The Cabin, West Wittering, guidebook
Sightseeing
A special place of worship in Chichester , often with exhibitions on - check their website
220 residents recomanen
Catedral de Chichester
A special place of worship in Chichester , often with exhibitions on - check their website
So much to see and do - probably too much in a day ! From the Victory to the Mary Rose exhibition , close to Gunwharf Quays for shopping and eating afterwards and a direct train from Chichester or a 40 minute drive approx
345 residents recomanen
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
So much to see and do - probably too much in a day ! From the Victory to the Mary Rose exhibition , close to Gunwharf Quays for shopping and eating afterwards and a direct train from Chichester or a 40 minute drive approx
Catch the foot ferry across from Itchenor to Bosham and walk the 40 or so minutes to Bosham Quay and have lunch in the cafe or the Anchor Bleu - take time to pop into the historic church . Bikes are usually ok on the ferry - opens for summer and weekends - check their website to make sure they are running.
10 residents recomanen
Itchenor Ferry
The StreetCatch the foot ferry across from Itchenor to Bosham and walk the 40 or so minutes to Bosham Quay and have lunch in the cafe or the Anchor Bleu - take time to pop into the historic church . Bikes are usually ok on the ferry - opens for summer and weekends - check their website to make sure they are running.
Take a walk from Itchenor up the harbour to Birdham pool marina and have coffee in the Scuttlebutt cafe , or walk a little further into Chichester marina.
The walk from Itchenor to Birdham takes you past not only beautiful views of the harbour but also many beautiful properties !
9 residents recomanen
Birdham Pool Marina
Take a walk from Itchenor up the harbour to Birdham pool marina and have coffee in the Scuttlebutt cafe , or walk a little further into Chichester marina.
The walk from Itchenor to Birdham takes you past not only beautiful views of the harbour but also many beautiful properties !
walk up the beach from the Cabin to the sand dunes at east head - 25 mins - grab a coffee and chips at the cafe on west wittering beach or at the Landing cafe
36 residents recomanen
National Trust - East Head
Coastguard Lanewalk up the beach from the Cabin to the sand dunes at east head - 25 mins - grab a coffee and chips at the cafe on west wittering beach or at the Landing cafe
A mile or so along the beach - the main carpark beach has cafe, parking,water-sports lessons at 2XS . It is a large sandy beach that can be extraordinarily busy in the summer !
329 residents recomanen
Platja de West Wittering
Pound RoadA mile or so along the beach - the main carpark beach has cafe, parking,water-sports lessons at 2XS . It is a large sandy beach that can be extraordinarily busy in the summer !
large shopping area and eating by the water in Portsmouth - combine with a trip to the historic dockyards - why not catch a bus and train - buses to Chichester go from nearby stops to Chichester station
389 residents recomanen
Gunwharf Quays
large shopping area and eating by the water in Portsmouth - combine with a trip to the historic dockyards - why not catch a bus and train - buses to Chichester go from nearby stops to Chichester station
take some time to walk round the harbourside - it is an AONB and not without reason!
42 residents recomanen
Chichester harbour
Dell Quay Roadtake some time to walk round the harbourside - it is an AONB and not without reason!
crazy golf, foot golf, driving range, golf course etc at Hunston about 15 minutes by car
25 residents recomanen
Jungle Paradise Adventure Golf
crazy golf, foot golf, driving range, golf course etc at Hunston about 15 minutes by car
cinema just before you get into Chichester centre - large car park
50 residents recomanen
Cineworld Chichester
Chichester Gatecinema just before you get into Chichester centre - large car park
Pallant House Gallery
9 N Pallantart gallery in Chichester
The Novium Museum
1 Tower Stmuseum Chichester
about 30 mins in the car - fascinating open air museum with fully restored houses and activities
195 residents recomanen
Museu Vivent Weald & Downland
Town Laneabout 30 mins in the car - fascinating open air museum with fully restored houses and activities
Uppark House i Jardí
historic house in the downs
tranquil place to eat a sandwich in the middle of Chichester near the Cathedral
22 residents recomanen
Bishop's Palace Gardens
4 Canon Lntranquil place to eat a sandwich in the middle of Chichester near the Cathedral
take the Itchenor ferry across and walk the 40 mins or so to Bosham Quay - it avoids the traffic and is a great walk ..
Bosham has a historic church and cafe / pub - legend has it that this is where King Canute tried to command the tide - clearly didn't work as the tide races in here and catches unaware drivers to this day!
71 residents recomanen
Port de Bosham
take the Itchenor ferry across and walk the 40 mins or so to Bosham Quay - it avoids the traffic and is a great walk ..
