Beaches · South East England
Amelie's Acre
Also known as: Fishermans Beach
In or near Hunston.
Amelie's Acre — Beach (sand;gravel).

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Bognor Regis · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Amelie's Acre is a beach on the coast of West Sussex, South-East England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Chichester parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis, about 8.5 km away. Postcode area PO20.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pagham Harbour SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Pagham Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Amelie's Acre, also known as Fishermans Beach, is located in Selsey, West Sussex, in South-East England. This beach is part of the Pagham Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is designated as a RAMSAR site, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7384, -0.7679
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Selsey
- Postcode
- PO20 0HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chichester
- Nearest railway station
- Bognor Regis — 8.5 km
Sources
- osm: w1316460783 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Amelie's Acre?
- Amelie's Acre is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO20 0HD), in the parish of Selsey.
- What is Amelie's Acre?
- Amelie's Acre — Beach (sand;gravel).
- How do I get to Amelie's Acre?
- The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO20 0HD.
- Is Amelie's Acre a protected site?
- Yes — Amelie's Acre is part of the Pagham Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Pagham Harbour Ramsar wetland.
- Is Amelie's Acre free to visit?
- Yes, Amelie's Acre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Amelie's Acre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO20 0HD. It sits within the Chichester parliamentary constituency.