Guidebook for Selsey
Parks & Nature
Visit the Free RNLI museum and shop, as you walk round the coast exploring our many different beaches
RNLI Selsey Lifeboat Station
154 KingswayFree entry to this beautiful Nature Reserve with various activities and walks.
Only a 5 min drive or enjoy a walk or cycle there.
65 locals recommend
RSPB Pagham Harbour LNR
Selsey RoadFree entry to this beautiful Nature Reserve with various activities and walks.
Only a 5 min drive or enjoy a walk or cycle there.
They are passionate about our oceans and helping you engage and experience the Marine Environment, near, in on and under the water” They are a SSI SWIM, Snorkel, Freediving, Scuba and Marine Ecology Centre located on the South Coast…
Mulberry Divers Ltd
9 Orchard ParadeThey are passionate about our oceans and helping you engage and experience the Marine Environment, near, in on and under the water” They are a SSI SWIM, Snorkel, Freediving, Scuba and Marine Ecology Centre located on the South Coast…
East a Beach Pond area hosts a model boat club, a monthly classic car/ bike event, fresh fish shops, car park, toilets and cafe. A great place to eat your fish and chips from the shop few minutes walk away. Alternatively borrow my Bill Martin leaflet to learn and explore the history behind the old railway carriage homes along the sea front.
East Beach Pond
57 East Beach RoadEast a Beach Pond area hosts a model boat club, a monthly classic car/ bike event, fresh fish shops, car park, toilets and cafe. A great place to eat your fish and chips from the shop few minutes walk away. Alternatively borrow my Bill Martin leaflet to learn and explore the history behind the old railway carriage homes along the sea front.
A great place to walk round with the Boat House cafe for refreshments.
50 locals recommend
Chichester Marina
Salterns WayA great place to walk round with the Boat House cafe for refreshments.
A lovely place to have a picnic/coffee or just walk part of the old city walls.
22 locals recommend
Bishop's Palace Gardens
4 Canon LnA lovely place to have a picnic/coffee or just walk part of the old city walls.
Great little place to walk about, pop into to the individual craft centre shops, cafe / coffee shops or buy an ice cream. Lovely little church to visit too.
71 locals recommend
Bosham Quay
Great little place to walk about, pop into to the individual craft centre shops, cafe / coffee shops or buy an ice cream. Lovely little church to visit too.
West Wittering Beach
Pound RoadThe ever popular West Wittering beach, 9.7 miles away.
One of my favourite places to take visitors - you can amble about in your own time, take a picnic, stop in the cafe, take part in planned activities or visit when they have one of their big events on. This is where they film the Repair Shop.
195 locals recommend
Weald & Downland Living Museum
Town LaneOne of my favourite places to take visitors - you can amble about in your own time, take a picnic, stop in the cafe, take part in planned activities or visit when they have one of their big events on. This is where they film the Repair Shop.
A great little walk east of Chichester. You walk though the wonderful enchanting tunnel of trees with great views from the top at the windmill.
8 locals recommend
Halnaker Windmill
Windmill TrailA great little walk east of Chichester. You walk though the wonderful enchanting tunnel of trees with great views from the top at the windmill.
Take a walk though or around this ancient yew forest, with some yews dating back over 2,000 years old. See the Amazing views from the top - of Sussex and the south coast.
12 locals recommend
Kingley Vale
Take a walk though or around this ancient yew forest, with some yews dating back over 2,000 years old. See the Amazing views from the top - of Sussex and the south coast.
Arts & Culture
St Leodegar's Church, Hunston
2 Church Lane
Chichester Festival Theatre
Oaklands WayLots of great productions run thought the year.
Chichester Cathedral
A lovely cathedral right in the centre of the city.
Free to enter, though some special exhibitions are chargeable. A stones throw from the centre and the cathedral.
49 locals recommend
The Novium Museum
1 Tower StFree to enter, though some special exhibitions are chargeable. A stones throw from the centre and the cathedral.
Important Modern British permanent collection and temporary exhibitions - including shop and a cafe
119 locals recommend
Pallant House Gallery
9 N PallantImportant Modern British permanent collection and temporary exhibitions - including shop and a cafe
The South Downs Planetarium is open throughout the year and offers more than 30 presentations a month on the wonders of the universe.
I took my mother to see the north lights show as it had been her life long dream to go. It was so good we felt we had really been there when we came out. If you go …. say Hi to John who gives the talks, he has so much enthusiasm and knowledge.
25 locals recommend
South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre
off Kingsham RdThe South Downs Planetarium is open throughout the year and offers more than 30 presentations a month on the wonders of the universe.
I took my mother to see the north lights show as it had been her life long dream to go. It was so good we felt we had really been there when we came out. If you go …. say Hi to John who gives the talks, he has so much enthusiasm and knowledge.
Fishbourne Roman Palace is located in the village of Fishbourne, Chichester in West Sussex. The palace is the largest Roman residence north of the Alps, and has an unusually early date of 75 CE, around thirty years after the Roman conquest of Britain.
133 locals recommend
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Roman WayFishbourne Roman Palace is located in the village of Fishbourne, Chichester in West Sussex. The palace is the largest Roman residence north of the Alps, and has an unusually early date of 75 CE, around thirty years after the Roman conquest of Britain.
Goodwood Racecourse
Selhurstpark RoadA place to wear your best hat
The place the annual Goodwood Revival is held. various events take place here each year, also the location of the airfield.
