Friends of Chesworth Farm

It is called Horsham’s secret paradise. A place where you can wander through wildflower meadows,  walk a dog, ride a horse, jog for miles or take a family cycle ride. Where, if you are lucky, you will catch sight of our wildlife: from foxes and deer to nesting Kestrels, a Skylark or two or Barn Owls floating past at dawn or dusk.  Where you can walk through clouds of butterflies or encounter cattle or llamas grazing.

This area has been farmed for centuries and, among its many royal connections, one of Henry VIII’s wives, Katherine Howard, lived at nearby Chesworth House as a teenager.

The 90-acre (37-hectare) site is owned and managed by Horsham District Council (HDC) as a countryside site bordering the River Arun. From its many public footpaths and bridleways, you can enjoy its grassland, wet meadow and ancient hedgerows plus its access to  countryside beyond.