The beautiful little town constantly named one of UK’s best places to live
The “heart” of the South Downs National Park, one of the country’s most beautiful towns regularly draws the rich, famous and royals to the home of British polo.
King Charles, Prince Harry and Prince William have all competed here with the monarch’s future first wife, Lady Diana Spencer, putting in an appearance in July 1981 – just days before her wedding to the then Prince of Wales.
Midhurst’s location in the centre of the South Downs makes it the “perfect” base to explore this picturesque part of Britain, according to the Visit Midhurst website.
The market town boasts a striking mix of medieval, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture as well as ancient ruins.
It was named in 2016 and 2018 as one of the best places to live in the country by The Sunday Times. In 2002, Country Life magazine put the town in second place behind Alnwick, Northumbria, as Britain’s best place to live.
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Located on the River Rother, Midhurst is 12 miles north of the county town of Chichester and close to the border with Hampshire.
The town is a mile away from world renowned Cowdray Park Polo Club, which hosts the Gold Cup touted as one of the most important events on the British social calendar.
Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Sarah, Duchess of York, and a host of celebrities including actor Henry Cavill and model Jodie Kidd have all been drawn to Cowdray’s polo pitches.
But Midhurst offers several attractions to locals and visitors alike.
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A “wealth” of independent retailers can be found in West Street, Red Lion Street, Church Hill, Knockhundred Row and North Street.
Visit Midhurst boasts of an “amazing” array of eateries in the town with al fresco dining in the Market Square to Spanish tapas and cream teas.
Just a few of the establishments to choose from are Caffé Verdi, Comestibles, Faustino’s Wine & Tapas Bar and Garton’s Coffee House.
There are plenty of pubs as well, including The Bricklayers Arms, The Swan Inn, The Wheatsheaf and The Crafty Pint.
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Midhurst has hosted royalty and A-list celebrities, but has a range of accommodation to suit all needs, Visit Midhurst says.
For luxury, the site recommends The Spread Eagle Hotel which describes itself as “a charming English historic inn”.
Not far from Midhurst is Park House Hotel, advertised as “quintessentially” English, family owned and award winning.
There are also several B&Bs in the town and surrounding area, including Torberry Cottage Bed and Breakfast, Ramshill Bed and Breakfast and Minching Lane Cottage.
One of Midhurst’s top attractions, according to Tripadvisor is Woolbeding Gardens, a modern, landscape garden and collection of follies.
The Cowdray Estate is described as a beautiful place to visit with its myriad of footpaths, Benbow Pond and the John Cowdray Arboretum, spread over 16 acres and with more than 140 types of tree.
Cowdray Ruins are promoted as “one of England’s most important early Tudor houses” known to have been visited by King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I.
Most of the property was destroyed by fire in September 1793 while it was being repaired and refurbished for the marriage of the 8th Viscount Montague. The Kitchen Tower is the only part of the mansion which is still intact.
The ruins is closed for general visits, but there are guided tours available to book online.
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