Littlehampton & The East

Littlehampton in Sussex is a coastal gem of a town right on the UK's south coast, which prides itself on family fun and great weather. It has two beaches, a bustling marina and harbour and some stunning architecture - bringing a contemporary twist to a traditional resort.

Littlehampton's newest attraction is Action Boat or if you want a more relaxing time, last year saw the 'Long Bench'  built, which colourfully weaves and loops along the seafront, sitting alongside the International Blue Flag and Quality Coast Flag, both proudly flying again this year for the Coastguards beach in front of The Green.

Between the town’s East and West beaches lies the River Arun, offering a range of pursuits from boating trips to deep sea fishing, scuba diving to water skiing and sailing.

Take advantage of the great all-year round conditions by trying your hand at windsurfing, canoeing, kite surfing and jet-skiing.

Back on land there are riverside walks and seafront promenades to stroll along. Harbour Park, on the sandy East Beach, has an array of both indoor and outdoor attractions for all ages.

As you would expect, many of the town's events have a nautical feel and include the annual Carnival, LA Pebbles Music Festival, 'Wheels', and the Town Show, culminating in the Bonfire and Fireworks event.  

The promenade is also home to the famous East Beach Café, one of the ‘coolest’ places in the UK according to style bible Vogue, while the timeless appeal of attractive parks and boating lakes draw people to Oyster Pond and Mewsbrook Park. 

The Look&Sea! Centre has an interactive exhibition of Littlehampton’s maritime history and an 80 foot high viewing tower, with amazing panoramic views out to sea and inland towards Arundel and the South Downs.

Across the river, the untouched coastline of the West Beach offers visitors secluded sand dunes, rare plants and wildlife protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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