And just like that – spring is springing throughout ‘Sussex by the Sea’
We have now passed the spring equinox, and as the clocks ‘spring forward’ on the 25th of March and we are officially in British Summer Time, the growing number of daylight hours will encourage lots of outdoor activities and visits to our fabulous range of attractions and organised events.
So – get comfy with your diary, whether it’s paper or digital – or both….we have lots of ideas to fill those days throughout the #sussexbytheseasons.
From the 17th – 26th March we are marking English Tourism Week 2023 and celebrating all things tourism. There is so much on offer in and around Arundel, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, to suit all tastes, budgets, interests and across the generations. Whether you’re into family fun, nature discovery, wellbeing retreats, water (and land based) sports, history & heritage, shopping, coastal or countryside walks, cycling and horse riding, or all the above. We’ve got it all!
Why not show your support for local attractions and visit those that are opening up or extending their hours for the 2023 summer season, such as Arundel Castle, Amberley Museum, Harbour Park, Littlehampton and day visits at Butlin’s Bognor Regis.
Don’t forget the WWT Arundel, Pagham Harbour, RSPB Pulborough Brooks and Denmans Garden, who keep open throughout the year, to help us experience nature in all its glory, whatever the weather, and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of our wonderful natural world in West Sussex.
The glorious gardens of Arundel Castle, Parham House, and Denmans Garden have lots to offer throughout the seasons and the National Gardens Scheme support gardens large and small which open in aid of charity, throughout Sussex and other counties - that Monty Don would be proud of! Pick up this year’s Yellow Book of Sussex Gardens at local garden centres to find gardens open on different dates. The district also has some glorious parks and open spaces, where you can walk, cycle, watch the local wildlife and breathe in the fresh air, and exercise all your senses. Oh, and the beaches are pretty good too!
Whether you are a local resident, or visiting the district, find lots of ideas to inspire you, and useful information too at our local town partner websites:
Visit Arundel, Love Bognor Regis and Visit Littlehampton. The towns are all within a few miles of each other, so why not explore them all?
Further afield – but right on our doorstep you can discover the whole of the South Downs National Park and the nearby towns, villages and even more attractions throughout our stunning county on the Experience West Sussex website.
If you can leave the car at home, even better. Check out the public transport options at Southern Railway, Stagecoach Bus and Compass Travel
So, get planning your days out, weekend breaks and 2023 Sussex Staycations and look out for our next blogs on organised events and Things To Do during April, May and onwards, into the summer, autumn, winter, - and next spring too!
Make sure you take a look at our other Things To Do blogs for more inspirational ideas, whatever the weather or your budget.
Follow our social media channels for more local events and news shared by ‘Sussex by the Sea’, our partners and local attractions, event organisers and tourism & hospitality businesses. You’ll find all the social channel links and contacts at: sussexbythesea.com/contact
If you’re planning to make the Arun District your base for a longer stay, scroll through our home page and click the links to our towns and neighbouring partners plus Experience West Sussex and the South Downs National Park for even more reasons to stay in or close to ‘Sussex by the Sea’.
‘Sussex by the Sea’ and Arun District Council provide this information in good faith, as researched and published on various local websites and social media channels or provided by partners and event organisers. Please click the links provided and contact the event organiser/attraction/business or venue direct to confirm current details.