Bosham has a historic church and cafe / pub - legend has it that this is where King Canute tried to command the tide - clearly didn't work as the tide races in here and catches unaware drivers to this day!
large historic park, garden centre and walking in the nearby downs
13 residents recomanen
Stansted Park
large historic park, garden centre and walking in the nearby downs
Fons Militar i d'Aviació Tangmere Trust
Gamecock Terracelocal museum
Chichester Walls
walk round a chunk of the original Roman walls
The Trundle
walk up the downs
take a trip on the solar heritage boat around the harbour - check on the harbour conservancy website or phone them at their Itchenor office
12 residents recomanen
Chichester Harbour Conservancy
The Streettake a trip on the solar heritage boat around the harbour - check on the harbour conservancy website or phone them at their Itchenor office
Good theatre with a strong programme through the year
238 residents recomanen
Teatre del Festival de Chichester
Oaklands WayGood theatre with a strong programme through the year
About 20 minutes up the road from the Witterings. The historic Roman villa has unearthed its mosaic floors and recreated a Roman garden.
133 residents recomanen
Palau Romà de Fishbourne
Roman WayAbout 20 minutes up the road from the Witterings. The historic Roman villa has unearthed its mosaic floors and recreated a Roman garden.
In Gunwharf Quays - combine with a trip to the historic shipyards - its a great landmark that can be seen from the beach at the Cabin on the western horizon. Amazing views the Solent from the top of the tower.
148 residents recomanen
Torre Spinnaker
In Gunwharf Quays - combine with a trip to the historic shipyards - its a great landmark that can be seen from the beach at the Cabin on the western horizon. Amazing views the Solent from the top of the tower.
City/town information
Relatively compact historic Cathedral city, walk around the Roman walls, go shopping and eat in one of the many great restaurants or pubs. Nice city.
363 residents recomanen
Chichester
Relatively compact historic Cathedral city, walk around the Roman walls, go shopping and eat in one of the many great restaurants or pubs. Nice city.
Castle, Cathedral, boat hire and interesting shops - 30 minute drive or maybe think about catching the train from Chichester.
Nice pubs nearby or take a detour on the way home ..
Try the Black Rabbit or the George Inn - detour but nice!
213 residents recomanen
Arundel
Castle, Cathedral, boat hire and interesting shops - 30 minute drive or maybe think about catching the train from Chichester.
Nice pubs nearby or take a detour on the way home ..
Try the Black Rabbit or the George Inn - detour but nice!
large sprawling city but has seafront with pier, the historic dockyards, Gunwharf, Old town, museums etc - certainly enough for a day out - catch the train from Chichester to Portsmouth Harbour rather than drive
115 residents recomanen
Portsmouth
large sprawling city but has seafront with pier, the historic dockyards, Gunwharf, Old town, museums etc - certainly enough for a day out - catch the train from Chichester to Portsmouth Harbour rather than drive
Local places to eat - after a walk, cycle, ferry or within a 10 min drive from The Cabin
Coffee and light bites and a few minutes walk away from the Cabin
44 residents recomanen
Drift-In Surf Cafe
11-13 Shore RdCoffee and light bites and a few minutes walk away from the Cabin
Great food and a few minutes up the road by car or bike - large outside area
93 residents recomanen
The Lamb Inn
Chichester RoadGreat food and a few minutes up the road by car or bike - large outside area
another of our favourite local pubs in Itchenor - good food.
Itchenor has a large car park and you can do a harbour side walk and end up back at the pub for something to eat
73 residents recomanen
The Ship Inn
The Streetanother of our favourite local pubs in Itchenor - good food.
Itchenor has a large car park and you can do a harbour side walk and end up back at the pub for something to eat
The Shore Inn
56 Shore Rdclassic pub local
Nice cafe with good food on the beach car park at Brack - about a 20 minute walk up the beach at low tide - go fossil hunting on the beach for sharks teeth and pop in to Billies after ..
100 residents recomanen
Billy's on the Beach
Bracklesham LaneNice cafe with good food on the beach car park at Brack - about a 20 minute walk up the beach at low tide - go fossil hunting on the beach for sharks teeth and pop in to Billies after ..
Drifters - East Wittering
59-61 Shore RdCafe right by the beach
fabulous breakfasts - deservedly busy in the summer - treat yourself to a full english on holiday!
27 residents recomanen
The Boulevard
40-42 Shore Rdfabulous breakfasts - deservedly busy in the summer - treat yourself to a full english on holiday!
Scuttlebutt Cafe
The Causewaygrab a light bite and a great coffee in birdham marina
great coffee shop at Bracklesham - just up from the beach - light bites after fossil hunting on the beach
8 residents recomanen
GOAT Coffee Co.
Farm Roadgreat coffee shop at Bracklesham - just up from the beach - light bites after fossil hunting on the beach
The Landing
Pound Roadanother good cup of coffee after a walk to west wittering
cafe when walking round the harbour - in the marina
50 residents recomanen
The Boat House Cafe - Chichester Marina
cafe when walking round the harbour - in the marina
Crown & Anchor
Dell Quay RoadPub for good food at Dell Quay in the north end of the harbour
Get the ferry at Itchenor and then go to this pub after your walk to Bosham quay - good food but gets busy - recommend you are there by 12 and book if possible
48 residents recomanen
The Anchor Bleu
High StreetGet the ferry at Itchenor and then go to this pub after your walk to Bosham quay - good food but gets busy - recommend you are there by 12 and book if possible
In East Wittering - small cafe and shop for chocoholics! does nice ice cream too...
