Incredible London commuter village is home to whackiest of races and UK's best pub

Pulborough is home to an annual 12 hour lawnmower race (Image: Getty) Londoners are increasingly seeking a slower pace of life, with many escaping the hustle and bustle of the city for the tranquillity of the countryside. But one quant commuter village in West Sussex is home to some rather strange high-octane thrills. Despite its small size, Pulborough boasts direct train services to Victoria Station - and easy access to Gatwick airport .

It's also frequently listed among the best places to live in the UK. And every year it hosts the British Lawn Mower Racing Association's annual 12-hour race. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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