Welcome to East Wittering

East Wittering is a charming coastal village located in West Sussex, England. It is situated on the south coast of England, just a few miles from the city of Chichester. The village is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning countryside, and friendly locals. East Wittering is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a range of activities and attractions to suit all ages and interests.

One of the main attractions of East Wittering is its beautiful beaches. The village is home to several stunning beaches, including East Wittering Beach, West Wittering Beach, and Bracklesham Bay. These beaches are popular with families, surfers, and water sports enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as swimming, surfing, kite surfing, and windsurfing. The beaches are also home to a range of wildlife, including seals, dolphins, and seabirds, making them a great place for nature lovers to explore.

In addition to its beaches, East Wittering is also home to a range of other attractions. The village has a number of shops, cafes, and restaurants, offering a range of local and international cuisine. There are also several parks and nature reserves in the area, including the East Head Nature Reserve and the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These areas are perfect for walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting, offering visitors a chance to explore the stunning countryside and coastline of West Sussex.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 8°C

Wind: 18.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
East Wittering Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Justine Brooks	Stocks Lane East Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8NH 01243672208 School Website
West Wittering Parochial Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholas Matthews	Pound Road West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8AJ 01243513015 School Website
Birdham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Mccadden	Crooked Lane Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7HB 01243512399 School Website
Sidlesham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Phillips	Keynor Lane Sidlesham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7NL 01243641238 School Website
The Academy Selsey Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Jo Ford	School Lane Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 9EH 01243602558 School Website
Medmerry Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dave Lott	High Street Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 0QJ 01243602738 School Website
Thorney Island Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dean Clegg	Thorney Island Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8DJ 01243371317 School Website
Bosham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacquelyn Wattam	Walton Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8QF 01243572375 School Website
Seal Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Melanie Strachan	East Street Selsey West Sussex PO20 0BN 01243602746 School Website
Mengham Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Edward Harrison	Palmerston Road Hayling Island Hampshire PO11 9ET 02392462162 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bosham Station Road, Bosham, West Sussex, PO18 8NG 5.14 Miles

Nutbourne Broad Road, Nutbourne, West Sussex, PO18 8SH 5.28 Miles

Fishbourne Salthill Road, Fishbourne, West Sussex, PO19 3QH 5.42 Miles

Southbourne Stein Road, Southbourne, Hampshire, PO10 8LE 5.69 Miles

Chichester Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8DL 5.91 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bracklesham And Earnley Taxis 01243 670463 13 Wittering Walk, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8RR 0.04 Miles
Apex Executive Cars 023 9263 7634 16 Haslemere Gardens, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 9SD 3.21 Miles
Flight Cars 023 9246 4848 2A Selsmore Avenue, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 9PB 4.01 Miles
Hayling Car's 023 9242 2828 1 Southwood Rd, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 9PS 4.06 Miles
Ryan James Chauffeurs 07920 146405 Conifers, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8ST 4.29 Miles
Area Cars Ltd 01243 601701 44 High Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 0RD 4.39 Miles
City Cabs 01243 888000 Malthouse Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 0QR 4.43 Miles
Med Cars 01243 605551 121 High Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 0QB 4.43 Miles
C And S Taxis 01243 603686 Manor Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 0SH 4.57 Miles
City Cabs 01243 603686 Manor Green, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 0SH 4.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
East Wittering Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Russell Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longlands Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jolliffe Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stocks Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hilton Business Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Thatched Tavern Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bracklesham Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bracklesham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cakeham Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berry Barn Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Bracklesham Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shalbourne Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rookwood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Witterings Medical Centre 01243 671833	The Witterings Med Centre Cakeham Rd,East Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8BH
Thorney Island Medical Centre	Thorney Island Medical Centre Baker Thorney Island Emsworth Hampshire PO10 8DH
Selsey Medical Practice 01243 608201	Selsey Medical Centre High Street, Selsey Chichester West Sussex PO20 0QG
Selsey Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	High Street Selsey Chichester PO20 0QG
Hayling Island Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Elm Grove Mengham Hayling Island PO11 9AP

