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Fox Goes Free, Charlton (Charlton Fox)

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Late C17th or early C18th Flint and Brick country pub, full of character and nestled in a downland valley between Goodwood Racecourse and Levin Down. The building is L shaped and you enter through a low wooden door on the west wing which leads into a small room, which was the original bar, but is now used for placing food orders, with the main bar in the larger room beyond it. There are dining areas to the front and rear of the west part of the building and a large attractive garden behind with trees, a low flint wall and downland views. The interior is characterised by wooden beams and pillars, with a lovely wooden bar, multiple chalk boards and old photographs from the area, with a focus on motor and equine sport at Goodwood. Accommodation is available in rooms upstairs.

The bar has five handpumps, one of which is used for Addlestones cider, (not recognised by CAMRA as real cider). Three pumps were used for ale at the time of visit although four may be in use in summer and and other busy times.

The pub has a rich history, having been host to the first Women's Institute meeting in England on 9th November 1915. Fans of classic Doctor Who will also recognise the exterior of the pub which featured prominently, alongside other locations in the village, in the 1975 story "Terror of the Zygons" starring Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen. Originally "The Fox" from the Charlton Hunt, "Goes Free" was added to the name in 1985 when the pub became a free house.

Information for this venue is provided by the Western Sussex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Fox; Pig & Whistle
Local Authority
Chichester District
Last updated
18/02/2019
Last surveyed
17/02/2019
Pub ID
CHI/036
Asset of Community Value

Run by Nora Laishley from 1957 to 1985. The main bar is now an amalgamation of the main bar and a formerly little used family room but the bar fittings are new. The small bar still has an old bar counter and inglenook fireplace. Many other rooms brought into use.

Run by Nora Laishley from 1957 to 1985. The main bar is now an amalgamation of the main bar and a formerly little used family room but the bar fittings are new. The small bar still has an old bar counter and inglenook fireplace. Many other rooms brought into use.

General information about historic pub interiors
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Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:15pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:15pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:15pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:15pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:15pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Fox Goes Free, Charlton

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Wednesday Evenings
Garden Garden
Views of Levin Down
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes
Compass Travel: 99 (Flexible route, advance booking only)
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