The award-winning West Wittering Beach in West Sussex is renowned for its natural beauty and for providing a clean, safe space.
West Wittering Beach’s water quality has been rated excellent for the last four years.
It can be reached in around two hours via the M25 and A3 from Watford, or you can catch the train from London Victoria and arrive in just over three hours.
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The secret beach just two hours from Watford
Secret London recently labelled the beach in West Sussex as “secret”, sharing that it’s often free from crowds and offers plenty of sea air.
West Wittering Estate website describes it as the “perfect destination for relaxation, recreation, and unspoiled natural views”. It also highlights the strong commitment to conservation, with management overseen by West Wittering Estate.
The estate shares that its goal is to “provide visitors with a safe, clean, and relaxing environment where families and individuals alike can connect with nature”.
Nearby to the village of West Wittering, the beach is close to a church with Norman origins and is just three miles away from Chichester Cathedral and five miles from Staunton Country Park.
On Tripadvisor, West Wittering Beach has a rating of 4 out of 5 with more than 740 ‘excellent’ reviews.
One shared: “Beautiful beach. Life guards work tirelessly to inform everyone of changes in the water and tidal direction, making it feel very safe. Huge beach, clear water and perfect for kayaking and swimming.”
Another visitor said: “Very well organised, clean. An excellent day out. A great day for kids and our dog. This is going to be our favourite go to beach.”
If you want to park at the beach, you can pre-book a space via the West Wittering Estate website.
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Pre-booking means you are guaranteed a space on arrival and don’t have to worry about paying on the day.
Prices for parking range depending on the time of year, with high season across summer seeing all day tickets priced at £10.30.
The off-season will see prices from £7.30 for an all-day ticket.