Things to do in Bognor Regis

Beach huts at Felpham beach, Bognor Regis. 20th June 2022.

Looking for a staycation in Bognor Regis

Cycling in Bognor Regis: three routes

Adam Bell of the Bognor Bike Hub shares three cycling routes in and around Bognor Regis

Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis. 3rd June 2022. Peter Flude

Explore the hidden secrets of Bognor Regis

Things to do in Bognor Regis

From its beautiful coastline to the shops, restaurants, historical and seaside attractions, there’s plenty to keep you and the whole family entertained in Bognor Regis. This is a place to explore, a town full of character and stories from history – revisit 20th century childhoods in the arcades, explore seaside culture at the museum, splash around with seafront water sports or run with your dog along the beach that George V chose for his convalescence in 1929. And with the likes of Chichester, Arundel, Littlehampton and the South Downs close by, there’s more to explore within the local area.

Culture and arts

The beautiful scenery and evocative environment around Bognor Regis was immortalised by William Blake as ‘England’s green and pleasant land’ when he wrote Jerusalem whilst living here in the 19th century. The town continues to have a vibrant local arts community, with theatre, exhibitions, trails and workshops running throughout the year, as well as an active live music scene.

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History and heritage

Bognor Regis looks to the future, but is equally proud of its heritage. Navigating the town you’ll uncover a mix of quintessentially British architecture through the centuries with Victorian and Edwardian townhouses sitting alongside Georgian resort design and the much-coveted Regency homes that line the seafront. This is a place to explore, a town full of character and stories from history – revisit 20th century childhoods in the arcades, explore seaside culture at the museum, or simply take in the fresh air at the beach that George V chose for his convalescence in 1929.

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Hotham Park in the evening, Bognor Regis. 13th May 2022.

Sports and wellbeing

Bognor Regis is a fantastic place to feel re-energised, with the rejuvenating properties of the sea air earning it a royal seal of approval. The four miles of promenade and choice of parks are excellent for walking and running and there are numerous extended running routes and park runs open to visitors. With a network of cycle routes and trails, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the town and surrounding areas by bike. It’s a popular destination for water sports lovers, with shoreline access for kayaks, paddleboards and windsurfers and a designated ramp for jet skis. Sea swimming can be enjoyed 365 days of the year, with increasingly popular cold water swimming groups welcoming visitors to join them for bracing winter dips. Under the water, Bognor Reef is rated by divers for the range of aquatic life.