• Three girls in riding helmets sit on top of brown horses at a riding centre in Arundel

    Things to do in Arundel

    Enjoy a fantastic range of activities in Arundel, including horse riding, boating, wildlife watching, shopping and sightseeing.

  • Tables and chairs are occupied with people enjoying food outside West Beach Café against the grassy sand dunes of Littlehampton West Beach

    Cafés and concessions 

    Littlehampton has plenty of places for you to enjoy a customary seaside ice cream or a plate of fish and chips.

  • Bognor Regis pier at sunset

    A sunset at sea

    Bognor Regis' long record of sunshine hours make it one of the most popular resorts in the south.

  • Arundel Castle appears as a sillhouette behind the nighttime festivities of Arundel Festival

    Contemporary culture

    Enjoy the many theatre, music and art events on offer in Arundel all year round, including the popular annual arts festival which takes place each August.

  • A teddy bear sits next to a round tray with multicoloured jewellery hanging down around it

    Gifts and souvenirs

    Buy all sorts of treats and trinkets to take home as a reminder of your visit.

  • food shelves at simply delicious delicatessan in BR

    Food and drink

    Find Sussex restaurants, farmers' markets, pretty village pubs and waterside cafés.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Message to Visitors, Residents, Event Organisers and Hospitality Businesses

Coronavirus (Covid-19) guidance

Sadly, all attractions and hospitality businesses are now temporarily closed under UK Government guidance, which is necessarily and constantly evolving.

All residents and visitors with bookings should contact the individual businesses to check their operating status, postponement and cancellation policies.

 

VISITORS  & RESIDENTS

Please keep up to date with the latest news from our local tourism & hospitality businesses and event organisers via our social media links at Facebook and Twitter

Following the message from the UK Prime Minister on 23 March 2020, ALL  CURRENT public events have been cancelled or postponed to a later date.  See the latest Arun District Council message to Event Organisers here

For those events still published on this site for later in the year, please check with the event organiser direct before travelling.

 

ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL

Read the LATEST  COVID-19 INFORMATION for residents and local businesses 

 

THE SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK

The Park Authority has developed a new interactive map  to promote food and drink suppliers in and close to the National Park. Many businesses have adapted and are doing deliveries and/or collection only, to connect communities to the range of food and drink on offer. The map also showcases the community support groups who help deliver food & other vital supplies for the Park's rural communities.

 

HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES & EVENT ORGANISERS

Please check: sussexbythesea.com/tourism-business-centre  for  a round up of  and links to the latest  OFFICIAL business advice.

 

UK GOVERNMENT  ANNOUNCEMENTS & ADVICE

For the latest UK Government announcements and guidance along with lots more information, see  www.gov.uk/coronavirus

 

We look forward to welcoming more visitors to Sussex by the Sea soon.

For any tourist information queries, please email sussexbythesea@arun.gov.uk  

Things to do

From things to do in Sussex with kids to tourist attractions and activities for groups, fun days out on England’s sunny south coast start and end in Sussex by the Sea!

In Arundel, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton and surrounding areas you’ll find the perfect mix of activities to add to your holiday diary.

Enjoy sport and leisure activities like golf, sailing, swimming and fishing.

Walk, cycle or horseride on the level Coastal Plain or enjoy the glorious South Downs countryside.

Have a family day out at the beach and play on the seaside amusements. Go wildlife watching, shopping or take in an art exhibition.

Discover the area’s rich history and heritage, local culture and unusual contemporary architecture. Don't forget to check for what’s on  all year round too!

Search for things to do using the search facility, and apply filters to match your personal choice, or zoom in on the map to see their locations. You can also add your choices to your own personal itinerary planner to view or email to yourself for reference.

Littlehampton Museum

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Discover a fascinating insight into the history of Littlehampton at this wonderful museum. Events and Exhibitions throughout the year. T:+44 (0)1903 738100

Type

Attraction - Museums & Galleries

Contact Details

Group Travel

  • Group travel available

    • Description

     

    Littlehampton Museum is in the heart of the town centre and offers a fascinating insight into the community’s social history through a variety of exciting galleries showcasing local people’s collections and archaeological treasures.
     
    Explore the maritime gallery to learn about sunken shipwrecks. Take a peek in the Victorian case at a 100-year-old nightdress. The Roman silver coin hoard will amaze young and old alike. Plus, learn about the people living in Littlehampton 2,000 years ago.
     
    The Museum also has a lively temporary exhibition programme, featuring the work of local artists and school groups, as well as showcasing the Museum's collection throughout the year. Pop in to pick up the exhibition programme and check out the active education and outreach service, as well as an established programme of activities for the kids every school holiday!
     
    Open from 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and 10.30am to 4.30pm on Saturdays. Admission and helpful advice is all free so come along and enjoy a visit to your local family museum.
     
     
    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

Manor House, Church Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5EW

Map

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Road Directions

Pay and display parking is in the town centre in Manor House car park, right next door to the Museum. See the Google Map supplied for more details.

Public Transport Directions

Five minutes walk from Littlehampton rail station. www.southernrailway.com 

Two minutes walk from Anchor Springs bus stop. www.stagecoachbus.com

Located on the north east side of the town centre, just beyond the High Street.

Accessibility

  • Accessible facilities - contact provider for details

Animals

  • No dogs allowed (except guide dogs)

Children

  • Family friendly

Groups

  • Groups welcome

Opening

  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Winter

Parking

  • Parking nearby

Public transport

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

Setting

  • All-weather
  • Town centre setting

Shopping

  • Gift shop