BISHOPRIC - HORSHAM
Bishopric
The Bishopric in Horsham derives its name from the Archbishop of Canterbury, who owned the land in the fifteenth century and received a charter to hold regular markets.
Markets have featured in the Bishopric ever since and continue today, with the Horsham General Market taking place every Saturday.
The Bishopric has two thriving pubs; The Kings Arms and The Olive Branch. Both can trace their roots back to the medieval markets.
From 1996 to 2016, the Bishopric was home to “Rising Universe,” a hydraulic water sculpture more commonly known as the Shelley Fountain. It was arguably Horsham’s most iconic landmark but was decommissioned and removed due to high running and maintenance costs.
First-time visitors to the Bishopric should note it comprises of two distinct areas separated by Albion Way. To the East is the pedestrianised section that extends from West Street. The Western part of the Bishopric lies on the A281, which also forms Guildford Road.
Featured Bishopric Profiles:
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Bishopric News:
- Broadwood Morris Day of Dance 2026
- Successful weekend for Horsham Backgammon Club at major UK tournament
- Broadwood Morris Day of Dance 2025
- Danish homeware store Søstrene Grene to open in Horsham
- Horsham District's Winning Christmas Magic Displays announced
- Horsham pub landlady to appear on BBC One's Blankety Blank
- A new Arts and Crafts Market is coming to Horsham.
Upcoming Bishopric Events:
- Sep 06 - Horsham Tap & Vine Takeover
- Sep 06 - Sunday Roast - The Green Dragon
- Sep 06 - Tap & Vine: Soulberry Jam Band - The Kings Arms
- Sep 11 - Live Music - The Kings Arms
- Sep 12 - Circa79 - The Green Dragon
- Sep 13 - Sunday Roast - The Green Dragon
- Sep 13 - Live Music - The Kings Arms
- Sep 18 - Live Music - The Kings Arms
- Sep 20 - Sunday Roast - The Green Dragon
- Sep 20 - Live Music - The Kings Arms
- Sep 25 - Live Music - The Kings Arms
- Sep 27 - Sunday Roast - The Green Dragon
- Sep 27 - Live Music - The Kings Arms
- Oct 02 - Live Music - The Kings Arms
- Oct 02 - JoJo Miles - The Green Dragon