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Situated within the South Downs National Park, Findon is a downland village designated as an area of Outstanding National Beauty. There are plenty of country walks including historic Monarch’s way, a 615 mile footpath which passes through the village.
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There are no shortage of places to eat and drink in the village, with three public houses, two restaurants, a cafe and a hotel. There is also a post office, general store, butchers and a small number of other shops and services.
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Findon Sheep Fair and Village Festival takes place on the 2nd weekend of September each year, and has done so for over 200 years. Apart from sheep judging competitions there is entertainment for all ages including a funfair.
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Findon is steeped in history. Situated at the base of Cissbury Ring - the second largest Hill Fort in the country (dating back to the Iron age), the village was mentioned in the Domesday Book, and the Gun Inn dates back to the early 17th Century.
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Findon has 2 racing stables. One of them can boast two grand National winners, one of which (Aldaniti ridden by Bob Champion) was the subject of the film Champions starring John Hurt and Edward Woodard.
Everything you want to know about Findon, including the latest news, local events, what’s in the village and much much more.
This is a website for the community and anyone visiting or interested in the village. It relies on input from residents and visitors alike. If you wish to get in touch, please go to the Contacts page or just click here
- Apr 16, 2026
UPDATE TO LONG FURLONG CLOSURE
At the request of Findon Parish Council, City Fibre have now placed "Resident Traffic Only - Follow Detour" signage at the A24/Horsham Road turn off and at the top of School Hill. It might help to deter some, but others may still decide to use the village as a detour. Please continue to stay safe and vigilant.
- Apr 15, 2026
Long Furlong Closure – Traffic Through the Village
Many residents have raised concerns about the increased traffic coming through Findon during the Long Furlong closure. Your parish councillors live here too - we are experiencing the same frustrations and are actively raising the safety issues caused by this temporary diversion.
If you witness anti‑social or unsafe driving, please report it directly to the police (999 for emergency situations, 101 for non-emergencies) . These reports are essential, as they provide the evidence the Parish Council needs to push for stronger safety measures in the village. Please stay vigilant and safe while this temporary situation continues.
- Mar 31, 2026
FINDON NEWS APRIL 2026
The April edition of the Findon News is now available and can be viewed by clicking here.
- Mar 31, 2026
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - Chanctonbury Hall, Findon - Monday 27 April, 7pm
All parishioners are invited to attend this meeting. Please click here for full details.
- Mar 31, 2026
LONG FURLONG CLOSURE
Long Furlong is due to be closed from 13 - 22 April 2026. Please click here fore more details.
- Nov 11, 2025
OPERATION DOGWOOD
On October 30th, a joint exercise between a number of Findon residents and Arun District Council took place in the village hall. Named Operation Dogwood it was setup to provide a simulated emergency scenario (in this case the discovery of an unexploded bomb) and give the emergency response team some useful training. For more information, please click here.