Local Stores

Wittering
The Parade
East Wittering
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 8BL
01243 673423
Store Website
0.03 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Hayling Island
181 Havant Road
Hayling Island
PO11 0LG
02392 467200
Store Website
6.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Alphapet Management Services Ltd T/A Alphapet Veterinary Clinics
Northleigh Farm Main Road Birdham Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BY 01243 513514 info@alphapet247.vet Website 1.74 miles
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24/7 Emergency Service is available at our Bognor Regis surgery
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24/7 Emergency Service is available at our Bognor Regis surgery
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24/7 Emergency Service is available at our Bognor Regis surgery
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24/7 Emergency Service is available at our Bognor Regis surgery
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24/7 Emergency Service is available at our Bognor Regis surgery
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24/7 Emergency Service is available at our Bognor Regis surgery
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24/7 Emergency Service is available at our Bognor Regis surgery

Dvg Ltd
Unit 3 Wave Approach Chichester Road Selsey West Sussex PO20 0FR 01243 957100 selseyreception@downlandvets.co.uk Website 4.46 miles

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Hayling Island Vets4pets Ltd
Vets4pets 104-106 Elm Grove Hayling Island Hampshire PO11 9EH 02392 636950 haylingisland@vets4pets.com Website 4.78 miles
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Harbour Veterinary Group - Hayling Island
95 St. Marys Road Hayling Island Hampshire PO11 9DD 02392 467845 hayling@harbourvets.co.uk Website 4.86 miles
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Mrs Darling'S Veterinary Surgery
254 Main Road Southbourne Emsworth Hampshire PO10 8JJ 01243 379955 mrsdarlingvet@btconnect.com Website 5.51 miles

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Priors Leaze Veterinary Centre
Priors Leaze Lane Nutbourne Chichester West Sussex PO18 8RH 01243 376 000 priorsleazevets@hotmail.com Website 5.69 miles
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Local Dog Walks

West Wittering
Beautiful Beach Walk Our Dogs Lived The Sea Only Certain Sections For Dog Walking You Can Have Long Or Short Walks Pound Rd West Wittering 1.24 miles

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West Wittering Beach Walk
For Those Of You Who Want To Park Your Car, Walk To The Beach With Your Children And Let The Dog Off To Run Around This Location Is Perfect. Beach Is Just Yards Away From Carpark And Theres Miles Of Coastline To Walk The Dog. Beach Is Open All Year Round With Access To All Areas In The Winter Months And Doggy Areas From The Spring. When The Tide Is In Its Shallow For Miles So Really Safe For Doggy Swimming And The Kids Will Love The Sandy Beach! If You Want To Socialise Your Dog Then This Is A Great Place Especially At Weekends, Plenty Of Facilities Close By And Carpark Is Bbq Friendly In The Summer!! Nybhurst Cottage Snow Hill West Wittering Chichester PO20 8AT 1.55 miles

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Pagham Harbour
No Other Word Than Beautiful, I Love This Place!! Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Lancashire 3.85 miles

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Chidham Chichester Harbour
This Is The 5 Mile Complete Circuit Of The Chidham Peninsula. It Is Important To Be Aware Of The Tides As The South Western Corner Of The Route Floods At Spring High Tides. There Is A 3 Mile Version Of This Walk To The Less Fit. This Walk Is Flat With A Stretch Along The Stony Foreshore. Paths Are Well Marked. The Route Begins With A Stretch Across Flat, Norfolk Like Fields To Reach The Western Shore. It Cuts A Little Inland (Although We Continued On The Uneven Shore At Low Tide) Along A Straight Dyke. Chidham Ln Chichester Lancashire PO18 8TD 3.96 miles

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Chidham
This 3.5Km Walk Starts And Finishes At The The Layby At The Entrance To Harbour Way Or In The Cobnor Farm Amenity Car Park . It Follows The Shoreline With Stunning Views Of Bosham, Before Cutting Inland To Give A Gentle Walk Through The Village. 1 Chidham Ln Chidham Chichester PO18 8TF 4.28 miles

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Thorney Island Shoreline Walk
6.8 Miles Around The Shoreline Of The Army Base With Stunning Views Of Chichester Harbour. The Route Is Rural With Mostly Off Lead Dog Walking Opportunities And Plenty Of Deserted Shoreline. 5 Thornham Ln Emsworth Lancashire PO10 8DD 5.33 miles There Is Parking Space At The Junction With Thornham Road. Cross Over The Road And Take The Footpath.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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