Tourism
The village is ideally placed for exploring both the Sussex Weald, South Downs and visiting the larger towns of Crawley and Horsham.
Attractions
Fishers Farm Park – Rural activities, farmyard, barns, rides and much more.
Wey and Arun Canal – Partial restoration started; boat trips available.
Transport
Road – The village stands on the intersection of the A29 (Bognor Regis to Dorking road) and the A272 (known as the Wealden Highway)
Rail – Billingshurst stands on the Arun Valley Line which runs from Three Bridges (Crawley) to Arundel.
Brief History
The village probably started life as Saxon settlement known as Billingas Hyrst (Billa’ s sons wooded hill). In the 16th - 17th centuries Billingshurst was on the edge of the Sussex Glass making industry, there was a glass furnace at nearby Wanborough Green.
Famous People
Mike Read – Radio DJ
James Bolam – Actor (New Tricks, The Likely Lads)
Alvin Stardust – Pop Singer
Phil Collins – Genesis rock band
Approximate Population
The population recorded in the 2001 census was 6531
Nearest Tourist Information Centre
Horsham
9 The Causeway, Horsham, East Sussex RH12 1HE
Tel: 01403 211661
Email: tourist.information@horsham.gov.uk
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