Sussex

Experience true British seaside traditions with a choice of piers and family friendly beaches in Sussex.

Sussex by the Sea has a beach to suit your every mood. Experience true British seaside tradition with an ice cream by Bognor Regis Pier. Build a sandcastle or set sail from Littlehampton’s family-friendly East Beach. Or, simply relax while the kids enjoy wildlife-watching on stunning Littlehampton West Beach, Climping Beach or at Pagham Harbour.

Both Bognor Regis and Littlehampton East Beach are Blue Flag and Quality Coast Award winning in 2012. They also both have free KidCare armband schemes so parents can rest easy in the knowledge that their kids are playing on safe, clean, quality beaches.

Let the kids lead the way at Harbour Park, Littlehampton. There’s huge variety of indoor and outdoor rides and amusements for all ages right near the sandy beaches, Harbour and Marina – providing families with a one-stop shop seaside entertainment centre.

The fun never ends at Butlins, Bognor Regis. A full line up of daily entertainment plus traditional funfair amusements and the sub-tropical Splash Waterworld, makes this exciting seaside attraction one that all the family will enjoy.

Enjoy the sunshine at Eastbourne Seafront with KidzSafe colour zones and wrist bands. Here you can board the dotto train or City Sightseeing Bus to transport you the length and breadth stopping at the arcades on Eastbourne Pier. Settle down to enjoy a Kids Summer concert at the Bandstand, be a pirate at the newly refurbished Treasure Island, play American Crazy Golf, ride the amusements at Fort Fun, play in Princes Park with its new splash area, and dive into the Sovereign Centre swimming complex, then relax in the luxury of Fuscardis Ice Cream Parlour.

No matter the weather, there is always a terrific time to be had in Hastings, East Sussex. Have a picnic on the beach, or take a hike along th cliffs at Hastings Country Park, which is accessed via the steepest cliff railway in the UK!

Why not visit the iconic Victorian Pier in Brighton? With plenty of family friendly events arranged for Summer 2012, there will be something for everyone at this seaside town. Keep your eyes peeled if you are walking down 'the lanes' as many celebrities can often be found shopping here!

Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing in West Sussex, is perfect for pedalling along the seafront and getting the family out on the bikes! Kids will love riding on the trailer and tractors at Coombes Farm near Lancing, and racing on the go-kart track at Brooklands Pleasure Park.