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West Wittering Beach

West Wittering, West Sussex · 4.5 · 10,289 visitor reviews

West Wittering, PO20 8AJ

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About

Looking for somewhere to spend your beach days? West Wittering Beach is a beautiful Blue Flag beach with wonderful views of Chichester Harbour and the South Downs. This West Sussex beach is perfect for beach lovers and for a fabulous family day out!

Whether you are building sandcastles, spotting cute beach huts or taking a stroll on the beach at sunset, it's a lovely beach to take your family to. The Beach The sandy beach, excellent water and first-rate facilities has made this beach a staple favourite with generations of families and visitors who flock here to make the most of this unspoilt part of the British coastline, surrounded by teaming wildlife and birds! Play hide and seek in the golden sand dunes, live out your mermaid/merman fantasies in the sea or whip out your woolly plaid blankets and have the ultimate beach picnic.

Beach Activities There’s room for everyone to enjoy the waves, as kite surfers and windsurfers bounce off the break while little ones paddle safely in the flat, glassy lagoons left at low tide. Forgotten your bucket and spade? Don’t worry!

The beach shop has everything you need to make the most of your day. There's so much beach space to utilise and explore on your coastal adventure! Food & Drink The fantastic beach café sells coffee; ice cream and takeaway food or you can enjoy your own picnic on the area of grass.

Dogs West Wittering Beach welcomes dogs everywhere along the beach from the end of September to the end of April. However, please note that restrictions do apply during the summer months. From May to September, dogs are allowed on the beach but only outside groynes 14A-18.

Parking Charges For Visitors Wondering if there's a beach car park? Plan your beach day escape with ease with West Wittering Beach new pre-pay, pre-booking parking system! To do this simply use the Just Park App.

To find out about seasonal pricing check out West Wittering Beach car park price form. The car park is open from 06:30 until 20:30 everyday. A warm welcome awaits you at this friendly, well-maintained stretch of sand.

Hitch up your beach tent, bring your dog along and enjoy what this beautiful beach has to offer!

Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children

Categories

Facilities

  • Onsite Parking
  • Pushchair Friendly
  • Dog Friendly
  • Card Payments
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Entrance
  • Contactless Payment

Prices

Free entry

Opening times

Monday: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM Sunday: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM

Common questions

Is West Wittering Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs are welcome everywhere on the beach from late September to the end of April. During summer months from May to September, dogs are only allowed outside groynes 14A-18.

Does West Wittering Beach have parking?

Yes, there is on-site parking with a pre-pay, pre-booking system using the Just Park App. The car park is open from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM daily. Accessible parking is available.

Is West Wittering Beach suitable for families?

Yes, West Wittering Beach welcomes all ages from babies and toddlers to teenagers. The Blue Flag beach has excellent water quality and flat lagoons at low tide that are perfect for paddling.

Is West Wittering Beach pushchair-friendly?

Yes, there are pushchair-friendly areas at West Wittering Beach. The upper paths and car park area are accessible, though the soft sand may be challenging.

Are there lifeguards at West Wittering Beach?

Yes, there are lifeguards present from May to September, making it safer for family swimming. The beach has stunning views of Chichester Harbour and the South Downs.

What families say

4.5

10289 reviews