# Bognor Regis: Full Reference > Local news and community guide for Bognor Regis, Aldwick, and Felpham in West Sussex. A seaside town with a royal title, wide sandy beaches, Hotham Park, Butlin's, and a proud community spirit along the English Channel coast. ## Areas ### Town Centre Bognor Regis town centre is the commercial heart of the resort, built around a pedestrianised precinct and the High Street that connects it to the seafront. The main shopping area runs between London Road to the north and the Esplanade to the south, with the pedestrianised section of the High Street... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/areas/town-centre ### Aldwick Aldwick is a residential village immediately west of Bognor Regis, technically a separate parish but now continuous with the town's built-up area. It has its own shops on Aldwick Road, its own parish church of St Richard, and a distinct identity that residents maintain firmly. The housing is a mix o... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/areas/aldwick ### Felpham Felpham is a historic village to the east of Bognor Regis, absorbed into the wider urban area but retaining a strong separate identity. The poet and artist William Blake lived in a cottage on Blake's Road from 1800 to 1803, producing some of his most celebrated work during his time here and declarin... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/areas/felpham ### South Bersted South Bersted is a residential area to the south-east of Bognor Regis town centre, lying between the main built-up area and Felpham. Historically a separate village, it was absorbed into the expanding town during the twentieth century but retains traces of its older identity. The area has its own pa... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/areas/south-bersted ### North Bersted North Bersted is the northern part of the Bognor Regis built-up area, largely developed from the 1990s onwards on former agricultural land. The area is centred on Rowan Way and the developments around it, with modern housing estates of a type familiar across southern England: detached and semi-detac... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/areas/north-bersted ### Hotham Park Area The area around Hotham Park occupies the north-western part of central Bognor Regis and takes its name from the public park that is the town's most valued green space. Hotham Park was originally the grounds of Hotham House, built for Sir Richard Hotham in the 1790s as part of his scheme to develop B... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/areas/hotham-park-area ### The Seafront The seafront is the reason Bognor Regis exists as a town of its present size. The Esplanade runs east to west along the shore, connecting the main beach to the residential areas at either end. The beach itself is a mix of sand and shingle, with more sand exposed at low tide than many visitors expect... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/areas/the-seafront ### Rose Green Rose Green is a residential area to the south-west of the main Bognor Regis built-up area, lying between Aldwick and Pagham. The area is centred on Rose Green Road and the surrounding residential streets, with a character that is suburban, open, and quiet. Housing is a mix of inter-war bungalows, po... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/areas/rose-green ### Nyetimber Nyetimber is a small residential area to the west of Bognor Regis, lying between Rose Green and the tidal mudflats of Pagham Harbour. The name is shared with the well-known English sparkling wine estate, though the vineyard is at West Chiltington in the Weald rather than here on the coastal plain. N... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/areas/nyetimber ### Flansham Flansham is a small residential area on the eastern edge of the Bognor Regis built-up area, lying between Felpham and the open countryside towards Yapton and Middleton-on-Sea. The area is centred on Flansham Lane and the surrounding streets, with a handful of farms and older properties mixed in amon... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/areas/flansham ## Guides ### Restaurants in Bognor Regis, Aldwick and Felpham Bognor Regis has a broader restaurant scene than many visitors expect of a traditional seaside town. The options range from seafront fish restaurants to Indian, Italian, Chinese and Thai, with indepen... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/restaurants ### Cafes and Coffee Shops in Bognor Regis The cafe scene in Bognor Regis reflects the town's mix of seaside tradition and evolving tastes. There are old-fashioned seafront cafes serving mugs of tea and full English breakfasts alongside newer ... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/cafes ### Pubs in Bognor Regis, Aldwick and Felpham Bognor Regis and its neighbouring villages have a decent selection of pubs, from traditional locals to larger pub-restaurants serving food all day. The town has lost some pubs over the years, as every... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/pubs ### Takeaway Food in Bognor Regis Bognor Regis has a solid selection of takeaway food covering the full range of cuisines that a town of its size would be expected to offer. Fish and chips dominate near the seafront, as they should in... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/takeaways ### Fish and Chips in Bognor Regis Fish and chips and a seaside town go together like few other combinations in British life, and Bognor Regis has been serving battered cod and crispy chips to visitors and residents for well over a cen... