Search for new landlord for historic Horsham pub
![Famed athlete Alfred Shrubb outside The Bedford in Horsham in 1919. He is pictured with trotting horse Kitty M who he raced against.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/legacy_oak_111054703.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
![Famed athlete Alfred Shrubb outside The Bedford in Horsham in 1919. He is pictured with trotting horse Kitty M who he raced against.](/img/placeholder.png)
The Bedford, behind Horsham Station, has been in the same hands for the past 22 years. But now owners Enterprise Inns say that the publican has decided to move on.
A spokesperson from Ei Publican Partnerships said: “We can confirm the publican’s decision to sell his lease.
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Hide Ad“The pub remains open and trading whilst he searches for a new publican to take on the site.”
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The 19th century pub was once at the forefront of an historic race between world champion athlete Alfred Shrubb - and a horse - in 1919. Shrubb stayed at The Bedford, then a hotel, while in training for the event at Horsham Cricket Ground.
In more recent times The Bedford has been lauded for its regular live music nights.
A 15-year lease of the pub is being marketed as having a traditional public bar, multi-functional lounge bar, catering facilities, beer garden and car park. The property itself has three-bedroom accommodation for the landlord, with an additional five accommodation rooms for staff, letting or private use. It also has a separate three-bedroomed cottage.
Enterprise Inns say that anyone is interested in the pub should call agents Guy Simmonds on 01332 865112.