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

    Hotham Park

    This Green Flag park in Bognor Regis is where the founder of Bognor Regis, Sir Richard Hotham, built his home in 1792.

  • Boats shaped as white swans look out into the distance on Mewsbrook Park Boating Lake

    Mewsbrook Park

    With its café, boating lake, miniature railway and play area, this Littlehampton park has been flying the prestigious Green Flag award for a decade now.

  • Swanbourne lodge is just visible over the lake beneath the green trees at Arundel Park

    Arundel Park

    Enjoy walks, boating at Swanbourne Lake and access to the South Downs National Park - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Parks and gardens

Thousands of people enjoy the safe, welcoming and well-maintained parks of Sussex by the Sea, in Arundel, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton and surrounding villages.

A Green Flag Award Flag against a blue skyPublic Parks such as Hotham Park in Bognor Regis, Mewsbrook Park in Littlehampton and Marine Park Gardens in Aldwick are among the very best in Sussex and the whole of the UK. These parks have flown the prestigious Green Flag for several years, a well deserved award from Keep Britain Tidy for being amazing spaces to spend time outdoors.

Arun District Council, along with dedicated bands of volunteers take great pride in keeping the public parks attractive, clean, safe and Tivoli Lifestyle manage a great range of outdoor recreation facilities,set within the Parks.and Open Spaces of the district.

The mild climate and high sunshine levels mean Sussex has a world class horticultural history and some wonderful Sussex gardens can be found, including Jubilee Gardens in Arundel, a garden with medieval ruins. There’s also the stunning Arundel Castle Collector Earl’s Garden and a whole range of gardens, large and small open for charity under the National Gardens Scheme.

Use the Search facility  or click on the town links to choose your next park to visit or call in to one of the local Visitor Information Points for more ideas.

 

Mewsbrook Park

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A Green Flag park close to Littlehampton seafront with plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained. T: +44 (0)1903 737951 - Arun District Council

Type

Attraction - Park / Garden

Contact Details

Group Travel

  • Group travel available

    • Description

    Open 365 days a year; cafe open all year round, Littlehampton miniature railway and boating lake open seasonally and for special events.
     
    Holder of a prestigious Green Flag since 2005, which is an award given to only the best parks in the country, Mewsbrook Park, established in the 1930s, contains a rich, colourful mixture of permanent and annual planting and has a range of facilities to keep visitors of all ages entertained.  Mewsbrook Park has an active community group who organise events and activities in the park.
     
    The miniature railway takes passengers on a picturesque route between the park and Norfolk Gardens and is popular with visitors of all ages.
     
    Facilities: cafe, car park (Littlehampton Sports and Swimming Centre), toilets, original Art Deco shelters, miniature railway, boating lake with viewing platforms, children’s play area, children’s quiz trail, small football pitch, picnic area, interpretation boards, conservation area (Ruby Gardens).  View DisabledGo's detailed access guide for Mewsbrook Park.
     
    Mewsbrook Park has an active community group who organise events and activities in the park.
     
     
     

    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

Hendon Avenue, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 2LX

Map

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Road Directions

Heading West on the A27, turn south onto the A284. Go straight over the Wick roundabout and follow the road to the juction with Franciscan Way. Turn left onto Franciscan Way and at the mini roundabout turn left again. Turn right at the next roundabout and follow the B2140 to the seafront. Turn left and continue along the B2140. Mewsbrook Park is on the left behind the Swimming Centre. There is some free parking on Hendon Avenue or a pay and display car park by the Swimming Centre.

Public Transport Directions

Approximately 15 minute walk along the riverside and promenade from Littlehampton Rail Station and Anchor Springs main bus stop (outside Waitrose supermarket).

Catering

  • Café on site
  • Picnic facilities

Children

  • Family friendly

Opening

  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Winter

Parking

  • Parking nearby

Toilets

  • Public toilets on site