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Our Churches

The Octagon contains eight uniquely beautiful churches, many of them several hundred years old, seven of which are open for public worship.

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The Octagon Pet Service

Up Marden Church at 5:30pm - Sunday 11th August. All are welcome to the ever…
Community News

Compton Festival

30th to the 31st August 2024 Festival gates open at midday on the Friday. The…
Community News

Lordington Open Days

Summer is Here - Which Means Lordington Lavender Open Days! Wednesday 10th to Sunday 14th…

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    The Barley Mow Pub

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    The Barley Mow Pub Website

    A traditional Sussex country pub offering great quality home cooked pub food, superb service with local real ales and fine wines. The Barley Mow South Downs National Park, Walderton, West Sussex, PO18 9ED Tel: 02392 631321 Email: info@thebarleymow.pub   Read more…
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    Stansted Park

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    Stansted Park Foundation Website

    Nestled between Chichester and Portsmouth and part of the South Downs National Park, Stansted Park stands in 1800 acres of extraordinary landscaped parkland and ancient forest. The earliest records of inhabitants on the estate date back to medieval times when the grounds were used for hunting and royalty frequented the Park. King Henry II, Richard the Lionheart and King John Read more…
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    Compton Village Shop and Tea Room

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    Compton Village Shop and Tearoom Website

    The Compton village shop is situated in the idyllic South Downs National Park. Lying between Chichester and Petersfield, it is the ideal place to stop for a cup of tea with friends and family. There is usually plenty of parking space in the village square, but if there is none available please go to the recreation ground in the village. Read more…
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    The Pavilion Tearooms – Stansted Park

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    Hidden within 1800 acres of ancient woodland on the Hampshire and West Sussex border, Stansted Park, with its stunning stately home and forest, is a wonderful setting for family and friends to gather. In the heart of The Walled Garden is a beautifully restored Victorian glass house, which now houses The Pavilion Tearoom. Read more…
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