Why of why did I wait so long to visit the Witterings in West Sussex? I discovered them when looking for places to walk my dog – not the normal way you discover a beautiful beach I must admit but I am so very glad I went there in the end. I swear that The…
Category: Sussex
Paint it Black! Hasting’s Net Huts
I have been fascinated by the tall, black net huts of Hastings, East Sussex, since spotting them in an episode of Foyle’s War, Hastings is home to the largest beach-launched fishing fleet in Europe and these unique black net huts are located in the Stade (Saxon word for landing place) area in the middle of…
Battle: Where a new England was formed
You have heard the throwaway phrase, 1066 and all that – but when you visit Battle (yes, the name of a village in East Sussex), with its rather impressive castle, you are aware you are stepping in the footsteps of history. For this was the start of Norman Britain – the last successful military invasion of…
The World’s Longest Bench?
Sometimes I come across objects on my travels which really do stir my imagination. In the rather traditional beach resort of Littlehampton in West Sussex, I came across – what I am told is – the world’s longest bench. It is apparently 324 m long (1,062 ft), is still growing and offers a seafront perch to all…
A Beach Hut is a peculiar thing …
Have you ever wondered why The Beach Hut exists and people spend thousands trying to obtain prime huts in key locations? Apparently, reports say there are 23,000 of them up and down our coastline. I keep looking at them, and for me, I just don’t really get it – I don’t understand their allure. My…
Regal Ruin – Fishbourne Roman Palace
I suppose the Roman Palace at Fishbourne can be termed a ruin? It’s definitely a well thought out attraction with enthusiastic staff who bring the remains to life and you find yourself pondering about life in Roman Britain. It’s one of the biggest villa complexes in Europe – discovered by a workman in 1960 –…
Two breezy beaches in West Sussex
Bucket and spade holidays is what I call them. Old style seaside resorts where you can come and stretch out in the sun and pass the time of day away. Here’s my favourite of all – West Wittering in West Sussex. You pay for car parking as this is private land and if you have…
Surprising Goodwood
The Goodwood Estate has been on my “hit-list” for some time now so I headed off for a recee before booking a visit to the house itself. A lovely hotel, a warm welcome given, gorgeous surroundings … what I hoped to find in fact and it didn’t disappoint. What I didn’t expect, however, were the monumental sculptures,…
End of the Pier Show
Southsea Pier I admit I am something of a sucker for a pier – that magnificent iron engineering feat that projects out into the sea, standing firm (mostly) in all weathers. A relic of the golden age of travel introduced by the Victorians, day-trippers loving promenading along the pier on their days off, dress up…
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