Live the life

Located midway between Worthing and Bognor Regis on the south coast of England, Littlehampton is a seaside town with lots for the whole family to see and do in the local area. Whether you’re spending the afternoon on the beach, discovering local history at the town’s museums or taking a day trip to nearby cities, your new home in Littlehampton has something for everyone to enjoy.

Things to see and do

There’s no shortage of things to do in the town, whether you’re taking the kids to Littlehampton Beach, going on a relaxing walk along the quieter Climping Beach, or having fun at Norfolk Gardens Mini Golf.

Littlehampton is also home to several museums, including the Look and Sea Visitor Centre where you can discover the history of the river and seaside before climbing to the top of the viewing tower for views across the coastline. Littlehampton Museum is also in the town, with exhibits on the Ancient Egyptians, the Romans and more. 

One of the most popular attractions in Littlehampton is Harbour Park, where you’ll find traditional seaside fun including family arcades, a rollercoaster, log flume, dodgems and restaurants. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even take a boat trip along the river and around the harbour.

The town also hosts many events throughout the year, including the Sandcastle Competition in August, the Town Show and Family Fun Day in September, and the annual bonfire procession in October. There are also regular Artisan Markets each month.

Education

If you’re moving to the town with school-age children, it’s good to know that there are a number of ‘outstanding’ schools in the local area including Downview Primary School, Goring-by-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School, The St Philip Howard Catholic High School and Chichester High School. If you’re looking for independent education, private schools nearby include Our Lady of Sion School, Chichester High School’s Sixth Form and The Towers Convent School.

For older children who want to live at home while studying for a degree, the University of Portsmouth is only a short commute away.

Getting to Littlehampton

Littlehampton is located on the A259 and close to the A27, providing good road links to and from nearby towns and cities. The town is served by three train stations, making it ideal for rail travel. There is also a ferry service across the River Arun which runs between March and September.

If you’re travelling to Littlehampton from Brighton, the journey by car takes around 50 minutes, while the train is 10 minutes quicker. The town is 20 minutes by car or train from Worthing, 20 minutes by car or train from Bognor Regis, and 40 minutes by car or 50 minutes by train from Portsmouth.

From London, the journey to Littlehampton takes two hours by car or one hour 40 minutes by train. Gatwick Airport is 50 minutes away by car via the A24 or just over one hour by train.