Fontwell, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Fontwell is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,941. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Fontwell
Fontwell Park Racecourse is a horse racing course located in the village of Fontwell in West Sussex, England, owned by ARC Racing. It features a unique figure of eight steeplechase course and a conventional oval hurdles course.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,941 |
| Population Density | 1,348 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8552°, -0.6483° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.5 inches (1,004 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
About Fontwell
Fontwell is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,941. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8552°N, 0.6483°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 135 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Fontwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.9").
Schools in Fontwell
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slindon College | - | - | - | - |
| Great Ballard School | - | - | - | - |
| Slindon CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Amicus School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Fontwell
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60s Swinging Radio | classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio 80s | 80s, greatest hits | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Express FM Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Christmas Radio (MP3) | christmas music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Angel Radio (HQ) | nostalgia, oldies | MP3 96 kbps | |
| BFBS Aldershot | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Angel Radio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Shine Radio | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Redhill - 100.4FM | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Redhill | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Basingstoke | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Woking | - | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Fontwell
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberley Fire Station (museum exhibit) | ||||
| Arundel Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Bignor Roman Villa | ||||
| Bognor Regis Museum | ||||
| BT Connected Earth Telecommunications Hall | ||||
| Cass Sculpture Foundation | ||||
| Electricity Hall | ||||
| Fishbourne Roman Palace | ||||
| Haslemere Education Museum | ||||
| Haslemere Educational Museum | ||||
| Littlehampton Museum | ||||
| Midhurst Museum | ||||
| Midhurst Museum Too | ||||
| Munucipal Engine House (Gas engine display) | ||||
| Museum Entrance | ||||
| Museum Office | ||||
| Petworth Cottage Museum | ||||
| Railway Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Rustington Museum | ||||
| Southdown Bus Garage | ||||
| Storrington and District Museum | ||||
| Tangmere Military Aviation Museum | ||||
| The Novium | ||||
| Village Garage & Cycle Shop | ||||
| Weald & Downland Open Air Museum | ||||
| Wheelwright's Shop | ||||
| Wireless Exhibition |
Libraries in Fontwell
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwick Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Angmering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arundel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Billingshurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bognor Regis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chichester College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chichester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Durrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Preston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haslemere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resources Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Liphook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Littlehampton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Midhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Petworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pulborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rustington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Selsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Simone's library | 0.0 | |||||
| Storrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wittering Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fontwell
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draper’s Yard | |||||
| Ford Open Air Market |
Hotels in Fontwell
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Fontwell
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fontwell
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Fontwell
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fauna Brewing | ||||
| Firebird Brewery | ||||
| Gribble Inn | ||||
| Hand Brew Co | ||||
| Hepworth's Brewery | ||||
| Langham Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Fontwell
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Fontwell
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | Large Airport |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | Large Airport |
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Brighton City Airport | ESH | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Northolt | NHT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Barcombe-North Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Baynard's Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berry Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bognor Regis Lec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chelworth House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilsfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Danehill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denham Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsfold Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Englefield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fairoaks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Firs Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Folly Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frieslands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ginge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goldstone Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goodwood Aerodrome | QUG | Small Airport |
| Greenlease Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hadfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harpsden Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hatchgate Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haw Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hickstead Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fontwell
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Mary's Church | |
| St. Margaret Parish Church | |
| St. Richard’s Catholic Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Fontwell?
Fontwell has a population of 1,941 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,348 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Fontwell?
Fontwell has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.
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