🌊 West Wittering Beach, West Sussex

West Wittering Beach is one of the most popular and picturesque sandy beaches in the South of England. Located at the entrance of Chichester Harbour, this Blue Flag award-winning beach is well-loved for its unspoiled natural beauty, clean water, wide open sands, and safe environment for families and swimmers.

🌊 What to Expect

West Wittering Beach is the perfect destination for a relaxing family day out or a refreshing seaside escape from London. Whether you're coming for a swim, a beach picnic, or a peaceful walk, the wide sands and scenic views won’t disappoint.

Sandcastle Paradise: Soft golden sand is perfect for building sandcastles and beach games. Grassy Picnic Areas: Large green fields near the car park are great for family picnics and games.The beach is a mix of sand and shingle, with gentle waves and shallow waters perfect for paddling. Southend is also home to amusements, arcades, Adventure Island theme park, and numerous seafront attractions.

🚆 Nearest Train Station

Station: Chichester

🚗 Car Parking

There are several car parks close to the seafront, including:

• Large Managed Car Park: Available on-site, with pre-booking required during peak times via JustPark.

  Please visit www.justpark.com for more info.

  Postcode: PO20 8AJ

  Opening Hours: Typically 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM in summer.

  Charges: Vary by season and duration; expect higher rates in summer holidays.

  🚻 Toilets & Facilities

  Public toilets are available along the seafront, including baby changing facilities and accessible toilets.

  Toilets: Clean, well-maintained toilet blocks are available on-site, including disabled access and baby-changing facilities.

  Showers & Drinking Water: Cold water taps and beach showers are available for rinsing off.

  Lifeguards: Present during the summer season to ensure swimmer safety.

  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Kids Facilities

  Perfect for Children: The gently sloping beach and calm shallow waters make it ideal for young children to paddle and play safely.

  🍦 Food & Ice Cream

  Plenty of cafés, seafood stalls, fish and chips shops, and ice cream parlours line the promenade.

  Beach Café: A seasonal café serves drinks, snacks, and ice cream.

  

  🏖️ Sand Type

  Mainly sandy with some areas of shingle, especially at high tide.

  🏊 Swimming & Watersports

  Swimming:

  Excellent water quality and calm seas make it a popular swimming spot. It's safest to swim during lifeguarded hours and between the flags.

  Watersports:Popular for windsurfing, paddleboarding, and kayaking – equipment hire is available nearby.

  Please Always check tide times before entering the water. Strong currents can occur during tidal changes.

  📅 Best Time to Visit

  Spring to late summer is ideal. Sunny weekends can be busy—arrive early to avoid crowds.

  📍 Location Address: West Wittering Beach, West Sussex, PO20 8AJ

  📍 West Wittering Beach on Google Map

  Note: Travel times and services may vary; please check with local operators before planning your visit.

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