Littlehampton sits on the east bank of the River Arun, which up to the 13th century was known as the River Tarente. Known a Hamtun to the Saxons and in the Domesday Book (1086) as Hantone, by 1482 it was being called Lyttelhampton it is unclear why the `Little` was added. The port grew from humble beginnings and there was always a great rivalry between it and Arundel 4 miles up stream. In 1589 the estuary was described as being in a poor state but a lot of remedial work was carried out to improve access to the port. In the C18th and early C19th Arundel was predominant but as the size of boats increased they found it more difficult to navigate up the river and by 1824 four times as much shipping was using Littlehampton. The port is still thriving but the traffic is more and more pleasure sailing. Littlehampton also played its part in both World Wars and was an embarkation point for the D Day landings. Some 3000 bombs fell on Littlehampton during the Second World War, The tread towards sea bathing reached Littlehampton in the early 1800`s and rows of terraced houses were built near the sea about half-a-mile from the centre; the two parts were not linked by buildings until the late C19th by which time it had become a popular resort. Lord Bryon was a regular visitor as was Samuel Taylor Coleridge and the artist B.W.Leader committed many views of Littlehampton to canvas. The town still attracts many visitors with the Harbour Park and the Look & Sea centre proving popular and the East Beach Cafe causing mixed reactions with its unique design.
Attraction
Harbour Park Family Amusement Park
Look & Sea! Visitor Centre
West Beach
Budget
Premier Inn Littlehampton *book online*
YHA littlehampton *book online*
Camping
Care Home
Classes
Cottage
Coach House cottage at Lyminster Court
Grooms Studio Cottage at Lyminster Court
Council
Dentist
Doctor
Medical Centre
The Park Surgery
Estate Agent
Belchamber Company
Graham Butt Estate Agents
King & Chasemore
Wyatt & Son
Golf Club
Littlehampton
Rustington Golf Club
Holiday Park
Hostel
Inn
Market
Food & Craft Market
Littlehampton Market
Pub and Bar
Cobb & Pen
General Henrys
George
Gratwicke Arms
Locomotive Inn
New Inn
The Marine
Tudor Tavern
Restaurant
Silk Road Restaurant
Tudor Tavern
School
Arun Vale Infant School
Connaught Junior School
Littlehampton Community School
Solicitor
Taxi
Arun TaxisHelen's Airport Cars Ltd
L A Taxis
Martins Holiday Taxis
Premier Cars
Scorpio Direct Taxis
Sports Clubs
Littlehampton Sailing and Motor Club (Sailing)
Littlehampton, Clapham & Patching CC (Cricket)
Shops
Sussex Stationers PLC
Way Out There And Back
Bairds Farm Shop
Culberry Nursery
Haskins Garden Centre
Paul Cooper Galleries
Sussex Stationers
Julian Graves
Pets At Home
Antiques
Places to Stay near Littlehampton
The Regency Guest House (0.36 miles)
The Regency Guest House is situated in a premier location on the seafront overlooking the Green and the Oyster Pond. It is a stone's throw away from the beach and ... More
Racing Greens B&B (0.36 miles)
Travelodge Littlehampton Rustington (0.77 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Derwent House (1.83 miles)
Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa (1.92 miles)
Comfort Inn Arundel (2.08 miles)
The Comfort Inn Hotel hosts 53 good sized en-suite rooms, all equipped with tea & coffee making facilities, wireless internet and TV. Many of our rooms have fantastic views across the beautiful lush countryside and ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Arundel (2.41 miles)
The Seaview Hotel (2.60 miles)
Brooklands Country Guest House (2.65 miles)
Brooklands is a stunning barn conversion situated in the picturesque Arun Valley, just a short distance from the historic town of Arundel in West Sussex and only three miles from ... More
Arundel Park Hotel (2.73 miles)
Located midway between Brighton & Portsmouth on the A27. The hotel is superb for business stop offs and leisure breaks. Plenty of free parking and just a short 4 minute ... More
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