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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches · South East England

Amelie's Acre

Also known as: Fishermans Beach

In or near Hunston.

Free admission

Amelie's Acre — Beach (sand;gravel).

Short path to East Beach - geograph.org.uk - 2790196

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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 Regis8.5 km

Sources

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Frequently 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.