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Littlehampton Coastguard Station Beach

(Littlehampton East Pier Beach)

West Sussex, England


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Littlehampton Coastguard Station Beach is a popular seaside destination that offers a range of facilities and activities for visitors of all ages. .

Littlehampton Coastguard Station Beach is a Seaside award and Blue Flag beach, boasting a large expanse of sand and shingle at low tide. The beach has been recognised for its cleanliness and good facilities, thanks to devoted management initiatives. The beach is overlooked by a coastguard tower, which features an up-to-date first aid and lost children centre unit.

The beach offers a range of facilities and activities, including a modern funfair and theme park, as well as the award-winning 'East Beach Café' designed by Thomas Heatherwick. A Kid Care scheme operates throughout the season, and beach lifeguards are present between May and September. Visitors can also enjoy a range of water sports, including kitesurfing, canoeing, windsurfing, surfing, sailing, and jet skiing.

The beach features a mile-long promenade, amusements, well-maintained seafront gardens, and the UK's longest bench, which stretches for 1,000 feet. The beach is patrolled by RNLI Lifeguards during the summer months, and a Kidcare wristband scheme operates to make the beach super safe for families. The sand revealed at low tide is perfect for sandcastle-making.

The beach is dog-friendly from September to April, but dogs are restricted from May 1st to September 30th. The beach is suitable for families and all age groups, with a designated safe swimming area.

Sand Shingle

Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 90%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 28mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 53%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 22mph

The tide at Littlehampton Coastguard Station Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:12 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:30 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Littlehampton Coastguard Station Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Harbour Park (0.1 miles)
Mewsbrook Park (0.8 miles)
Arundel Castle and Gardens (3.6 miles)
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre (3.6 miles)
Arundel Historic Tours (3.7 miles)
English Martyrs Catholic Church (5 miles)
Highdown Gardens (5.1 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Littlehampton

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TQ029013

Coordinates: 50°48'7"N 0°32'26"W

Mapcode: GBR GL4.N4N

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Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

County: West Sussex

Country: England

Local Authority: Arun

Parish: Littlehampton

Nearest postcode: BN17 5LH

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