I’ve been in Fratton for the annual big Pompey GBG tick-off, and took the rattling train to Chichester to say hello to one of our correspondents. John has interesting tales to tell, having been a founder member of Depeche Mode in their formative pub-rock days in Basildon in the late ’70s*. His knowledge of Newark and… Continue reading HALF-PINTS IN CHICHESTER
Tag: West Sussex
BARFLIES
I added a photo to my post on Chichester, seeking your views on faults in an unnamed rural pub. I enjoyed the responses on Twitter and the blog. First things first. The East Dean Ale & Cider House is beautifully situated in some of the best walking country in the south, and is a hardworking… Continue reading BARFLIES
GORGEOUSNESS AND GOTHS IN CHICHESTER HARBOUR
I realise I’ve been less than fulsome in my enthusiasm for Chichester* this year. The hills to the north are great though (try Compton), and the undeveloped harbourside villages have equally good walking potential. I walked from Westbourne to coastal Emsworth, taking in nature reserves, the A27, secluded farms and the harbour, proving that I can do… Continue reading GORGEOUSNESS AND GOTHS IN CHICHESTER HARBOUR
CHICHESTER – CORPORATE CRAFT AND SUNDAY DRINKERS
I needed one more night to finish off West Sussex‘s GBG entries for the first time. Not sure why it’s taken quite so long to crack the half-county (why is it split ?), probably a lack of gig venues and football grounds compared to East Sussex and Hampshire. What a great half-county it is though,… Continue reading CHICHESTER – CORPORATE CRAFT AND SUNDAY DRINKERS
CHICHESTER – PROS & CONS
My trip to the South Downs was in part prompted by Premier Inn, who rewarded my questionable brand loyalty with a free night in Chichester. Although this Inn is on the leisure park just off the A27, it’s actually only a 5 minute stroll into the centre, where the Chichester Cross presides over some impressive… Continue reading CHICHESTER – PROS & CONS
BIGGING UP BOGNOR – THE INGLENOOK
Last summer I revisited Bognor Regis and was astonished by the transformation of a Butlins I recall with horror from the Summer of ’79. The town itself was workaday, but at 8am it was redeemed by sunrise over the coast, and the memories of a classic Non-League ground. The town’s sole Beer Guide entry remains… Continue reading BIGGING UP BOGNOR – THE INGLENOOK
ANCHORED IN WORTHING
Much as I enjoyed Wisbech Museum, it’s good to be back in the hills of the South Downs. I’d hardly explored Worthing at all 5 years ago, but it’s now at least an annual trip, with the Downs providing as much of a draw as the annual new Beer Guide tick. Last year I camped… Continue reading ANCHORED IN WORTHING
BACK TO BOGNOR
Finally managed to get the family camping this summer, a couple of nights near lovely Bognor. I can recommend Ecclesden Farm in Angmering for a cheap, picturesque site. It’s a working farm 10 minutes walk from an excellent pub (Spotted Cow) and 20 from a train connection with the rest of Sussex. I reckon the walks… Continue reading BACK TO BOGNOR
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