West Beach

Beach in Sussex Chichester

England

West Beach

The Old House at Home, West Wittering B&B as well as the usual pub fare.
The Old House at Home, West Wittering Credit: Robin Webster

West Beach, Sussex is a picturesque coastal area located in the southern part of England. Situated along the English Channel, it is part of the popular seaside resort town of Brighton and Hove. Known for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant atmosphere, West Beach is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

The beach stretches for approximately two miles and is characterized by its pebbly shore and clear blue waters. The shingle beach is surrounded by a long promenade, offering visitors the opportunity to take leisurely strolls and enjoy breathtaking views of the coastline. The beach is backed by a row of colorful beach huts, adding to its charm and providing a picturesque backdrop.

West Beach is a haven for water sports enthusiasts, with activities such as kayaking, wind surfing, and paddleboarding readily available. The area is also home to various beachfront cafes, restaurants, and shops, offering a range of amenities and refreshments for visitors to enjoy. During the summer months, the beach often hosts events and festivals, adding to the lively and vibrant atmosphere.

In addition to its natural beauty and recreational activities, West Beach is also known for its proximity to other popular attractions. The iconic Brighton Pier is just a short distance away, offering amusement rides, arcades, and a bustling nightlife scene. The vibrant city of Brighton, with its historical landmarks, shopping districts, and cultural offerings, is also easily accessible from West Beach.

Overall, West Beach, Sussex is a stunning coastal destination that offers a perfect mix of natural beauty, recreational activities, and a vibrant atmosphere, making it a must-visit location for anyone seeking a seaside getaway.

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West Beach Images

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The Old House at Home, West Wittering B&B as well as the usual pub fare.
The Old House at Home, West Wittering
B&B as well as the usual pub fare.
B2179 Stocks Lane, East Wittering
B2179 Stocks Lane, East Wittering
Sea front houses, East Wittering
Sea front houses, East Wittering
Unusually long farm building, Cakeham Farm It scales about 83 m long and 4.5 m deep from aerial views. It fronts a farm track.
Unusually long farm building, Cakeham Farm
It scales about 83 m long and 4.5 m deep from aerial views. It fronts a farm track.
Flooded paddocks, Cakeham Farm The farm appears to have a large horse population.
Flooded paddocks, Cakeham Farm
The farm appears to have a large horse population.
Tower, Cakeham Manor A 13th century manor site, but rebuilt in the 16th century and later, the tower being from about 1519. Grade II*(star) listed.
Tower, Cakeham Manor
A 13th century manor site, but rebuilt in the 16th century and later, the tower being from about 1519. Grade II*(star) listed.
Beach hut storm damage, East Wittering, 2014
Beach hut storm damage, East Wittering, 2014
Shore Road Junction of Shore Road with Cakeham Road
Shore Road
Junction of Shore Road with Cakeham Road
Promenade and Beach Promenade and beach near Shore Road
Promenade and Beach
Promenade and beach near Shore Road
Coast Path Coast path nearing the houses on Marine Drive West
Coast Path
Coast path nearing the houses on Marine Drive West
Downview playing field, East Wittering
Downview playing field, East Wittering
Beach, Bracklesham Bay The upper part of the beach is large shingle.
Beach, Bracklesham Bay
The upper part of the beach is large shingle.
Beach, Bracklesham Bay The upper part of the beach is large shingle.
Beach, Bracklesham Bay
The upper part of the beach is large shingle.
New and old building at East Wittering Modern supermarket and post office next to older housing in the centre of the village
New and old building at East Wittering
Modern supermarket and post office next to older housing in the centre of the village
Clock in centre of East Wittering
Clock in centre of East Wittering
Vernacular and otherwise architecture in East Wittering Traditional local flint materials used for the houses and front wall, and a commercial building which doesn't use flint
Vernacular and otherwise architecture in East Wittering
Traditional local flint materials used for the houses and front wall, and a commercial building which doesn't use flint
Marine Drive car park, East Wittering Not many takers today; school holidays haven't begun
Marine Drive car park, East Wittering
Not many takers today; school holidays haven't begun
Seaside blocks of flats at East Wittering The path in front runs behind the shingle beach
Seaside blocks of flats at East Wittering
The path in front runs behind the shingle beach
Show me another place!

