Shoreham Beach

Part of Shoreham Beach

Location Map

Type: Beach

Shoreham Beach is a designated Local Nature Reserve (LNR) supporting large areas of vegetated shingle – an extremely rare and fragile habitat with a very limited distribution in Great Britain.

It is in close proximity to an RSPB reserve and is an important roosting area for birds. Additionally, at the eastern end of the beach is Shoreham Fort, a designated Scheduled Ancient Monument completed in 1857.

The Local Nature Reserve is home to approximately 90 species of plant, many of which come into bloom in late May/early June. However, Shoreham Beach is as much about people as wildlife and has a wide variety of users, many of which are involved in the management and care of the LNR.

Opening Times

Open All Year
Open (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)

Contact Details

Shoreham by Sea
West Sussex
BN43 5LY

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Road Directions

A259 Brighton Road, east of the River Adur, at roundabout for Shoreham Airport take 3rd exit from Worthing (1st from Shoreham).
At first junction turn right into Kings Crescent, then 1st left into Kings Walk. At top of road turn right for closest car park, or turn left and continue along Beach Road and Old Fort Road, which run parallel with the beach.

Public Transport Directions

Stagecoach 700 bus route between Brighton and Worthing has stops along the Brighton Road (request stop near airport). Pedestrians can follow directions above.

Alternative pedestrian access from Shoreham High Street via footbridge onto Riverside Road and Ferry Road.

Other bus routes connect with 700 route at Marine Parade (near the Pier and Dome Cinema). The National Express coach service linking London and Worthing also stops at the Dome.
There are a set of steps up from the south side of the road between the houses.
For up to date timetables and public transport information contact : Traveline 0871 200 2233 web: www.traveline.org.uk