Pulborough is situated in West Sussex. With a population of around 5,000 it is a fairly large village and is located 50 miles South of London. Pulborough
Pulborough sits beside where both the River Arun and the River Rother merge. Popular with Edwardian fishermen and boating enthusiasts the River Arun has always been a focal point and much acclaimed for its Pulborough eel. With its strong tides the Arun was known as the second fastest flowing river in the country. The Romans were once stationed in Pulborough but it was the Saxons that bridged the River Arun here and the River Rother at nearby Stopham, thus providing a much needed stop-over for cattle drovers with easy access to water. The Swan bridge built in 1738 still survives today, although a more modern bridge and carriageway has since been constructed alongside it.
Pulborough has one of the fastest growing and most popular Angling Clubs in the South of England, with the Society providing many initiatives to support the local youngsters. Angling training as well as talks are offered to local clubs and youth and conservation groups, with much focus being on the support, maintenance and improvement of the local habitat in conjunction with government departments.
Although completed in 1930, the golf club in Pulborough, designed by golf architects Guy Campbell and Cecil Hutchinson, wasn't officially opened until 23rd April 1931. The West Sussex Golf Club, a private member's club, has been featured in many books and according to the 'World Atlas of Golf' the course is in the top 100 of the British Isles. The late British golf writer and commentator Henry Longhurst wrote about the stunningly beautiful heathland course with much affection, and Sir Peter Allen, author of 'Play the Best Courses' rates the 6th and 13th as the best inland holes in the British Isles.
Set in a sheltered valley is the Pulborough Brooks RSPB nature reserve. In autumn and winter thousands of wild ducks and other water birds are attracted to the area, whilst in the summer the reserve is a haven for all kinds of wildlife including birds, butterflies, wild flowers and dragonflies. The reserve holds a year-round programme of events and guided walks, and is the perfect way to get 'up close' with nature accompanied by like-minded people as well as expert guides.
The present church in the village is the Church of St Mary and dates as far back as the 12th century, with the nave being built during the 15th century. There are a number of interesting features, one being the font which is at least 11th century or earlier. St Mary's has a varied and vibrant church community of all ages.
With Pulborough being on the edge of the commuter belt, it still retains a scenic and peaceful aura. It has a range of facilities including a large Sainsburys and Tesco stores. The railway station is on the Arun Valley Line from Victoria to Arundel. It is approximately 75 minutes away from London Victoria by train.
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