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SUSSEX ’ S
Best Beaches
Aren ’ t we the lucky ones here in Sussex ? Among the UK ’ s incredible range of beaches , the Sussex coast boasts some of the very best . Our lovely beaches are where people have chosen to enjoy their summer holidays for years ; flocking here in their thousands , and , thanks to some spectacular scenery together with excellent amenities , those long , carefree holidays are still enjoyed today . Sussex ’ s beaches never get old , they never get boring , and they always welcome both newcomers and return visitors with equal pleasure .
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Brighton Beach , Brighton Sat Nav Postcode : BN2 1TW
Despite being rather pebbly , Brighton Beach is one of the most popular beaches in all of Sussex . Perhaps even in all of the South East . This is because of the vast array of amenities and activities that take place here . Nearby attractions include the recently refurbished and world-famous Brighton Pier , funfairs , arcades , cafes , and shops – and since everything is just a short stroll away from the shingle and sea itself , it makes this an easy , relaxing day out . Swimming and bathing is encouraged , as are a huge variety of watersports such as surfing , body boarding , windsurfing and more . Even the pier itself is open ( and has been since 1899 ) and is packed with fun games , bars and places to buy treats including , of course , Brighton rock !
Brighton Beach is an easy one to get to by car , or train , making it one of the more popular destinations for those who live slightly further away from the coast . This can make is extremely busy on hot , summer days ( or even on not so hot ones ), but this long , wide expanse of beach can happily accommodate everyone without too much fuss .
West Wittering , Chichester Sat Nav Postcode : PO20 8AJ
The image of a gorgeous , unspoilt sandy beach that also has the most spectacular view out across both Chichester Harbour and the South Downs is an amazing one . And , luckily for us , it ’ s also one that exists . It ’ s West Wittering Beach , a place that has been a firm family favourite for beach days out in Sussex for many decades . It ’ s not just the views and the sand – a bit of a rarity in this county – that makes it so popular either ; the water is of a great quality too , plus there are excellent facilities here , which is why West Wittering is the proud owner of a Blue Flag . It ’ s safe , it ’ s clean , and it ’ s fun ; no one could ask for more from a beach .
But , you do in fact get more at West Wittering . There are large swathes of well-kempt lawn , which means you can have your picnic without the addition of sand , plus , if you get there early enough , you can park there too , so you don ’ t have to lug your bags and towels , and buckets and spades too far . If it ’ s watersports you like , you can engage in many of them here including kitesurfing and windsurfing . Nature lovers can rejoice too – there are all sorts of birds and wildlife in this area .
The Beach Café here isn ’ t just a café either – it offers great coffee , takeaway food , ice cream , and it sells beach goods too , so if you do forget something essential , you can likely pick it up there .
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