Littlehampton Guide

Practical guides and local knowledge

Everything you need to know about living in and visiting Littlehampton. These guides are written with genuine local knowledge.

Beach & Coast

• East Beach
  Littlehampton's award-winning sandy beach
• West Beach
  A quieter stretch of coast west of the Arun
• Climping Beach
  A wild stretch of coast west of the River Arun
• The Promenade
  Littlehampton's seafront walkway from harbour to Rustington
• Beach Safety
  Staying safe on Littlehampton's beaches and in the water
• Rock Pooling
  Exploring the coastal wildlife in Littlehampton's tidal pools
• Coastal Erosion and Sea Defences
  The ongoing battle between the sea and the shore at Littlehampton
• Watersports
  Kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing on the Arun coast

Food & Drink

• East Beach Cafe
  An award-winning architectural landmark on the seafront
• Fish and Chips
  A seaside tradition on the Littlehampton coast
• Harbour Restaurants
  Dining by the waterfront on the River Arun
• Pubs
  Traditional and modern drinking establishments across the town
• Cafes
  Independent and chain coffee shops serving the Littlehampton community
• Ice Cream
  A seaside essential on the Littlehampton coast
• Food Festivals
  Celebrating local produce and culinary culture

Culture

• Harbour Park
  A traditional seaside amusement park on the riverfront
• Littlehampton Museum
  The town's local history collection and exhibition space
• Windmill Theatre
  Live entertainment and community performance space
• Look and Sea Centre
  A visitor and education facility on the harbour
• Body Shop Heritage
  Anita Roddick and the company that started in Littlehampton

Parks & Nature

• The River Arun
  The tidal river that defines Littlehampton
• Mewsbrook Park
  A lakeside park between Littlehampton and Rustington
• Norfolk Gardens
  A formal garden space near the town centre
• Brookfield Park
  A community park in the heart of the residential area
• River Arun Estuary Wildlife
  The birds and habitats of the lower Arun valley
• Birdwatching
  Where to watch birds in and around Littlehampton

History

• Littlehampton Fort
  A Victorian coastal defence at the harbour entrance
• Medieval Harbour History
  Littlehampton's origins as a coastal trading port
• Shipbuilding in Littlehampton
  The town's tradition of building boats and ships on the Arun
• Victorian Littlehampton
  The transformation of a port into a seaside resort
• Littlehampton in the Second World War
  The town's wartime experience from 1939 to 1945
• Harbour Regeneration
  Transforming the waterfront for the twenty-first century

Transport

• Littlehampton Railway Station
  The town's rail link on the West Coastway line
• Bus Services
  Local and regional bus routes serving Littlehampton
• Cycling Routes
  Exploring Littlehampton and the surrounding area by bicycle
• The A259 Road
  The coastal trunk road through Littlehampton
• Parking
  Where to park in Littlehampton
• Connections to Arundel, Worthing and Bognor
  How Littlehampton links to its neighbouring towns

Health

• GP Surgeries
  Primary healthcare provision in Littlehampton
• Dentists
  Dental care provision in the Littlehampton area
• Littlehampton Health Centre
  The town's main primary care facility
• Nearest Hospital
  Hospital services serving Littlehampton residents

Education

• Schools
  Primary and secondary education in the Littlehampton area

Housing

• Housing Areas
  Where people live in Littlehampton
• New Developments
  Housebuilding and regeneration projects in Littlehampton

Community

• Littlehampton Town Council
  Local governance and community representation
• Community Events
  Annual celebrations and gatherings that bring the town together
• Littlehampton Library
  The town's public library and community resource
• Volunteer Groups
  The people who give their time to make Littlehampton better

Sports

• Littlehampton Cricket Club
  A long-established club at the heart of local sport
• Littlehampton Town Football Club
  Non-league football on the West Sussex coast
• Arun Leisure Centre
  The town's main indoor sports and fitness facility
• Arun Yacht Club
  Sailing and boating from the River Arun

Services

• Shops and Services
  What the high street and town centre have to offer

Environment

• Recycling and the Environment
  How Littlehampton manages waste and protects its green spaces