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.
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 wonโt 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 perfect for paddling.
Station: Chichester
There are several car parks close to the seafront, including:
Photo:Car Park
Please visit www.justpark.com for more info.
Postcode: PO20 8AJ
Opening Hours: Typically 6:30 AM โ 8:30 PM in summer.
Charges: Vary by season and duration; expect higher rates in summer holidays.Photo:Toilet and Shower Rinse Area
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.
Photo:The toilet is located behind the lifeguard Station
Showers & Drinking Water: Cold water taps and beach showers are available for rinsing off.
Lifeguards: Present during the summer season to ensure swimmer safety.
Photo:Lifeguards are keeping watch.
Perfect for Children: The gently sloping beach and waters make it ideal for young children to paddle and play safely.
Photo:Shops and Cafe areas
Cafรฉs, seafood stalls, fish and chips shops, and ice cream parlours line the promenade.
Photo:Shops and Cafe areas
Beach Cafรฉ: A seasonal cafรฉ serves drinks, snacks, and ice cream.
Photo:Cafe areas
Photo:Shops and Cafe areas
Note The beach is quite sandy, so please be mindful when preparing baby food or snacksโsand can easily get into your food. Itโs best to prepare food in advance or use containers with secure lids.
Youโll come across a few fruit-picking areas on your way to the beach where you can pick fresh fruits.
Mainly sandy with some areas of shingle, especially at high tide.
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 โ equipment hire is available nearby.
Please Always check tide times before entering the water. Strong currents can occur during tidal changes.
Spring to late summer is ideal. Sunny weekends can be busyโarrive early to avoid crowds.
๐ Location Address: West Wittering Beach, West Sussex, PO20 8AJ๐ London to West Wittering โ Train Route (From Victoria Station):
Nearest station: ๐ Chichester
๐Depart from London Victoria via Southern Railway.
๐ Journey Time: e: Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes โ 1 hour 50 minutes, depending on connections.
โ Journey time: approx. 35โ40 minutes (direct train).
๐ For live times and connections, visit: www.southernrailway.com k
From Chichester to West Wittering Beach:
Bus: Take the 52 or 53 Stagecoach bus from Chichester Station to West Wittering. The journey takes around 25โ30 minutes.
Taxi: A taxi from Chichester takes approximately 15โ20 minutes.
Driving:
From London King's Cross to Southend-on-Sea:Distance: 80 miles(apporx) ;Eastimate Time: 2 hour-3 hours (approx)
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