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/fish-and-chips ### Sunday Lunch in Bognor Regis Sunday lunch remains a serious institution in the Bognor Regis area, and there are enough pubs and restaurants serving roasts to provide genuine choice for families and groups looking for a proper wee... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/sunday-lunch ### Breakfast and Brunch in Bognor Regis Breakfast in Bognor Regis divides broadly into two categories: the traditional full English, served in cafes that have been doing the same thing for decades, and the newer brunch culture that has arri... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/breakfast-spots ### Local Produce and Food Markets in Bognor Regis The Bognor Regis area benefits from its position on the West Sussex coastal plain, one of the most productive agricultural areas in southern England. The flat, fertile land between the South Downs and... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/local-produce ### Shopping in Bognor Regis Shopping in Bognor Regis is centred on the pedestrianised High Street and the Queensway area, which together form the commercial heart of the town. The mix is typical of a medium-sized English seaside... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/shops ### Shops and Services in Aldwick Aldwick is primarily a residential area, and its shopping provision reflects that character. There is no high street in the conventional sense, but there are clusters of local shops and services that ... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/aldwick-shops ### Shops and Services in Felpham Felpham maintains a village identity that is partly sustained by its cluster of local shops and services along Felpham Road and the surrounding streets. For a place that is technically part of the Bog... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/felpham-shops ### Hairdressers and Barbers in Bognor Regis The Bognor Regis area has a good number of hairdressers and barbers relative to its population, reflecting the fact that hair salons and barber shops remain among the most resilient types of high stre... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/hairdressers ### Veterinary Practices in Bognor Regis Pet ownership is high in the Bognor Regis area, and the town and its surroundings are well served by veterinary practices. Dogs are particularly visible, with the beaches, parks and promenades providi... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/vets ### Dental Practices in Bognor Regis Finding an NHS dentist in the Bognor Regis area has become increasingly difficult in recent years, a situation that mirrors the national picture and causes genuine frustration for residents. The numbe... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/dentists ### GP Surgeries in Bognor Regis The Bognor Regis area is served by several GP surgeries providing primary care to the local population. The surgeries are spread across the town and the surrounding areas, with most residents having a... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/doctors ### Pharmacies in Bognor Regis, Aldwick and Felpham Pharmacies are well distributed across the Bognor Regis area, with the town centre, Felpham and the Rose Green area near Aldwick all having accessible options. The role of the pharmacy has expanded co... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/pharmacies ### Gyms and Fitness in Bognor Regis Bognor Regis has a reasonable selection of gym and fitness options for a town of its size, ranging from the public leisure centre to private gyms and specialist fitness studios. The combination of ind... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/gyms ### Swimming in Bognor Regis Swimming in Bognor Regis takes two very different forms: the controlled warmth of the leisure centre pool and the bracing reality of the English Channel. Both have their adherents, and the town's coas... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/swimming ### Watersports in Bognor Regis and Felpham The Bognor Regis coastline offers reasonable conditions for a range of watersports, and the flat, shallow waters along the beach are particularly suitable for beginners and intermediate practitioners.... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/watersports ### Mental Health Support in Bognor Regis Mental health support in the Bognor Regis area is provided through a combination of NHS services, charities, community groups and private practitioners. The demand for mental health support has grown ... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/mental-health ### Retirement and Later Life in Bognor Regis Bognor Regis has long been a popular retirement destination, and the town's demographic profile reflects this. The proportion of residents aged over sixty-five is significantly higher than the nationa... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/retirement ### Car Parking in Bognor Regis Parking in Bognor Regis is more straightforward than in many south coast towns, with a reasonable supply of spaces in the town centre and along the seafront, and charges that are lower than in Chiches... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/parking ### Bognor Regis Train Station Bognor Regis station sits at the end of a short branch line that connects to the main London to Portsmouth and Chichester line at Barnham Junction. This branch line arrangement defines the train exper... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/trains ### Bus Services in Bognor Regis Bus services in the Bognor Regis area are operated primarily by Stagecoach, connecting the town to Chichester, Littlehampton and the surrounding villages and estates. The bus network is reasonably com... