Season: spring
The weather was kind for this Spring visit. The weekend had encouraged day trippers to enjoy Bognor Regis’ beach and there was plenty of activity on the promenade, as the shops, booths and cafes greeted a new season. There was a spring in the step of the visitors, a tonic after a long period of mixed weather.
Different stimuli at the beach for Neil and Vicki.
Season: spring
Felpham has a town beach, which attracts locals and visitors alike, particularly on a weekend like this. The sailing club was in full swing and I chatted to Peter on the terrace outside the club. Despite its proximity to Bognor Regis, this beach has a more genteel field, with a tidy line of beach huts, including a green area in front of them, followed by the promenade and the beach itself.
Peter’s testimony to the beach and to Felpham.
By the water at Felpham.
Season: spring
In some ways Avon beach is discreet and modest, but there’s no doubting the affection in which it’s held locally, as Lucy testifies in her interview. There are fine views in each direction from here, plus beach huts and excellent access, including a car park with a cafe adjacent to the beach, as well as all the facilities you might want in the town behind. The beach here supports leisure activities, including windsurfing, but it’s also ideal for a leisurely stroll.
Lucy’s unequivocal enthusiasm for this beach.
A view from beside the sea.
Season: autumn
Avon beach comprises sand and shingle, affording a fine distant view of The Needles and the Isle of Wight. It’s a great beach for families with small children, since it has its own car park right next to the beach. Excellent facilities include a cafe, shop, beach huts, canoe hire, deckchair hire and toilets. Gundimore Promenade links the beach to Mudeford Quay, where you can try your hand at crabbing, take a ferry trip to Mudeford Sandbank or to Christchurch Quay, or just enjoy the views.
How the sea state affects John’s windsurfing.