348 locals recommend
Goodwood Motor Circuit
The place the annual Goodwood Revival is held. various events take place here each year, also the location of the airfield.
Great little museum and cafe for the air enthusiasts. Where I discovered that Albert Ball VC was my G.Grandfathers best friend. My family tell me they both helped each other though their training course (especially helping each other over and around the obstacle courses, as they were both so short ! )
50 locals recommend
Tangmere Military & Aviation Museum Trust
Gamecock TerraceGreat little museum and cafe for the air enthusiasts. Where I discovered that Albert Ball VC was my G.Grandfathers best friend. My family tell me they both helped each other though their training course (especially helping each other over and around the obstacle courses, as they were both so short ! )
Set over a large site and brimming with history including the Mary Rose, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, Harbour Tours and much more - all within a short walking distance of the Spinniker Tower and Gunwarf shopping centre.
345 locals recommend
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Set over a large site and brimming with history including the Mary Rose, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, Harbour Tours and much more - all within a short walking distance of the Spinniker Tower and Gunwarf shopping centre.
Gunwharf Quays is the South coasts leading designer shopping outlet and home to over 90 famous brands with up to 60% off all day, every day. Next to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
389 locals recommend
Gunwharf Quays
Gunwharf Quays is the South coasts leading designer shopping outlet and home to over 90 famous brands with up to 60% off all day, every day. Next to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Arundel Castle is a restored and remodelled medieval castle in Arundel, West Sussex, England. It was established during the reign of Edward the Confessor and completed by Roger de Montgomery.
451 locals recommend
Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle is a restored and remodelled medieval castle in Arundel, West Sussex, England. It was established during the reign of Edward the Confessor and completed by Roger de Montgomery.
"Located in the heart of the South Downs national park, this Museum is dedicated to preserving the industrial heritage of the South East. With 36 acres to explore and over 40 exhibits to visit, you can discover the South’s working past.
58 locals recommend
Amberley Museum
New Barn Road"Located in the heart of the South Downs national park, this Museum is dedicated to preserving the industrial heritage of the South East. With 36 acres to explore and over 40 exhibits to visit, you can discover the South’s working past.
Uppark is a tranquil and intimiate 17th century house set in gardens and surrounded by woodlands. It sits perched high up, overlooking the South Downs .
61 locals recommend
Uppark House and Garden
Uppark is a tranquil and intimiate 17th century house set in gardens and surrounded by woodlands. It sits perched high up, overlooking the South Downs .
Inspired by the Baroque palaces of Europe and nestled in the South Downs, Petworth House displays one of the finest art collections
232 locals recommend
Petworth House and Park
Inspired by the Baroque palaces of Europe and nestled in the South Downs, Petworth House displays one of the finest art collections
Food Scene
Viento De levante
3 High StGood choice of options and value for money
The Seal
6 Hillfield RdGood local pub with an interesting food selection .
Chaplins Coffeehouse
High StreetLovely coffee shop located in the old Selsey Pavillion
The local cafe , selsey
141 High StGood choice and great for an All Day breakfast at reasonable prices.
Lal Bar is Inspired by flavours of the Mediterranean, they offer delicious homemade pizzas, cooked to perfection in their clay oven - and great cocktails- lovely outdoor seating areas
Lal Bar
3 Hillfield RoadLal Bar is Inspired by flavours of the Mediterranean, they offer delicious homemade pizzas, cooked to perfection in their clay oven - and great cocktails- lovely outdoor seating areas
Nice Plaice
7A Orchard ParadeBuilt at the end of the 16th Century, the Crown & Anchor pub has one of the most unrivaled positions on Chichester Harbour. The location offers stunning views from Dell Quay Marina, from both their indoor restaurant and large waterside terrace, especially great at sunset
9 locals recommend
Dell Quay Marine
Dell Quay RoadBuilt at the end of the 16th Century, the Crown & Anchor pub has one of the most unrivaled positions on Chichester Harbour. The location offers stunning views from Dell Quay Marina, from both their indoor restaurant and large waterside terrace, especially great at sunset
Stylish modern cafe/restaurant serving modern European food all day in a casual harbor setting.
50 locals recommend
The Boat House Cafe - Chichester Marina
Stylish modern cafe/restaurant serving modern European food all day in a casual harbor setting.
Drift-In Surf Café walks hand in hand with the Wittering Surf Shop story. A café with a very different style and outlook.
44 locals recommend
Drift-In Surf Cafe
11-13 Shore RdDrift-In Surf Café walks hand in hand with the Wittering Surf Shop story. A café with a very different style and outlook.
Essentials
Asda Selsey Supermarket
Unit 1 Wave ApproachNext to the Costa Coffee both a 5 minute walk
Drinks & Nightlife
t's a craft micro pub and they pride themselves on serving locally brewed ales, ciders, gin and vodka.
8 locals recommend
The Crab Pot
153 High Stt's a craft micro pub and they pride themselves on serving locally brewed ales, ciders, gin and vodka.
Mediterranean Wine, Cocktail & Pizzeria Bar. Top of the range interior with comfortable areas to lounge, talk & Dine. Their secret Garden is 45 meters in length- perfect for events & get togethers. You will feel like you have stepped into the Med!
Lal Bar
3 Hillfield RoadMediterranean Wine, Cocktail & Pizzeria Bar. Top of the range interior with comfortable areas to lounge, talk & Dine. Their secret Garden is 45 meters in length- perfect for events & get togethers. You will feel like you have stepped into the Med!