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/buses ### Cycling in Bognor Regis Bognor Regis and its surrounding area are well suited to cycling, thanks primarily to the flat terrain of the coastal plain. There are no hills to speak of between the town and the foot of the South D... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/cycling ### Driving and Roads around Bognor Regis Bognor Regis sits on the A259 coast road and is connected to the A27 and the wider road network by the A29, which runs north through Westergate and Fontwell to join the A27 near the racecourse. These ... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/driving ### Property Prices in Bognor Regis, Aldwick and Felpham Property prices in the Bognor Regis area are among the more affordable on the West Sussex coast, which is one of the reasons the town continues to attract buyers who are priced out of Chichester, Arun... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/property-prices ### Renting in Bognor Regis The rental market in Bognor Regis serves a broad range of tenants, from young professionals and students at the university campus to families, retirees and people receiving housing benefit. Rents are ... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/renting ### New Build Developments in Bognor Regis New build housing developments have been a feature of the Bognor Regis area in recent years, with several sites bringing new homes to the edges of the town and in the surrounding villages. The Arun Di... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/new-builds ### Property in Aldwick Aldwick occupies a distinctive position in the local property market. It is quieter, greener and more residential than Bognor Regis proper, with a character that is closer to a Sussex village than a s... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/aldwick-property ### Property in Felpham Felpham sits comfortably in the middle of the local property market, offering more character and a stronger community identity than Bognor town centre without the premium prices of Aldwick. The villag... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/felpham-property ### Schools in Bognor Regis, Aldwick and Felpham The Bognor Regis area has a comprehensive selection of schools serving children from reception age through to sixth form. The schools vary in size, character and Ofsted rating, and choosing the right ... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/schools ### Primary Schools in Bognor Regis, Aldwick and Felpham The Bognor Regis area has a good number of primary schools, reflecting the spread of the residential population across the town, Aldwick, Felpham and the surrounding estates. The schools serve childre... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/primary-schools ### Secondary Schools in Bognor Regis Secondary education in the Bognor Regis area is provided by a smaller number of schools than the primary sector, and the choices available to families are correspondingly more limited. The Regis Schoo... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/secondary-schools ### University of Chichester Bognor Regis Campus The University of Chichester maintains a campus in Bognor Regis on Upper Bognor Road, providing higher education within the town and contributing a student presence to the local community. The Bognor ... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/university-campus ### The Beach and Seafront in Bognor Regis The beach is the defining feature of Bognor Regis, the reason the town exists as a resort and the thing that shapes daily life for residents and draws visitors from across the south-east. It stretches... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/the-beach ### Butlin's Bognor Regis Butlin's Bognor Regis is one of the three surviving Butlin's resorts in Britain and has been a fixture of the town since it opened in 1960. The resort sits on a large site on the eastern edge of the t... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/butlins ### Hotham Park Hotham Park is the finest public park in Bognor Regis and one of the most pleasant green spaces on the West Sussex coast. Located just north of the town centre, between the High Street and Upper Bogno... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/hotham-park ### The Picturedrome Cinema in Bognor Regis The Picturedrome is one of the most distinctive buildings in Bognor Regis and one of the few independent cinemas remaining on the Sussex coast. Located on the High Street, the building has been a cine... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/picturedrome ### Alexandra Theatre and Regis Centre The Alexandra Theatre, housed within the Regis Centre complex near the seafront, is the main venue for live performance and events in Bognor Regis. The theatre provides a programme of shows, concerts,... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/alexandra-theatre ### William Blake in Felpham William Blake, the visionary poet, painter and printmaker, lived in Felpham from 1800 to 1803. His time in the village was one of the most significant periods of his creative life, and the cottage whe... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/william-blake ### Nightlife in Bognor Regis Bognor Regis is not a nightlife destination, and anyone expecting the bars and clubs of Brighton or even Chichester will be disappointed. What the town does offer is a modest selection of pubs, bars a... