West Wittering Beach

West Wittering sandy beach and East Head sandy dune spit (National Trust)

Tel: 01243 514143

www.westwitteringbeach.co.uk

Blue Flag beach, acres of parking on neatly mown grass close to beach - perfect for picnics.  The sea is popular with wind & kite surfers and shallow lagoons are left on extensive sandy flats at low tide

Chichester Harbour

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The harbour is one the few remaining undeveloped coastal areas in Southern England. Bright wide expanses and intricate creeks are at the same time a major wildlife haven and among some of Britain's most popular boating waters.

Just a few miles from the city of Chichester, the harbour is a great place to visit with opportunities for land and water based recreation. Whether you are a bird watcher, dinghy sailor, walker or just seek a quiet drink with a view then you will enjoy visiting Chichester Harbour.

To visit the harbour in a sustainable way, see www.conservancy.co.uk for ideas of walks or try out the Salterns Way cycle route. The route starts in Chichester and winds through the countryside ending at the beach at West Wittering.

Visitors can see the harbour from the water by joining one of the organised boat trips, these include the solar-powered catamaran Solar Heritage or vintage oyster boat Terror. In addition the Conservancy arranges a year-round programme of guided walks and activities with events for all ages and abilities.

Local Attractions

Cass Sculpture Foundation
Chichester Festival Theatre
Fontwell Park horse racing
Golf courses at Goodwood and Hunston
Mechanical Music and Doll collection
Pagham Harbour - birdwatching, walking, photography
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
The South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
West Dean Gardens and College courses


and much more..... go to the Useful links section

Places of Interest

There's plenty to do and see in the local area - here are a few suggestions.  Go to the useful links section above on left if you need more info:

Arundel Castle
Cathedral city of Chichester
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Petworth Park (National Trust
Uppark (National Trust)

...and further afield

Head off and go further afield to

Brighton
Isle of Wight
New Forest
Oxford
Portsmouth


all within a day's drive

Horse Riding

Debbie Emery
Cakeham Stables
Tel: 0777 9041782