Littlehampton

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Tel code: 01903 | code search
Postcode: BN17 | code search
Population: 27500
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White Rose Touring Park
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White Rose Touring Park
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White Rose Touring Park
"What a lovely site. staff very helpful. What a pity the grumpy owner sold out to the Caravanning Club instead of a private individual. The hedges have ..." More

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Littlehampton sits on the east bank of the River Arun, which up to the 13th century was known as the River Tarente. Known a Hamtun to the Saxons and in the Domesday Book (1086) as Hantone, by 1482 it was being called Lyttelhampton it is unclear why the `Little` was added. The port grew from humble beginnings and there was always a great rivalry between it and Arundel 4 miles up stream. In 1589 the estuary was described as being in a poor state but a lot of remedial work was carried out to improve access to the port. In the C18th and early C19th Arundel was predominant but as the size of boats increased they found it more difficult to navigate up the river and by 1824 four times as much shipping was using Littlehampton. The port is still thriving but the traffic is more and more pleasure sailing. Littlehampton also played its part in both World Wars and was an embarkation point for the D Day landings. Some 3000 bombs fell on Littlehampton during the Second World War, The tread towards sea bathing reached Littlehampton in the early 1800`s and rows of terraced houses were built near the sea about half-a-mile from the centre; the two parts were not linked by buildings until the late C19th by which time it had become a popular resort. Lord Bryon was a regular visitor as was Samuel Taylor Coleridge and the artist B.W.Leader committed many views of Littlehampton to canvas. The town still attracts many visitors with the Harbour Park and the Look & Sea centre proving popular and the East Beach Cafe causing mixed reactions with its unique design.

Attraction

Harbour Park Family Amusement Park
Look & Sea! Visitor Centre
West Beach

Budget

Premier Inn Littlehampton *book online*
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Camping

White Rose Touring Park

Care Home

Darlington Court

Classes

Yoga - Sivananda

Cottage

Coach House cottage at Lyminster Court
Grooms Studio Cottage at Lyminster Court

Council

Arun District Council

Dentist

Fitzalan Dentist

Doctor

Medical Centre
The Park Surgery

Estate Agent

Belchamber Company
Graham Butt Estate Agents
King & Chasemore
Wyatt & Son

Golf Club

Littlehampton
Rustington Golf Club

Holiday Park

Jaybelle Grange Lodges

Hostel

YHA littlehampton

Inn

The Seaview Hotel

Market

Food & Craft Market
Littlehampton Market

Pub and Bar

Cobb & Pen
General Henrys
George
Gratwicke Arms
Locomotive Inn
New Inn
The Marine
Tudor Tavern

Restaurant

Silk Road Restaurant
Tudor Tavern

School

Arun Vale Infant School
Connaught Junior School
Littlehampton Community School

Solicitor

Green Wright Chalton Annis

Taxi

A2B Taxis

Arun Taxis
Helen's Airport Cars Ltd
L A Taxis
Martins Holiday Taxis
Premier Cars
Scorpio Direct Taxis

Sports Clubs

Littlehampton Sailing and Motor Club (Sailing)
Littlehampton, Clapham & Patching CC (Cricket)

Shops

Sussex Stationers PLC
Way Out There And Back
Bairds Farm Shop
Culberry Nursery
Haskins Garden Centre
Paul Cooper Galleries
Sussex Stationers
Julian Graves
Pets At Home

Antiques

Joans Antiques
BodyShop

Places to Stay near Littlehampton

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The Regency Guest House (0.36 miles)

The Regency Guest House

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The Regency Guest House is situated in a premier location on the seafront overlooking the Green and the Oyster Pond. It is a stone's throw away from the beach and ... More

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Racing Greens B&B (0.36 miles)

Racing Greens B&B
Bed & breakfast in a relaxing and refreshing atmosphere but with a 4 star Silver award for quality. The freshly refurbished rooms are tastefully presented, with a mix of classic and contemporary touches, and, ... More | visit website
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Travelodge Littlehampton Rustington (0.77 miles)

Travelodge Littlehampton Rustington

There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website

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Derwent House (1.83 miles)

Derwent House
Derwent House is situated in the Conservation Area of the Climping Gap; the last undeveloped stretch of coastline between Brighton and Bognor Regis. The West Beach Sand Dunes are an area of Special Scientific Interest ... More | visit website
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Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa (1.92 miles)

Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa
Bailiffscourt with its gothic mullioned windows and gnarled oak beams exudes the mysteries of the middle ages and yet it is an extraordinary architectural fantasy - a 'Medieval Manor' built in 1927 by Lord Moyne. ... More | visit website
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Comfort Inn Arundel (2.08 miles)

Comfort Inn Arundel

The Comfort Inn Hotel hosts 53 good sized en-suite rooms, all equipped with tea & coffee making facilities, wireless internet and TV. Many of our rooms have fantastic views across the beautiful lush countryside and ... More | visit website

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Premier Inn Arundel (2.41 miles)

Premier Inn Arundel
Located on A27, within walking distance of Arundel station. 10 minute walk into historic Arundel with castle, cathedral and The Wildfowl and Wetland Trust. 10 minute drive to the seafront and wonderful countryside walks. 17 ... More | visit website
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The Seaview Hotel (2.60 miles)

The Seaview Hotel
Your hosts Roger and Jacqui Jacques welcome you to the Seaview hotel. They have run the Seaview for over ten years,and have been running pub's for over twenty years. Here you will find warm hospitality with ... More | visit website
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Brooklands Country Guest House (2.65 miles)

Brooklands Country Guest House

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Brooklands is a stunning barn conversion situated in the picturesque Arun Valley, just a short distance from the historic town of Arundel in West Sussex and only three miles from ... More

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Arundel Park Hotel (2.73 miles)

Arundel Park Hotel

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Located midway between Brighton & Portsmouth on the A27. The hotel is superb for business stop offs and leisure breaks. Plenty of free parking and just a short 4 minute ... More

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