and flint houses there are walks through the surrounding beech woods and open downland.
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Hotels near Eartham
Hilton Avisford Park (3 Miles)*
In 89 acres of parkland, this Georgian manor house has a gym, an 18-hole golf course and 2 swimming pools. Hilton Avisford has a sauna, steam room and tennis courts. Each en suite room at Hilton Avisford Park has a TV, tea/coffee and a work desk.
The Woodstock House Hotel - Guest House (4 Miles)*
This charming, characterful 18th century farmhouse nestles within the heart of the breathtaking, picturesque South Downs and is only 10 minutes drive from the centre of Chichester.
Chichester Park Hotel (4 Miles)*
Family owned hotel close to Chichester, perfect for visiting the historic city. The 77 en-suite bedrooms have satellite TV; telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. Seasons Restaurant serves consistently good fresh food.
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Self Catering near Eartham
Oak Lodge (2 Miles)*
Oak Lodge is a new high quality development situated on the edge of the Goodwood Estate, 2 miles east of Chichester. The Lodge has been built in the grounds of Oak House and offers lovely views of the owner's garden.
Glencroft Cottages (3 Miles)*
Glencroft Cottages are two self-contained fully furnished apartments within a skillfully converted barn on the site of owners B&B. The Cottages are made up of Halnaker & Slindon, both are completely refurbished with new kitchens
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