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/nightlife ### Cinema and Film in Bognor Regis Cinema in Bognor Regis is anchored by the Picturedrome, the independent Art Deco cinema on the High Street that provides the town with a film-going experience of genuine character. The Picturedrome is... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/cinema ### Walks near Bognor Regis The Bognor Regis area offers a genuinely good selection of walks, from the flat and easy seafront promenade to the nature reserve paths around Pagham Harbour and the longer routes that head north towa... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/walks ### Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve Pagham Harbour is one of the most important wildlife sites on the south coast and sits immediately to the west of Aldwick, making it remarkably accessible from the Bognor Regis area. The harbour is a ... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/pagham-harbour ### Parks and Green Spaces in Bognor Regis Bognor Regis has a respectable provision of parks and green spaces for a town of its size, with Hotham Park being the standout public park and several smaller recreation grounds, gardens and open spac... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/parks ### Aldwick Beach Aldwick beach is the quieter, less developed stretch of coastline to the west of Bognor Regis, and it provides a markedly different beach experience from the busier frontage in front of the town centr... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/aldwick-beach ### Felpham Beach Felpham beach has a character all its own, distinct from both the busier Bognor seafront and the quieter Aldwick shore. It is arguably the most pleasant of the three for families, with wider sandy str... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/felpham-beach ### Bognor Regis Sunshine Record Bognor Regis has a legitimate claim to be one of the sunniest places in England, and the statistics bear this out. The town regularly records more than 1,900 hours of sunshine per year, and in some ye... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/sunshine ### The Bognor Birdman Rally The Bognor Birdman Rally is one of the most distinctive events in the English seaside calendar and has been drawing crowds to the Bognor seafront since 1971. The concept is simple: competitors launch ... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/birdman-rally ### Bognor Regis Carnival and Illuminations The Bognor Regis Carnival is one of the town's longest-running community events, a procession of decorated floats, marching groups, bands and community organisations that winds through the streets and... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/carnival ### Rocks Festival Bognor Regis Rocks is a free music festival held on the Bognor Regis seafront that has established itself as one of the highlights of the town's summer events calendar. The festival brings live music to the beach ... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/rocks-festival ### Community Groups and Volunteering in Bognor Regis The Bognor Regis area has an active network of community groups, voluntary organisations and social clubs that provide everything from practical support for vulnerable residents to social activities, ... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/community-groups ### Christmas Events in Bognor Regis Christmas in Bognor Regis brings a programme of festive events, lights, markets and community celebrations that brighten the darker months and bring the town together. The Christmas season typically b... URL: https://www.bognor-regis.news/guide/christmas-events ## History - 1 June 1864: Railway Arrives in Bognor - c. 100 AD: Roman Activity on the Coastal Plain - c. 1200: Medieval Bognor Fishing Hamlet - 1787: Sir Richard Hotham Develops the Resort - 1799: Sir Richard Hotham Dies - September 1800: William Blake Arrives in Felpham - January 1804: Blake's Trial for Sedition at Chichester - 1865: Bognor Pier Built - 1870s-1900s: Victorian Resort Expansion - February-May 1929: George V Convalesces at Craigweil - 1929: 'Regis' Suffix Granted - 1929 and after: Aldwick and Craigweil History - 1960: Butlin's Opens in Bognor Regis - 1960s-1990s: Pier Storm Damage and Decline - 1980: Alexandra Theatre Opens - 2000s: University Campus Development - 2008 (event originated 1971 at Selsey): Birdman Rally Comes to Bognor - 2010s: Town Centre Regeneration Projects - 2014: Rocks Festival Begins - c. 2015: Picturedrome Restoration ## Streets - High Street - London Road - Aldwick Road - Felpham Road - Felpham Way - Nyewood Lane - Upper Bognor Road - Longford Road - Victoria Drive - Queensway - The Esplanade - Waterloo Square - Argyle Road - Belmont Street - Canada Grove - Craigweil Avenue - Marine Drive West - Limmer Lane - Rose Green Road - Chichester Road - Lyon Street - Sudley Road - Linden Road - Gloucester Road - Hawthorn Road - West Meads Drive - Flansham Lane - Hook Lane ## Places - Hotham Park (Park & Garden) - The Esplanade (Beach & Seafront) - Butlin's Bognor Regis (Entertainment) - The Picturedrome (Entertainment) - Regis Centre and Alexandra Theatre (Theatre & Venue) - Aldwick Beach (Beach & Seafront) - Felpham Beach (Beach & Seafront) - Bognor Regis Pier (remains) (Historic Site) - War Memorial (Historic Site) - William Blake's Cottage (Historic Site) - Waterloo Square (Historic Site) - Marine Park Gardens (Park & Garden) - Hotham Park House (Historic Site) - Arun District Council offices (Public Building) - University of Chichester Bognor Regis campus (Education) - Bognor Regis Station (Transport) - The Unicorn pub (Pub) - Rock Gardens (Park & Garden) - St Wilfrid's Church Felpham (Church) - Bognor Regis Leisure Centre (Sport & Leisure)