Towns & cities · South East England
West Wittering
West Wittering — village in West Sussex, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eastoke Corner · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit West Wittering, the nearest railway station is Eastoke Corner, located 5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO20 8QP. Entry to the area is free.
About
West Wittering is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 14 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 2,657 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Sussex, England". Coordinates: 50.7806°, -0.8956°.
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Summary from the official site
West Wittering is a coastal village known for its beautiful beaches and natural landscapes. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, water sports, and exploring the local wildlife in the surrounding areas.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chichester Harbour SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chichester Harbour
- Ramsar wetland: Chichester and Langstone Harbours
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
West Wittering is a village and civil parish situated on the Manhood Peninsula in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. It lies near the mouth of Chichester Harbour on the B2179 road 6.5 miles (10.5 km) southwest of Chichester close to the border with Hampshire. The sandy beach was described as having excellent water quality in 2017. The population in 1872 was 616. The 2001 census records a population of 2,684. There is a primary school.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7806, -0.8956
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- West Wittering
- Postcode
- PO20 8QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chichester
- Population
- 2,657
- Nearest railway station
- Eastoke Corner — 5 km
- Official site
- www.westwitteringparishcouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q659095 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Wittering (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Peter and St Paul's Church, West Wittering (NHLE Code 1354665).JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cakeham Manor
Stately homes · 1.0 km
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Scott"s Farm Camping Site
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East Wittering
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Wicks Farm Holiday Park.
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Chichester Harbour
Harbours & ports · 2.3 km
West Wittering is a village in West Sussex, located in the South East England region, with a population of 2,657. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,657
- Administrative county
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- Chichester
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Things to see in West Wittering
74 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in West Wittering →
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Breach Viewpoint.
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Cakeham Manor
Cakeham Manor — manor house in West Wittering, West Sussex, England, UK.
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Chichester Harbour
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
COPP Memorial
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📷 5Viewpoints · South East England
Earnley Viewpoint.
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Easton Viewpoint
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Ham Viewpoint
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📷 5Heritage railways · South East England
Hayling Seaside Railway
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Ivy House
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Medmerry Beach
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Mill House
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Nutborne Marshes
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Pilsey Island
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Rookwood House
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St Mary's Church, Hayling Island
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St Nicholas' Church, West Itchenor
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Sir Henry Royce
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Snow Hill Caravan Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Walnut Tree Caravan Park
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Nunnington Farm Caravan and Camping
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Cakeham Manor
Cakeham Manor — manor house in West Wittering, West Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Rookwood House
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Where to eat & stay near West Wittering
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Snow Hill Caravan Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Walnut Tree Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Nunnington Farm Caravan and Camping
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Scott"s Farm Camping Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Wicks Farm Holiday Park.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Stubcroft Farm Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Wittering?
- West Wittering is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO20 8QP), in the parish of West Wittering.
- What is West Wittering?
- West Wittering — village in West Sussex, England.
- How do I get to West Wittering?
- The nearest railway station is Eastoke Corner, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO20 8QP.
- Is West Wittering a protected site?
- Yes — West Wittering is part of the Chichester Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chichester Harbour National Landscape (AONB).
- Is West Wittering free to visit?
- Yes, West Wittering is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Wittering?
- The nearest railway station is Eastoke Corner, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO20 8QP.