West Beach is located at Grid Ref: SZ7996 (Lat: 50.766384, Lng: -0.87851944)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Chichester

Police Authority: Sussex

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.766384,-0.87851944
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Lat/Long: 50.7681459/-0.8841218
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East Wittering
Is In: West Sussex, England, UK
Place: village
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 50.7669725/-0.8732231
Bus Stop
Scotts Farm Caravan Park
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4400CH0119
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Scotts Farm Caravan Park
Naptan Indicator: adj Russell Road
Naptan Landmark: Russell Road
Naptan NaptanCode: wsxagjdp
Naptan Street: Cakeham Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 50.7703679/-0.8770408
Bus Stop
Scotts Farm Caravan Park
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4400CH0120
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Scotts Farm Caravan Park
Naptan Indicator: opp. Russell Road
Naptan Landmark: Russell Road
Naptan NaptanCode: wsxagjdt
Naptan Street: Cakeham Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.7702694/-0.8770857
Bus Stop
Post Office
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4400CH0121
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Post Office
Naptan Indicator: The Parade shops
Naptan Landmark: Shore Road
Naptan NaptanCode: wsxagjdw
Naptan Street: The Parade
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 50.7691814/-0.8733678
Pub
The Shore Inn
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Postcode: PO20 8DZ
Addr Street: Shore Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 842731
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 16/00002/FOOD
Website: http://www.theshorepub.co.uk
Lat/Long: 50.7665175/-0.8754785
Parking
Capacity: 15
Parking: surface
Service: customer
Lat/Long: 50.7667041/-0.8753283
Fast Food
Wokon
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 25
Addr Postcode: PO20 8DY
Addr Street: Shore Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 1519878
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 22/00100/FOOD
Lat/Long: 50.7686063/-0.8741406
Cafe
The Boulevard
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 40-42
Addr Postcode: PO20 8DZ
Addr Street: Shore Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 777829
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 15/00162/FOOD
Lat/Long: 50.7678056/-0.874728
Shore Watersports
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: PO20 8DZ
Addr Street: Shore Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Opening Hours: 09:00-17:30
Shop: sports
Lat/Long: 50.7684399/-0.8746465
Cafe
Drift-In Surf Café
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 11
Addr Postcode: PO20 8DY
Addr Street: Shore Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 28755
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 09/00023/FOOD
Lat/Long: 50.7689683/-0.8739629
Driftwood Cafe & Surf shop
Shop: sports
Lat/Long: 50.7690285/-0.8738899
Pharmacy
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: PO20 8BH
Addr Street: Cakeham Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Healthcare: pharmacy
Lat/Long: 50.7699729/-0.8748438
Pharmacy
Boots
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 4
Addr Postcode: PO20 8BJ
Addr Street: Kingfisher Parade
Addr Village: East Wittering
Brand: Boots
Brand Wikidata: Q6123139
Brand Wikipedia: en:Boots (company)
Dispensing: yes
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 147521
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 92/00196/FOOD
Healthcare: pharmacy
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Opening Hours Covid19: Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
Website: https://www.boots.com/stores/5977-east-wittering-po20-8bj
Lat/Long: 50.7695802/-0.8736341
Restaurant
Dom
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 57
Addr Postcode: PO20 8DY
Addr Street: Shore Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 1371194
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 21/00123/FOOD
Lat/Long: 50.7667211/-0.874884
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Plate: CP7D
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Note: This postbox is of a brand new EIIR design.
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: PO20 188D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 50.7702698/-0.8808752
Post Box
Fixme: is this post box still here?
Ref: PO20 143
Lat/Long: 50.7679735/-0.8811188
Clock
Display: analog
Faces: 4
Support: pole
Visibility: street
Lat/Long: 50.7692503/-0.8737162
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 50.7658679/-0.8751098
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 50.7658501/-0.8750393
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
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Backrest: yes
Material: wood
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 50.7656465/-0.8741561
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 50.7656111/-0.8739974
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 50.7655341/-0.8736706
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 50.765515/-0.8735866
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 50.765487/-0.8735106
Access: private
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 50.7658937/-0.8758109
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Horse: yes
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 50.7659846/-0.875641
Baileys
Addr Housenumber: 17
