Littlehampton Beach
Littlehampton, West Sussex
A large predominantly shingle beach but sand is revealed when the tide goes out. This is a well developed beach resort with a theme park and fair. It is a good beach for families.
Beach Type
Shingle & SandFacilities
Toilets with disabled facilitiesFirst aid post
Lost child centre
Beach showers
Cafe/restaurants and shops
Activities
SwimmingWindsurfing
Power boating
Sailing
Diving and fishing
There is also adventure golf and a pitch 'n' putt area
Nature and Wildlife
There is an award winning developement along the promenade towards the river.Parking
There are several pay car parks close to the beach.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
YesCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned regularly and there are litter bins.Dogs
Dog access is restricted to certain areas of the beach during the summer and dogs must be kept on leads on the promenade.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: LittlehamptonCounty: West Sussex
Latitude/Longitude: 50.8014, -0.523994
Postcode: BN16 2NA
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Littlehampton can be reached from the A259.Public Transport
Littlehampton train station is not far from the beach and there is a bus stop at the beach as well.Nearest Railway Stations
Littlehampton (About a mile and a half away)Angmering (Approx. 2 miles away)
Ford (Approx. 3 miles away)
Arundel (Approx. 4 miles away)
Goring-by-Sea (Approx. 4 miles away)
Tourist Information
Tourist Information Centre. Windmill Complex. Coastguard Road. Littlehampton. West Sussex. BN17 5LH. Tel: 01903 713480. Fax: 01903 713480. Email: tourism@arun.gov.uk. Web: www.sussexbythesea.comSee the Environment Agency report for this beach