You can get to Chichester by train from Victoria. It’s not far from Bognor Regis, on the way to Portsmouth.
There was some poll where it was considered one of the worst places in the country to move to because the folk are so snooty and unwelcoming.
However, the theatre, well, two theatres are top notch, and Goodwood race course is near too.
Maybe Arundel is a better bet…
Ignore the ‘delights’ of Northampton or Leicester or Wellingborough or even Melton Mowbray and head for Market Harborough. Trains from St Pancras.
It’s a walk from the station, but worth it.
The town has some rather fine jewellers and eating places, plus The Old Grammar School.
Getting to Stamford is a pain in the bum. You have to go to Peterborough eg from King’s Cross, then get a little cross country train heading towards Birmingham. But it’s only a short distance along that line.
When you get there, the station is by a housing estate and you think you’ve come to the wrong place – are there really over 600 listed buildings here?
But walk up to the town and you will see it’s a stunning place, and area steeped in history.
If it’s market day there will be lots to enjoy. And do go down and across the river and try The George. Yes, it really is that expensive.