Addr Postcode: PO20 8DY
Addr Street: Shore Road
Office: estate_agent
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-16:00
Lat/Long: 50.7688673/-0.8740598
Parking
Access: customers
Parking: surface
Lat/Long: 50.7693873/-0.8741968
Parking
Parking: lane
Lat/Long: 50.7688204/-0.8743577
Parking
Parking: lane
Lat/Long: 50.7694405/-0.8734582
Greetings House
Shop: gift
Lat/Long: 50.7696071/-0.8737915
More Than Windows
Craft: window_construction
Lat/Long: 50.769589/-0.8737216
SMR Solicitors
Office: lawyer
Lat/Long: 50.7691637/-0.8737114
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On Wall beside footpath from Jolliffe Road to the beach, East Wittering
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Ref GB The Circuit: 205811B9-8361-400E-BB94-AE8000EC8748
Lat/Long: 50.7679695/-0.8821788
Restaurant
Madhu Ban Tandoori Restaurant
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Postcode: PO20 8EA
Addr Street: Shore Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Addr Unit: 5 New Parade
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 147523
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 92/00203/FOOD
Lat/Long: 50.7693419/-0.874486
Bar
The Bar
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Postcode: PO20 8EA
Addr Street: Shore Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Addr Unit: 2 - 3 New Parade
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 147522
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 92/00201/FOOD
Lat/Long: 50.7692622/-0.8742875
Astons
Office: estate_agent
Lat/Long: 50.7692248/-0.8741668
A S Wallace Family Butchers
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 3-5
Addr Postcode: PO20 8DZ
Addr Street: Shore Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 15499
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 05/00252/FOOD
Shop: butcher
Lat/Long: 50.7691027/-0.8738288
Fast Food
The Boathouse
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 10
Addr Postcode: PO20 8DZ
Addr Street: Shore Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 1576012
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 22/00232/FOOD
Lat/Long: 50.7689823/-0.8743492
Munneries
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 21
Addr Postcode: PO20 8DY
Addr Street: Shore Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 147528
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 92/00224/FOOD
Shop: greengrocer
Lat/Long: 50.7687397/-0.8740944
St Wilfreds Hospice Shop
Shop: charity
Lat/Long: 50.7686735/-0.8741346
Cafe
The Cafe By Lucy Armstrong Chocolates
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 34
Addr Postcode: PO20 8DZ
Addr Street: Shore Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 764321
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 15/00098/FOOD
Lat/Long: 50.7680119/-0.874655
Restaurant
New Lee Raj
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 36
Addr Postcode: PO20 8DZ
Addr Street: Shore Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 1297257
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 20/00197/FOOD
Lat/Long: 50.7679373/-0.8746657
Fast Food
Ocean Village
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 38
Addr Postcode: PO20 8DZ
Addr Street: Shore Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 957003
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 17/00098/FOOD
Lat/Long: 50.7678881/-0.8746764
Shore Cuts
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 50.7666777/-0.8749165
Restaurant
Drifters
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 61
Addr Postcode: PO20 8DY
Addr Street: Shore Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 895049
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 16/00142/FOOD
Lat/Long: 50.7665708/-0.8749969
Horrocks
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 6
Addr Postcode: PO20 8BN
Addr Street: The Parade
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 147538
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 92/00244/FOOD
Shop: greengrocer
Lat/Long: 50.7690705/-0.8731073
Tom Hoar Butchers
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 7
Addr Postcode: PO20 8BN
Addr Street: The Parade
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 1098795
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 19/00015/FOOD
Shop: butcher
Lat/Long: 50.7690569/-0.8730604
Splits
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 8-9
Addr Postcode: PO20 8BN
Addr Street: The Parade
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 149401
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 96/00011/FOOD
Shop: bakery
Lat/Long: 50.7690221/-0.8729209
Pastishe
Shop: clothes
Lat/Long: 50.7690026/-0.8728471
Cafe
Calamitys
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 11
Addr Postcode: PO20 8BN
Addr Street: The Parade
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 147540
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 92/00246/FOOD
Lat/Long: 50.768989/-0.8727922
Something Fishy
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 12
Addr Postcode: PO20 8BN
Addr Street: The Parade
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 147542
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 92/00247/FOOD
Shop: pet
Lat/Long: 50.7689594/-0.8726956
Knead Bakery
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Housenumber: 1a
Addr Postcode: PO20 8RP
Addr Street: Oakfield Road
Addr Suburb: East Wittering
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 1384997
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 21/00225/FOOD
Shop: bakery
Lat/Long: 50.7682901/-0.8721444
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