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Nestled along the A27 corridor between Chichester and Arundel, Fontwell is a small but well-connected settlement that sits at the foot of the South Downs National Park. Historically, the area was a quiet rural crossroads, but it has grown steadily around its most famous landmark: the horse racing track. The racecourse was founded in 1924 by Alfred Day, who notably used the unique figure-of-eight layout for the steeplechase course to make the most of the site’s topography. Beyond the turf, the locality is defined by a mix of traditional flint-walled cottages and more modern residential pockets, all within walking distance of the nearby villages of Barnham and Eastergate. Residents tend to rely on Barnham for the nearest mainline rail links to London Victoria, while the surrounding footpaths offer direct access into the woods and rolling hills of the Slindon Estate. It’s a practical spot for those who need easy road access across the south coast, yet it retains a distinct sense of being tucked away in the West Sussex countryside.