Horsham is a market town on the upper reaches of the river Arun, on the fringe of the Weald in West Sussex, England. The town is 31 miles south south-west of London, 18.5 miles north-west of Brighton and 26 miles north-east of the county town of Chichester. The town has two mainline railway stations with services to London and the south coast. The historic town centre Carfax offers a wide range of restaurants, services, and shopping facilities. Horsham offers a selection of schools and colleges. Horsham Park is extremely popular with families, with many events held throughout the year, the Pavilions Sport and Leisure Centre offers a variety of activities, and a theatre and two cinemas for entertainment. There are many popular villages around Horsham including Barns Green, Mannings Heath, Slinfold, and Warnham.