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Midhurst sits in a gap in the South Downs where the hills meet the River Rother, roughly halfway between the coastal plains to the south and the high weald to the north. It is a market town defined largely by its relationship with the neighbouring Cowdray Estate; you’ll notice the distinctive ‘Cowdray Yellow’ paint on many of the cottage window frames and doors throughout the town. Historically, it served as a vital crossroads for trade, and that layout remains today, with the wide North Street providing a mix of independent shops and basic amenities that serve the surrounding West Sussex villages. On the edge of the town lie the ruins of the Tudor Cowdray House, which was destroyed by fire in 1793, but the adjacent parkland remains a central part of daily life here, offering a sense of scale and openness that is rare for a town of this size. It’s a functional, well-connected spot, but its position within the National Park means the transition from the high street to deep woodland or riverside paths is remarkably short.