Visitor information
Welcome to Visit Littlehampton – your official source for everything happening in our seaside town. Whether you're planning a day trip, a weekend break, or a longer coastal escape, this page brings together essential info to help you make the most of your visit.
About us
We are the official tourism website for Littlehampton, created to help visitors discover everything our town has to offer — from the sandy beaches and riverside walks to family-friendly attractions, events, and places to eat and stay.
We work in partnership with local businesses and Arun District Council to keep information accurate and up to date.
Parking
Littlehampton has ample parking for cars and motorbikes both in the Town Centre and the seafront. Coaches are welcome to use one of the two designated Coach Parks on the seafront.
Disabled Badge holders can park free of charge in Disabled Bays and standard bays for up to 24 hours but, not in bays marked out for specific vehicles.
There are also a number of streets with free 1 hour limit parking including Arun Parade on the riverside. Please ensure that you check the area in which you park to avoid receiving a fixed penalty.
Some of the Town Centre car parks operate a free two hour parking when a disc (£6 for one year) is displayed. These can be obtained from one of the participating shops including the Manor House, David O Jones and the Tyre Centre in St Martin’s Car Park.
For details about car parking costs in Littlehampton visit the Arun District Council website.
Frequently asked questions
We hope we can answer some of your questions in this section but if that is not the case please contact us
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Littlehampton beaches are dog-friendly but due to its popularity with bathers East Beach operates a dog ban during the summer period (1st May to 30th September) between the Pier and the beach huts. However you can still walk your dog along the promenade provided they are kept on a lead.
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You can fish in the river once you have obtained a fishing rod license. These can be purchased in person from the Post Office or from their website.
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In the Town Centre – these are located in St Martin’s Car Park which is the main public parking area near Sainsbury’s. On the seafront – Behind the Coastguard Tower, near Norfolk Gardens and in Mewsbrook Park. On West Beach the toilets are located behind the Café.
How to get here
We want you to make the most of your visit to our vibrant town
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There are frequent rail services from London Victoria (appx. 2 hours) and from other major cities on the south coast including Chichester, Portsmouth and Brighton. Littlehampton is also well connected to cities on the West including Bournemouth, Southampton and even Wales.
National Rail Enquiries – 08457 48 49 50 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
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There are daily National Express services between London Victoria Coach Station and Littlehampton. Please see here for the latest information about the Littlehampton Seafront Design Scheme and how it will affect parking.
National Express Enquiries – 0871 781 8181 or visit www.nationalexpress.com
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Stagecoach connects Littlehampton to much of the South Coast with its regular bus services.
Large coach parties have a designated Coach Park ideally located on the seafront. Find out costs.
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Littlehampton has a bustling leisure Harbour and Marina and visiting boat users are very welcome. The Harbour can be accessed via the River Arun’s mouth. Visitor moorings are located to the east side of the river below the Harbour Office and these offer a wide range of facilities including electricity supply. For more information visit the Harbour Office’s website www.littlehampton.org.uk
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Littlehampton is well serviced by regular buses connecting to neighbouring Towns and much of the Southeast Coast.
For more information contact the Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.traveline.info
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Local charity Shopmobility hires wheelchairs, scooters and walkers for public use. Membership price is £10 a year and hire scooter and wheelchair hire prices start from £8.00 a day. You can find Shopmobility in the Manor House Car Park. For more details email littlehampton.shopmobility@gmail.com.
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