Bognor Area Guide

Property in Bognor benefits from a fantastic seafront location, excellent transport links and some of the sunniest weather in the UK. Boasting beautiful beaches and quick access to the South Downs, it’s the perfect town for those who enjoy the great outdoors. However, with Brighton just 30 miles to the east and Portsmouth 20 miles to the west, it’s also within easy reach of city amenities.

WELCOME TO BOGNOR

Known as the sunniest town in the UK, Bognor is the place to be if you love coastal walks, hiking in the hills and relaxing on the beach. With its reputation for summer fun, it boasts plenty of attractions and open spaces to keep kids busy, too. The Butlins Day Centre, Mini Golf and Picturedome Cinema are all popular leisure facilities amongst residents, while Hotham Park is a great place to hang out with friends.

BOGNOR IS PERFECT FOR FAMILIES

As well as enjoying all the exciting facilities detailed above, families looking to buy property in Bognor also benefit from the local area’s excellent educational institutions. Edward Bryant, Rose Green Junior, The Regis School and Felpham Community College have all been ranked ‘good’ by Ofsted.

GETTING AROUND IN BOGNOR

Bognor is just a short drive from the A27, which runs along the coast. The A3 also heads north from Portsmouth, ensuring an effortless journey into London. Bognor has its own train station, with trains departing to Chichester every 15 minutes and Brighton and London every 30 minutes. The trip to London Victoria requires a change at Barnham and takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.

A SHORT HISTORY OF BOGNOR

Up until the 18th century, Bognor was a small fishing and smuggling settlement. After this, it was developed into a series of tourist resorts - first by Sir Richard Hotham and later by Billy Butlin. The Butlins Holiday camp has been in the town since 1959 and is one of the area’s biggest employers.

THE BIRDMAN OF BOGNOR

Every year, the town hosts the International Bognor Birdman event, in which participants launch themselves off the end of Bognor pier in homemade flying contraptions. The Bognor Rox Festival also takes place annually, with the free event attracting more than 30,000 visitors.

SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT IN BOGNOR

There are several excellent dining opportunities in Bognor, including the Mezze Turkish Grill, Cardamom Bay and Hotham Park Café. Likewise, the area boasts some much-loved pubs, such as the Punch & Judy, Legends Sports Bar and Mustards. Day to day shopping needs are met by the local Morrisons, Tescos and Coop, while you’ll find many national chains in the pedestrianised High Street and London Road area.