Madgwick Park, Chichester

Introduction

Welcome to Madgwick Park Travel Plan website. This page is designed to give you up to date travel information and inform you about travel facilities in your area.

On this page you can find information on: 

  • Your Local Area (Inc. Map)
  • Local Pedestrian Network
  • Local Cycle Network
  • Travel by Bus – routes and service information
  • Travel by Rail – station facilities, ticket and service information
  • Car Travel Options
  • Local Events
  • Travel Vouchers

Much of the information is provided through direct links to other websites, this ensures that the information we give you is as up to date as possible. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for exciting blogs, photos and travel updates! 

Your Local Area

Your home is located within an accessible area of Chichester with the town centre being only a 10-minute cycle ride away where you can find a variety of amenities!

Accessibility Map

The accessibility map below highlights all of your local facilities and places of local interest to you. 

There are two bus stops both within 8 minutes’ walk from Madgwick Park which are located on Stane Street and by Chichester Park Hotel. Within close proximity to the site is three supermarkets (Sainsburys, Lidl and Aldi), Portfield Retail Park, John Lewis, McDonald’s, Homebase and various other shops. These are all within a 10 minute walk from Madgwick Park. 

A wider range of services can be found in Chichester City Centre which include banks, restaurants, pharmacies, shops, cafes and cinemas.  

Local Pedestrian Network

Taking part in a walking group is a great opportunity for socialising and meeting new people! Chichester has several walking groups such as:

  • Chichester Walkers – A local, voluntary, walking group with arranged walks every 2 weeks. Nearly all walks are circular, varying from between 4 and 5 miles. Visit https://chichesterwalkers.co.uk/

Local Cycle Network 

If you fancy getting out on your bike, cycle routes in the area make your trip an easy way to travel. The map below shows cycle routes within the area of Chichester.

  • National Cycle Routes 288 and 2 accessible from your new home!
  • App-bike cycle hire
  • Closest bike shop is Halfords which is a 10-minute walk and a 4-minute cycle away.
  • Halfords offers free bike checks
  • Cycle groups – Chichester City Riders, Southdown Velo  
  • West Sussex County Council cycle journey planner – certain routes are also provided with route maps https://cyclejourneyplanner.westsussex.gov.uk/ .

With so many great cycling routes on your doorstep why not put on your cycle helmet and get active! Here are some Autumn cycling tips for our journeys:

  • Wear appropriate, non-slip footwear.
  • A thick pair of gloves, but make sure you can still brake safely.
  • Check the weather beforehand and dress appropriately or wear layers.
  • After riding in bad weather, give your bike a quick rinse to remove any dirt to keep it in good condition.
  • Take it slow if it’s cold outside, your body will take a minute to warm up.

Travel by Bus 

Amazing News! The Governments £3 bus fare scheme (single adult tickets) has now been introduced, but remember to check before you travel if it applies to your journey. It will run till at least March 2027!

The local bus network offers convenient routes to most local destinations, with frequent services, this could be the travel mode for you. Buses run regularly all through the day, so whether you need to get to work, the shops or pick up the children from school the bus provides comprehensive access to many destinations. 

Your nearest bus stop is on Stane Street, called ‘Madgwick Park’, around a 3-5 minute walk from your home. Service 55 operated by Stagecoach offers a half hourly service to Chichester Bus Station,, St Richards Hospital and Tangmere. Service 99 operated by Compass Bus provides additional links to Chichester Bus Station and Petworth. A summary of bus services near to your home can be seen below:

For full timetable information and service updates visit https://www.stagecoachbus.com/ or https://compass-travel.co.uk/

Stay up to date with your nearby bus services as well as other local bus routes and times by visiting https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/travel-and-public-transport/bus-and-coach-travel/plan-your-journey/bus-routes-and-timetables/.  

Travel by Rail 

Chichester Train Station is located approximately 2 miles southwest of your home at Madgwick Park, accessible within a 33 minute walk or a 13 minute cycle. Station facilities include: CCTV, ATM machine, toilets, 180 cycle storage spaces, a waiting room, WiFi, telephones and a café. 

From Chichester Train Station, Southern Railways services run on a frequent basis to key destinations such as London Victoria (1h 30), Southampton (55 mins), Brighton (1h) and Gatwick Airport (1h).  

If you’re a keen cyclist and fancy getting the train then plan your journey with PlusBike. It’s a free resource tool with all the information you need to plan a stress free journey, visit https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/on-the-train/train-travel-with-bicycles/ 

National Rail offers a text service for travelers on the move. More information can be found at https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/traintracker-text/. You can also create a pocket timetable (visit http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/planjourney/search) for up to 3 selected departures and/or arrivals including Mondays-Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. This timetable can be downloaded as a PDF and printed. 

Try visiting the National Rail website for information regarding live arrivals and departures. 

Car Travel Options

Car sharing is a great way to split the costs, meet new people and reduce your carbon footprint!

Lift Share – a car sharing scheme where you can join a group and enter your journey to see if anyone else is heading the same way. For more information or to join head to https://liftshare.com/uk/community/eastsussexcarshare

West Sussex Carshare- It is free to join and will match you with a passenger or rider to complete your journey. Visit https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/travel-and-public-transport/travelwise-sustainable-transport/join-a-car-sharing-scheme/

Co-Wheels Car Club- pay as you go car hire scheme, with 5 vehicle locations in Chichester. You can book by phone or simply book online. Join Co-wheels for £1 and receive £25 free driving credit! https://www.co-wheels.org.uk/

Electric Vehicles

Make the switch to electric and you’ll be benefiting from lower / no fuel costs!

Electric charging points in Chichester:

  • Barnfield Retail Park – 0.3 miles
  • Chichester Park Hotel – 0.7 miles
  • Melbourne Road – 1.3 miles

Visit zap-map.com for more information on available charging points in your local area.

Local Events 

See what’s going on in your local area. A full list of events in Chichester can be found here https://www.visitchichester.org/events  

To find events further afield, why not take a look at the events planned in Hampshire too. Click on the link to find out more http://www.westsussex.info/events.shtml 

See if you can add any of these events to your calendar. You’ll get to know your local area, or just have a bit of fun, and for some join in on international events. 

Travel Vouchers

Each address at Madgwick Park is eligible for either a £100 Halfords voucher to spend on cycling equipment, a Stagecoach bus voucher up to the value of £100 or cycle training (inc. adult training) with West Sussex County Council. Email your name, address and the voucher you would like to travelplan@paulbashamassociates.com to confirm if you can claim.

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