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Bognor Regis is a small seaside town on the south coast of England in the county of West Sussex. It is situated approximately 70 miles south west of London. The town can trace its roots back to when it was a small fishing village. The town still has it's fishermen, operating small inshore boats from the towns beaches. Keeping alive the towns traditional link with the sea. A very pleasant coastal town with many sites of historical interest nearby. The development of modern Bognor was began in the 1780s by Sir Richard Hotham.
Did you know that on average Bognor Regis has more sunshine than any other town in Britain, making it the country's sunshine capital, so why not soak up the sun on Bognor beach. Take a walk along the promenade that stretches from Aldwick to the west through to Felpham to the east of the town. Bognor Regis is a traditional seaside town with many rides and amusements for the children. The seafront bars help give the town a continental flavour, or you could visit one of the many traditional pubs like the Unicorn, The Lamb in Steyne Street or perhaps The Fox in Felpham one of Bognor's' more historic buildings.
When visiting Bognor Regis be sure to visit one of the towns parks and gardens. Bognor is after all a South East in Bloom competition winner. If you get tired of lazing on the beach and gardens aren't your thing, you can always fit in some shopping. From department stores, arcades to souvenir kiosks there is something for everyone. There is also a regular open air market in the town square opposite the theatre.
As well as the very amiable climate Bognor has consistently won awards for its clean and unpolluted sea and beaches. Throughout the summer Bognor is host to the many popular annual events such as the ROX music festival, Sands of Time seaside festival and the Bognor Carnival. Butlins South Coast World is a popular holiday destination for people from all over the country and helps make Bognor the popular resort it is today.
Please remember that during the summer months some sections of the beach are off limits to dogs. Bognor Regis is proud of its clean beaches and the Town Council want to make sure you and your children can enjoy the beach to the full. If you are interested in history and want to know more about Bognor's past, an excellent place to visit is the towns museum. If the sun gets to much for you or the kids, or you just want a change from the beach, why not take a stroll around Hotham Park. Not only is there plenty of room to stretch out and relax, you can take advantage of the shade offered by the many trees. Make use of the tennis courts and putting green, there's even a crazy golf course, plus a snack bar providing light refreshments and a children's play area.
If gardening is your thing, then you may be interested to know that in a small walled garden is one of only two National collections of the Lathyrus Species. The Hotham Park collection was started in 1991 and contains mainly annual species, efforts are being made to improve the drainage in the garden so that the type of plant grown can be expanded to include perennials. The garden is open from April to September and admission is free. |
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The
Foreshore Station on the promenade is the place to go if you need a
plaster or just some friendly advice on the basic do and don'ts while on
the beach. All the staff are trained First Aiders and will do all they can
to help. The station is open from March to September each year. 