Lucy Armstrong Chocolates
34 Shore RdIn East Wittering - small cafe and shop for chocoholics! does nice ice cream too...
In the Northshore shipyard just round from the carpark at Itchenor - lunches and coffee
11 residents recomanen
The Quarterdeck Cafe
In the Northshore shipyard just round from the carpark at Itchenor - lunches and coffee
Rosario's
12 Oakfield RdTapas and pizzas - good value , large portions and friendly staff
Walks, sports and exercise
Fluid Adventures Ltd
Keynor Laneactivities on the harbour
Shore
20-22 Shore RdSurf shop in the village
Lovely downland walk to the top and the ancient burial mounds - plenty of ways up and super views at the top. Plenty of great pubs around for a post walk meal
49 residents recomanen
Kingley vale walk
Lovely downland walk to the top and the ancient burial mounds - plenty of ways up and super views at the top. Plenty of great pubs around for a post walk meal
2XS Ltd
Water sports tuition up at west wittering car park
Pubs and places to eat that are further afield as part of a day trip
Tinwood Estate
Tinwood Lanelocal vineyard
take a detour on the way back from Arundel - up a long winding road to the edge of the downs - good food
29 residents recomanen
The George at Burpham
Main Streettake a detour on the way back from Arundel - up a long winding road to the edge of the downs - good food
Combine with a trip to Arundel - On the river at the end of a short no through road in Arundel - walk round the duck pond first - good food - can be busy
46 residents recomanen
The Black Rabbit
Mill LaneCombine with a trip to Arundel - On the river at the end of a short no through road in Arundel - walk round the duck pond first - good food - can be busy
After a walk up Kingley Vale - on the north side of the downs
15 residents recomanen
The Hare & Hounds
After a walk up Kingley Vale - on the north side of the downs
The Hole In The Wall
1 St Martin's Stone of many great pubs in Chichester after a bit of shopping and sightseeing
Ashling Park Estate
another local vineyard with tours and tasting
great little restaurant in chichester for mid-shopping lunch - you can sit inside or outside in little sheds (they call them chalets !)
9 residents recomanen
The Barn Little London
40 Little Londongreat little restaurant in chichester for mid-shopping lunch - you can sit inside or outside in little sheds (they call them chalets !)
Great pub in the downs north and east of Chichester - find a walk around the downs and end up here for a meal.
79 residents recomanen
The Fox Goes Free
Charlton RoadGreat pub in the downs north and east of Chichester - find a walk around the downs and end up here for a meal.
Recommended local shops in East Wittering
A.S Wallace Family Butchers
3 Shore Roadlocal butchers and deli
Munneries
21 Shore Rdgrocers in East Wittering - supply a lot of local restaurants
literally a hut at the bottom of shore road in east wittering and a few mins walk from the Cabin - fresh fish daily - but hours can vary and closed in winter
The Fisherman's Hut
Shore Roadliterally a hut at the bottom of shore road in east wittering and a few mins walk from the Cabin - fresh fish daily - but hours can vary and closed in winter
Home Bakery
1 Oakfield Rdtrendy bread shop - if that is a thing ?! - good sandwiches
Horrocks
6 The Paradelocal veg shop in the village
fishmongers in the village at east wittering - they also can organise sea fishing trips if you fancy catching your own!
Something Fishy Fishing Charters
12 The Paradefishmongers in the village at east wittering - they also can organise sea fishing trips if you fancy catching your own!
The Co-operative Wittering
Cakeham Roadlocal mini mart - has most things you need
Tesco Express
our other mini mart in east wittering
1 of 3 chemists ! the other two are close by - one over the road from Boots and the other up at the surgery / health centre about 50m away from Boots
Boots
4 Kingfisher Parade1 of 3 chemists ! the other two are close by - one over the road from Boots and the other up at the surgery / health centre about 50m away from Boots
Take-aways in East Wittering
Italian delivery / take away - great pizzas from a wood fired oven - also nice ice creams ..
8 residents recomanen
Dom Restaurant Ltd
57 Shore RoadItalian delivery / take away - great pizzas from a wood fired oven - also nice ice creams ..
One of 2 fish and chips takeaways in East Wittering.
If we are being picky our favourite is actually Mobys in Bracklesham - but that’s a bit further to go
Royal Oak Fish Bar
6 Oakfield RdOne of 2 fish and chips takeaways in East Wittering.
If we are being picky our favourite is actually Mobys in Bracklesham - but that’s a bit further to go
Hammett's Kitchen
10 Oakfield Roadgreat burgers - truly !
Good Indian takeaway or sit in .. half way up shore road - walk along the front and go up at the fisherman’s hut
Moonlight Tandoori
36 Shore RdGood Indian takeaway or sit in .. half way up shore road - walk along the front and go up at the fisherman’s hut