Widewater Lagoon

Widewater Lagoon

Location Map

Type: Natural Feature

Widewater Lagoon is a man-made feature, and lies south of the Brighton Road between Lancing and Shoreham. Hidden from view by houses along the road it is a landlocked brackish lagoon (approximately 1 km long but narrow) bordered on its south side by the sea defences and shingle beach. Water levels rise following high tides and heavy rainfall, but the varied levels produce a unique area for plant life and a resting place for a variety of birds including herons, swans and other wildfowl.

Opening Times

open (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)

Contact Details

Brighton Road
Lancing
West Sussex
BN15 8JT

Road Directions

By road follow seafront route A259 towards Shoreham by Sea.
There are steps near to the Broadway (about 500 yds east of Old Salts Road) parking is on roadside. Or continue to the roundabout opposite Shoreham airport, take the exit to Shoreham Beach, then 1st right along to car parking area along the beach and lagoon.

Public Transport Directions

Stagecoach 700 bus route between Brighton and Worthing has stops along the Brighton Road (request stop near the Broadway).
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