Bognor Regis, a family seaside resort with all the fun of a beach resort.

Began as a Saxon town, the Regis was added when George V stayed here in 1929, today it is slightly famous as the home of the Birdman event, who can fly the longest distance off the pier using muscle power only !

Long hours of sunshine and award-winning beaches make Bognor Regis one of the most popular seaside resorts on the South Coast.

Just minutes away from the tranquillity and beauty of the South Downs, the town made famous by royal visits and Billy Butlin has plenty to offer people of all ages.

Clean beaches and child friendly facilities as well as a long promenade help make Bognor Regis extremely popular with young families.

As well as traditional seaside fun and water sports, the town boasts lively cafes, restaurants, nightclubs and a bustling shopping centre.

Bognor Regis is also home to the Butlins Resort, the four star holiday centre which welcomes day visitors.

A colourful calendar of town events can be found all year round, including the Carnival, Illumination Gala and Hotham Park Country Fair. The Rox Music & Arts Festival, Sands of Time Seaside Festival and the vibrant Clown Convention are other events unique to Bognor Regis.

For something more genteel, the beautiful Hotham Park is a green oasis and offers relaxing walks and plenty of fun with a miniature railway, boating lake and café. During the summer, look out for live music and entertainment on the bandstand.

Learn how Sir Richard Hotham’s dream to turn Bognor into a “mini Brighton” shaped this town and made it what it is today at Bognor Regis Museum. Discover how it finally got its royal seal of approval and why it became a favourite holiday destination for the rich and famous.

The resort’s quality continues with modern sporting facilities available to all at the Arun Leisure Centre, while the Arena Sports Centre boasts one of the largest climbing walls in the south east. Seafaring adventurers can launch jet-skis, hire a kayak or visit one of the three local yacht clubs along the coast.

If you want to get more than just your feet wet, there are a selection of sunken boats and ships to explore – but you will need to dive down, just off the coast, to find them!