Littlehampton & The East

Home to an award-winning beach, a bustling marina and harbour and stunning contemporary architecture, Littlehampton, Sussex on the UK’s south coast is both the perfect place to enjoy a fun family holiday and take time out to relax.

Out on the waters of the River Arun, between the East and West beaches, you’ll find an activity for everyone. Try deep sea fishing, scuba diving, water skiing, sailing, kite surfing, wind surfing and more in great conditions all-year round.

Back on land, enjoy time with the kids on the International Blue Flag and Quality Coast Award-winning East Beach, or take the new Littlehampton Ferry across the river to see the untouched coastline of Littlehampton’s West Beach with its secluded sand dunes, rare plants and wildlife protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The Green Flag award-winning Mewsbrook Park, complete with boating lake, is just one of Littlehampton’s many beautiful parks and gardens. It’s conveniently located near the Coach Parks on Banjo Road – a perfect day out if you’re travelling as a group.

Colourfully weaving its way along the promenade between Harbour Park amusements and the famously unusual East Beach Café, you’ll find the UK’s longest bench (pictured). The iconic seafront landmark has just won two prestigious Civic Trust Awards, while the nearby café was dubbed one of the ‘coolest’ places in the UK by style bible Vogue.

If you’re feeling a bit more active, why not cycle along the promenade? You can hire a bike if you don't have one with you, and venture further around this flat, easy landscape. Or take a riverside walk before enjoying some tasty food and drink in one of the town’s restaurants, coffee shops or cafés.

As you may expect, many of the town's events have a nautical feel to them. Highlights include the annual Carnival and Town Show, Littlehampton Waterfront Festival and the Bonfire and Fireworks event in October. This year there are also many special events planned to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. See our events page for more.

Littlehampton Tourist Information is available at The Look & Sea! Centre. Its 80-foot high viewing tower provides amazing panoramic views out to sea and inland towards Arundel and the South Downs. There’s also an interactive exhibition about the town’s maritime history.

For more on what to do and where to stay in Littlehampton, click on one of the links below:

• Accommodation
• Attractions
• Parks & Gardens
• Shopping
• Map of Littlehampton