Bognor Regis Parks - Hotham Park

Trees form shadows over the grass on a sunny day in Hotham Park as the pathway winds round them

Bognor Regis parks and gardens

Two parks in Bognor Regis proudly fly the prestigious Green Flag mark of quality, which shows just how lucky you are to be planning a holiday here!

Named after the 18th century founder of Bognor Regis, Sir Richard Hotham, the many trees in family-friendly Hotham Park provide shade on the hottest of days and Marine Park Gardens in Aldwick, with its fantastic year-round bedding displays benefits from the fresh sea breezes of neighbouring Aldwick beach.

You’ll also want to pay a visit to next door neighbour West Park, a lovely open space next to the seafront and a great spot to walk your dogs, have a picnic or take the children to play.

Hotham Park, Bognor Regis

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Just five minutes walk from Bognor Regis town centre, seafront and Butlins Resort, Hotham Park is a delightful place to while away the day at little or no cost! T: +44 (0)1903 737960 - Arun District Council Parks

Type

Attraction - Park / Garden

Contact Details

Group Travel

  • Group travel available

    • Description

    Named after Sir Richard Hotham, the founder of the 18th century fashionable seaside resort of Bognor (Regis), Hotham Park is one of Sussex by the Sea’s most historic green spaces. Close to the town centre and Butlins, this Green Flag awarded park is where Sir Richard built his home in 1792. The house (now privately owned) is not open to the public. 

    The Park underwent major restoration work following a £2.2 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2006 and features several gardens and specimen trees from all over the world.

    Visitors to Hotham Park can enjoy:

    • Mediterranean and Tropical Gardens,
    • a newly refurbished (2018) accessible children’s play area, 
    • miniature railway (with wheelchair access),
    • Alice in Wonderland Picnic Table and picnic area, plus more wooden sculptures
    • Wild Forest Falls Adventure Golf 
    • Hotham Park Cafe

     
    Several events run throughout the year in Hotham Park.

    From Proms in the Park, and other events organised by Bognor Regis Town Council to the annual Country Fair, Music in the Park and Carols in the Park plus others organised by the volunteers of the Hotham Park Heritage Trust there’s often something exciting going on.

    And talking of running, the Bognor Regis ParkRun team organise a great way to enjoy the park, every Saturday morning - why not join in?

     

    While Sussex by the Sea make every effort to ensure all information on this site is correct at the time of publishing we encourage all visitors to check the attraction’s website or contact them direct before travelling, especially for information relating to prices / tickets, specialist information and opening times.
     

Address

High Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1HW

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Road Directions

On the junction of the A259 and Bognor Regis High Street, there are car parks at the south eastern gate and at the north west gate in London Road (including Coach Parking). The park is a ten minute walk from Bognor Regis Town Centre, the main seafront and Butlins.

Public Transport Directions

Bognor Regis mainline rail station is approximately ten minutes walk away. All local buses stop in Bognor Regis High Street and the 700 Coastliner bus stops at the University, opposite the southeast gate to the park. 

Accessibility

  • Accessible facilities - contact provider for details

Opening

  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Winter

Parking

  • On site parking

Public transport

  • Bus stop within walking distance
  • Train station within walking distance

Toilets

  • Public toilets on site

Venue hire

  • Venue hire available

Photos

  1. A band member in a red waistcoat and white shirt plays the flute with his back to the camera in Hotham Park. The conductor's baton can be seen in the background.
  2. A family rides in a bright blue covered sailing boat as the sun shines on the water of Hotham Park Boating Lake.
  3. Green trees frame the white building of Hotham House at the end of Hotham Park.
  4. The entrance to Hotham Park putting green where golfers can be seen enjoying themselves.