As a kid I would go to the park, use the leisure facilities and now every time that I go back something has been changed or updated, like the cinema or the leisure centre. The place will always be special to me and I know there is nowhere else quite like it - nowhere else will quite live up to it.

Everyone who lives in Horsham seems to be very proud of the town and this is evident by the way it is looked after, it is clean and well kept and has a wonderful friendly atmosphere. If you are thinking of live here go for it, you won't regret it.

I moved here from London a year ago. Prices are ever so slightly cheaper, the air is cleaner and best of all, the people are incredibly friendly.

Why live in the city? If you want London then it is only an hour away on the train, as is Brighton!

The only thing is really lacks is a bigger range of pleasant places to eat out - there are a few pizza/pasta style places and the usual take aways but not much else. A few nice pubs though - the Black Jug, for instance.

The shopping centre is good - plenty of choice between large high street chains (M&S, BHS, Next, Monsoon) plus some unique small shops including The Cheese Shop, antiques and antiquarian book shops, small boutiques etc. Wide choice of cafes and restaurants including French, Thai, Chinese, Indian and good pub food out of town in villages.

Sports enthusiasts can find tennis, golf, athletics, football, cricket etc. Excellent primary and secondary schools, with single sex secondary education available. Girls school has language college status.

Lots of local initiatives to make things more pleasant such as Horsham in Bloom, Saturday Farmers Market, Horsham Festival, bandstand events in the main square (Carfax) etc. Good place to live for families, older people but perhaps a little quiet for young singles, although plenty of bars and pubs and one night club!

It's quiet though, lots of pubs, only a few decent ones - nothing in the way of night life. But London and Brighton are not far on train, and most people tend to go there for big nights out. Lots of young people, sports facilities currently being upgraded, a few decent restaurants around, but for better quality eating, there are tons of surrounding villages with more exclusive venues that do fantastic food. Any of the local/country type pubs will be warm, welcoming, offering traditional fare.

Basically - great commuter spot, not for the very young as a very quiet town, great for families and those wanting to settle down. Only trouble is the usual Friday/Saturday too-much-to-drink crowd, but police always on hand and on look out.

Town is covered by CCTV and all services are located to town centre - Police, Fire, Hospital. Property is very expensive to buy and rent, and hence the majority of the population work in the town to be able to live here!