Hilliers Copse

Wood, Forest in Sussex Chichester

England

Hilliers Copse

Buildings on East Street
Buildings on East Street Credit: Ian Cunliffe

Hilliers Copse, located in Sussex, England, is a picturesque and serene woodland area that spans across a vast 50-acre expanse. Nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park, this enchanting forest offers visitors a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The copse is characterized by its diverse ecosystem, boasting an array of indigenous tree species such as oak, beech, and chestnut. These majestic trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a rich variety of flora and fauna that call Hilliers Copse their home. The forest floor is adorned with a vibrant carpet of wildflowers, including bluebells and primroses, which add a splash of color to the landscape during the spring season.

Nature enthusiasts will delight in the copse's abundance of wildlife. Squirrels scurry up and down the towering trees, while rabbits and foxes dart through the undergrowth. Birdwatchers will be treated to the sight of various avian species, including woodpeckers, tits, and thrushes, filling the air with their melodic songs.

Hilliers Copse offers a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the forest at their own pace. These paths wind through the woodland, offering glimpses of tranquil ponds and babbling brooks along the way. The copse also features picnic areas and benches, inviting visitors to relax and immerse themselves in the peaceful ambiance of their surroundings.

Whether seeking a peaceful stroll, a family picnic, or a chance to connect with nature, Hilliers Copse is a haven for those seeking solace amidst the beauty of the Sussex countryside.

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Hilliers Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.992446/-0.58828235 or Grid Reference SU9922. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Buildings on East Street
Buildings on East Street
Lombard Street - looking south
Lombard Street - looking south
Corner at the west end of Angel Street
Corner at the west end of Angel Street
View towards St Mary's Church from Lombard Street
View towards St Mary's Church from Lombard Street
Antiques and Fine Arts in Petworth In the window you can see not only antiques, but also the reflection of the other side of the street - and the photographer.
Antiques and Fine Arts in Petworth
In the window you can see not only antiques, but also the reflection of the other side of the street - and the photographer.
Antique shop entrance on North Street
Antique shop entrance on North Street
The Old School House - on East Street
The Old School House - on East Street
Tearoom window display - view onto High Street
Tearoom window display - view onto High Street
Rug shop interior
Rug shop interior
Cobbler automaton in a shop window The reflection of the photographer can be seen looming spookily behind the cobbler!
Cobbler automaton in a shop window
The reflection of the photographer can be seen looming spookily behind the cobbler!
High Street - looking east
High Street - looking east
Petworth - from the car park The tower to the left of centre is that of the Church of St Mary the Virgin.
Petworth - from the car park
The tower to the left of centre is that of the Church of St Mary the Virgin.
Damer's Bridge - view to the east
Damer's Bridge - view to the east
Petworth House and Park [1] The visitor car park.
Unusually, Petworth House and Park are situated adjacent to the small town of Petworth, some 5½ miles east of Midhurst. The park covers 700 acres and is home to the largest herd of fallow deer in England. The house was rebuilt in 1688 and altered in the 1870s. Petworth is famous for its extensive art collection. The house is listed, grade I, with details at:  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225989" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225989">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  The parkland is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade I, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000162" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000162">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Petworth House and Park [1]
The visitor car park. Unusually, Petworth House and Park are situated adjacent to the small town of Petworth, some 5½ miles east of Midhurst. The park covers 700 acres and is home to the largest herd of fallow deer in England. The house was rebuilt in 1688 and altered in the 1870s. Petworth is famous for its extensive art collection. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link The parkland is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade I, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal link
Petworth House and Park [2] This early 19th century garden temple consists of ten Ionic columns standing on a plinth with three steps and a cornice above with a dome over. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1226200" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1226200">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Unusually, Petworth House and Park are situated adjacent to the small town of Petworth, some 5½ miles east of Midhurst. The park covers 700 acres and is home to the largest herd of fallow deer in England. The house was rebuilt in 1688 and altered in the 1870s. Petworth is famous for its extensive art collection. The house is listed, grade I, with details at:  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225989" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225989">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  The parkland is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade I, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000162" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000162">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Petworth House and Park [2]
This early 19th century garden temple consists of ten Ionic columns standing on a plinth with three steps and a cornice above with a dome over. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Unusually, Petworth House and Park are situated adjacent to the small town of Petworth, some 5½ miles east of Midhurst. The park covers 700 acres and is home to the largest herd of fallow deer in England. The house was rebuilt in 1688 and altered in the 1870s. Petworth is famous for its extensive art collection. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link The parkland is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade I, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal link
Petworth House and Park [3] Some rhododendrons in full bloom alongside the path.
Unusually, Petworth House and Park are situated adjacent to the small town of Petworth, some 5½ miles east of Midhurst. The park covers 700 acres and is home to the largest herd of fallow deer in England. The house was rebuilt in 1688 and altered in the 1870s. Petworth is famous for its extensive art collection. The house is listed, grade I, with details at:  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225989" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225989">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  The parkland is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade I, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000162" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000162">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Petworth House and Park [3]
Some rhododendrons in full bloom alongside the path. Unusually, Petworth House and Park are situated adjacent to the small town of Petworth, some 5½ miles east of Midhurst. The park covers 700 acres and is home to the largest herd of fallow deer in England. The house was rebuilt in 1688 and altered in the 1870s. Petworth is famous for its extensive art collection. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link The parkland is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade I, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal link
Petworth House and Park [4] An early 19th century garden temple with Doric columns and a triglyph frieze. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1265979" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1265979">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Unusually, Petworth House and Park are situated adjacent to the small town of Petworth, some 5½ miles east of Midhurst. The park covers 700 acres and is home to the largest herd of fallow deer in England. The house was rebuilt in 1688 and altered in the 1870s. Petworth is famous for its extensive art collection. The house is listed, grade I, with details at:  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225989" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225989">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  The parkland is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade I, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000162" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000162">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Petworth House and Park [4]
An early 19th century garden temple with Doric columns and a triglyph frieze. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Unusually, Petworth House and Park are situated adjacent to the small town of Petworth, some 5½ miles east of Midhurst. The park covers 700 acres and is home to the largest herd of fallow deer in England. The house was rebuilt in 1688 and altered in the 1870s. Petworth is famous for its extensive art collection. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link The parkland is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade I, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal link
Petworth House and Park [5] A border alongside the path.
Unusually, Petworth House and Park are situated adjacent to the small town of Petworth, some 5½ miles east of Midhurst. The park covers 700 acres and is home to the largest herd of fallow deer in England. The house was rebuilt in 1688 and altered in the 1870s. Petworth is famous for its extensive art collection. The house is listed, grade I, with details at:  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225989" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225989">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  The parkland is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade I, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000162" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000162">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Petworth House and Park [5]
A border alongside the path. Unusually, Petworth House and Park are situated adjacent to the small town of Petworth, some 5½ miles east of Midhurst. The park covers 700 acres and is home to the largest herd of fallow deer in England. The house was rebuilt in 1688 and altered in the 1870s. Petworth is famous for its extensive art collection. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link The parkland is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade I, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal link
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Hilliers Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU9922 (Lat: 50.992446, Lng: -0.58828235)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Chichester

Police Authority: Sussex

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