Enjoy Winter and early Spring in the Arun District, whatever the weather!

Arundel

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is open every day except Christmas Day and presents a great place to visit, relax and enjoy nature.  If you’re going to get wet, this is the place to dress appropriately and enjoy the real thing!  The attraction hosts great seasonal events and has bird watching hides on site plus a great café, attractive indoor viewing area and a specialist shop waiting for you to warm up, grab a hot drink and something tasty to eat, and dry out. A real all weather attraction for everyone! 

 
Arundel Museum is also open all year, with regular exhibitions, events, a gift shop and a full history of this fascinating Sussex market town to explore. There’s a Pay & Display car and coach park, right next door, hot drinks available in the museum and it’s a just 5 minute walk into town for  a wide range of warm, dry and cosy eateries and independent shops. 

 
Browse a great supply of new and older books on a huge range of subjects in the two  traditional bookshops in town. Call in to Kim's Bookshop  or The Book Ferret and treat yourself! There’s the local Library in Surrey Street to investigate too! 

Investigate the antiques and collectibles emporia in the town.

Browse the choices of shops and specialist businesses at visitarundel.co.uk/arts-and-antiques and plan your next visit, whatever the weather. 

Seek some local company in the warm and welcoming local hostelries and eateries. 

Try these for starters Norfolk Arms Hotel and Tap Bar, Swanbourne Lodge Tea Rooms,The Black Rabbit, The Brewhouse Project, The Waterside Cafe, You’ll find all these and many more listed at https://www.visitarundel.co.uk/eat-and-drink/ 

If the rural villages are on your itinerary, drop into these attractions and hostelries for a warm and dry place to spend some time in comfort: 

Aldingbourne Country Centre, Denmans Garden, Fontwell, Edgcumbes Coffee Roastery & Take Away Shop, The Forge - Slindon Village Shop and Café,  The George and Dragon - Burpham, The George and Dragon, Houghton, The Holly Tree Pub, Walberton.

You’ll find all these, and more, with full contact details at visitarundel.co.uk   Contact them to confirm opening hours before you travel – just in case!

Bognor Regis

From children’s shows to top names in the entertainment world, take a look at the latest programme of escapism and entertainment for this month and beyond at The Regis Centre and Alexandra Theatre -

The Picturedrome Cinema is an historic venue offering live streamed shows and the latest cinematic releases, all year round, and its great value!

 
Pop! - Bognor Regis Bid – an exhibitions and events space provided by Bognor Regis Bid, between the town centre and the seafront. 

Bognor Regis Museum is closed until Spring 2023, but you can take a virtual tour of the museum while you plan your next visit in person. The Museum also hosts regular talks on local history throughout the year, take a look at their 2023 diary and get in touch.

Heygates Bookshop is a great place to browse and stock up on a magnificent range of cold and warm weather reading. Located next to the railway station, pop in for a ‘Brief Encounter’ with your favourite books soon. Bognor Regis Library is not far away in London Road too.

If you’re happy to brave the weather with umbrella, wellies, and appropriate clothing, Hotham Park offers ‘Wildforest Falls’ Adventure Golf and more lovely walks through the park and Hotham Park Cafe  to warm up in with great food and drink

If you’re going to get wet anyway, the Arun Leisure Centre has a great pool and many other activities on offer too. 

Checkout the 2023 Day Visit opening times of Butlin’s, Bognor Regis to visit their pool and other activities, subject to availability. Or book a New Year, Half Term or Showtime Midweek or Weekend Break at: butlins.com/breaks 

Prefer to watch the weather from a dry vantage point?

There are many great places to enjoy a bite to eat or a drink in the warmth while you watch the world go by along the seafront and in the town centre. Try The Lobster Pot Café, London Road Café, Bonitos Lounge, Mustard’s, R.A.F.A 381 Bognor Regis, The Coastal Coffee Co,  You might even be able to indulge in some seaside ice cream! Try Sweet Flamingo and Pinks Vintage, just off the seafront.

Enjoy the weather from a warm and cosy vantage point; The Lobster Pot , The Beachcroft Hotel, or their amazing Beach Huts on the beach, or Hotham Park Café for example. Or watch online wherever you are via the Pier webcam – find the link and lots of other rainy day ideas at: www.lovebognorregis.co.uk 

Littlehampton

Littlehampton offers a diverse range of activities as a popular visitor town within the Arun District. There’s lots going on all year round, come rain or shine.

Here is a list of some of our favourite things to do and see:

Littlehampton Museum for history, activities and exhibitions and The Windmill Entertainment Centre provide live shows and cinema all year long. 

The Beach  Café and Activities, Littlehampton Wave, The Edge Cafe @ Edgcumbes, Mewsbrook Park Café, Harbour Lights Riverside Café and Soft Play are great locations not far from the sea and river to meet up with friends in the warmth and enjoy a hot drink and bite to eat. 

Some great places to stay and to eat, with sea and river views from inside in the warmth are: East Beach Guest House, Racing Greens Bed and Breakfast, Arun View Inn and East Beach Cafe 

For something different, why not try Evans Gardens Courtyard, Out of Bounds Activity Centre, or support Littlehampton Library. 

Book a place to compete for charity in the town’s Pancake Olympics in February, discover more at: visitlittlehampton.co.uk and make your plans to visit again when the sun shines.

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 at: https://www.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 neighbouring partners Experience West Sussex and the South Downs National Park for even more reasons to stay in or close to ‘Sussex by the Sea’.