‘Finding Littlehampton’: Discover the town through the eyes of its young residents.
Our new wayfinding scheme features elements developed by students from The Littlehampton Academy. Over 260 young people worked with youth arts charity Artswork to design three imaginative walking trails that reflect the character and charm of their town. This initiative is part of Artswork’s “Young Cultural Changemakers Programme”, supported by Arts Council England and Arun District Council.
The project was developed through a series of creative workshops and storytelling sessions, where young people explored their local environment, effective creative design, and imagined how visitors might best enjoy Littlehampton. These sessions helped shape the identity of each route and inspired the visual and interactive elements of the wayfinding designs.
The Trails:
- Follow the Crab for a relaxing riverside walk with photogenic views, cafes, and minimal traffic. Perfect for a leisurely day out.
- Follow the Octopus for a playful journey past parks and ponds, ideal for families and children.
- Follow the Seagull, taking a vibrant route from the train station to the seafront, passing shops and cafes, with easy road access.
The project was produced by Artswork, facilitated by commissioned artist Angela Chick. The project has been supported by Littlehampton Town Council and Arun District Council.
Young changemakers involved in the project said:
‘As a collective of students at The Littlehampton Academy, we have created and developed these ideas based on the environment that we live by/in. We want to inspire and draw people into our town; make you want to spend more time here and give everyone an enjoyable experience. We hope you will explore our routes to ‘Discover Littlehampton’.
