The Midhurst Vision:
creative ideas for the future

Aspirational image of the roundabout in Midhurst West Sussex

© Deacon Design Landscape Architects

Midhurst is innovative

finding new ways of doing things, solving problems and thinking creatively

  • innovative due to community connectivity and involvement

  • collaborative and has open governance, with innovation at its core

  • championing contemporary and sustainable architecture

  • with an emphasis on tree planting and creative landscaping

  • developing modern affordable housing

  • managing traffic and creating pedestrian areas in ways that maximise quality of life

  • a hub for entrepreneurs and creative businesses, with super-fast connectivity

  • a place that brings its heritage to life in a creative way

Aspirational image of Sainsburys in Midhurst West Sussex

© Deacon Design Landscape Architects

Midhurst is vibrant

a town full of life and energy

  • making the most of SDNPA visitor centre and all the activities of Cowdray and Ruins

  • a hive of activity with events and programmes making it a "place to be"

  • a town that feels very alive without being noisy or congested

  • served by a good supermarket and a wide selection of interesting/specialist shops

  • host to regular markets in the MarketSquare - some traditional) some new - eg. Slow Food Sussex

  • a town that offers high quality education and lifelong learning

  • able to offer covered outdoor space for al-fresco eating and entertainment

  • known for its "green" lido and many other sports and recreational opportunities

  • connected to inspirational businesses with opportunities for well-paid work & entrepreneurialism - raising average local incomes

  • a hub for innovative affordable work spaces for local start-ups

Aspirational image of the walkway outside the Grange in Midhurst West Sussex

© Deacon Design Landscape Architects

Midhurst is green

'bringing the South Downs in' - greening the built environment to create a sense of place

  • a town that's in harmony with its rural location in the heart of South Downs NP

  • a magical and memorable place to be with its creative planting and solar lighting

  • embracing its old name 'middle wooded' with its ambitious tree planting schemes

  • a place that promotes sustainable living

  • eco-vehicle friendly

  • a town with an integrated cycle and footpath network

  • a place that has an integrated eco-transport system

  • an area served by a continuous local hop-on, hop-off shuttle bus

  • known for nurturing "Green Businesses"

  • place to go for exceptional food and drink made with locally sourced ingredients