Littlehampton is surrounded by plenty of history, things to do and see, and is the ideal place to stay whether you want to relax or explore the surrounding area.
Once you have walked the length of the beautiful beaches, soaking up the sea-air, watching the boats come and go, the fisherman arriving with their catches or the locals families crabbing on the pier, then you can venture to many a place:
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Harbour Park With it's delightful "New England" fishing village setting, Harbour Park is one of the finest Amusement Parks on the South Coast. With Indoor & Outdoor Attractions it has all the makings of a great family day out.
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East Beach Cafe Sunday Telegraph - "brilliant local line-caught bream and bass, great mussels and really superb lobster...Even the coffee is roasted in the town and delivered daily by bicycle". |
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Littlehampton Golf Club The welcoming, modern Clubhouse offers friendly hospitality with a wide range of menus, with relaxing bars and lounges catering to the needs of members and visitors alike. |
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Look and Sea Visitor Centre The magnificent Viewing Tower is the ideal way to complete a visit to the Look and Sea Centre. With a 360° panorama it provides one of the best views in Sussex. The Harbour Lights Café opens daily from 9am serving breakfasts, home cooked lunches, snacks, teas & coffees and much more. Including delicous fresh local crab or lobster salad, or beer battered fish & chips whilst soaking up the sun on the glorious patio overlooking the harbour. The Heritage Exhibition is currently being re-developed to focus on the seaside and harbour history of Littlehampton, but the Ship to Shore Gallery is open at present, reflecting some of the themes to be expanded in the near future You can contact the Visitor Information Centre by telephoning 01903721 866 |
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Fishing Diving Kite and Wind Surfing |
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Littlehampton Swimming and Sports Centre The Windmill Entertainment Centre Outdoor Recreation |
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Not far away... |
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SOUTH DOWNS - Only 4 miles away There is also the 31th Annual South Downs Way Walk which will take place from 18th to 26th June 2010 walking westerly from Winchester to Eastbourne. Bookings are now open. |
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ARUNDEL - Only 4.5 miles away Just a short picturesque walk is Swanbourne Lake, with many species of water fowl, fish and fabulous walks around the lake. Plus boats to hire for a row around the lake, followed by tea/cakes or a snack at the Swanbourne Lodge Cafe. Just up from here is the Arundel Wetlands, a wildlife paradise. Then there's the hugely popular Black Rabbit pub just a mile further up the road, with great food and seating overlooking the river with distant views of the castle a photographers paradise anytime but particularly during a spectacular sunset. |
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CHICHESTER - Only 10 miles away A City with art and soul, Chichester is famous for its flourishing art scene – from cutting-edge theatre to traditional classics, from rap and reggae music to blues and jazz plus jaw-dropping art collections with one of the best exhibitions of 20th century British art in the country at Pallant House Gallery, showing work by Peter Blake, Lucien Freud and Richard Hamilton. The Cathedral’s collection combines historic architecture with a varied world famous collection of modern art, including a window by Marc Chagall and John Piper’s tapestry. The Chichester Festival Theatre season presents a mix of new and classical drama, musicals and comedy. And attractions galore …. Discover Chichester’s long and dramatic history at the Chichester and District Museum; gaze into a night’s sky at the South Downs Planetarium. For historic buildings the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum at nearby Singleton is a must. |
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| GOODWOOD RACECOURSE - Only 14 miles away
It's a great day out for both the avid horse lover or the occasional visitor and is also a centre for motorsport enthusiasts with the exciting Goodwood festival of Speed starting Friday 2nd July for 3 days and the famous Goodwood revival, from Friday 17th - Sunday 20th September. |
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FONTWELL PARK - Only 7 miles away Stages a variety of meetings throughout the year – there is a choice of mid-week fixtures plus weekend and evening fixtures that combine the excitement of racing with live entertainment such as tribute bands and lots of activities for the children. Fontwell House, set in landscaped gardens is the perfect location for private parties, weddings or corporate functions. The venue caters for wedding receptions and civil marriages, enabling you to hold your ceremony and wedding reception in the same delightful setting. There are 63 acres of space that can be hired for a variety of events – the options are endless. |
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SUSSEX by the SEA |
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| Click the gallery images below to view larger pictures of the places to visit and things to do in and around the Littlehampton area.... |



























