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Bognor Regis, West Sussex

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If you want sunshine, head for Bognor Regis. While no one can guarantee that the weather will be fine, Bognor Regis is the place with the most sunshine in England. Bognor owes its history as a popular spa town to Sir Richard Hotham, who tried at Bognor to emulate the success of Brighton as a watering place for high society. While Hotham's scheme never truly succeeded, he created some of the town's more imposing buildings, including The Dome, and Hotham Park House and Gardens, now a venue for concerts.

Bognor Regis Museum tells the story of the town's history, and the tale of the fascinating characters who made Bognor their home. Among these was Mary Wheatland, a Victorian woman known for renting out bathing machines on the seafront, and author Lewis Carrol, of Alice in Wonderland fame, who lived at Number 6, The Steyne.

The 'Regis' in Bognor's name was added following a lengthy visit by George V in 1929.

The Bognor Wireless Museum tells the story of historic radio and wireless communication in the days before computers. If that sounds a bit too dull for you, then plan to visit Bognor Regis in August for the annual Birdman Rally. In this ... er ... unusual event, competitors dressed in a peculiar array of flying gear throw themselves off the end of Bognor pier in an attempt to see who can manage the longest unpowered flight. The results are guaranteed to be hilarious
Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England

About Bognor Regis
Attraction Type: Town
Location: Located 6 miles south west of Arundel, on the A259
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Nearest Attractions Bognor Regis Museum - 0.3 miles (Museum) Tangmere Military Aviation Museum - 4.5 miles (Museum) Denman's Garden - 4.7 miles (Garden) Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve - 5.2 miles (Countryside) Mechanical Music and Doll Collection - 5.3 miles (Museum) Boxgrove Priory - 5.3 miles (Abbey) Pallant House Gallery - 5.6 miles (Museum) Chichester District Museum - 5.6 miles (Museum)

Nearest Towns and Villages Selsey - 3.5 miles away Yapton - 3.6 miles away Tangmere - 4.7 miles away Sidlesham - 4.7 miles away Boxgrove - 5.6 miles away Chichester - 5.7 miles away Slindon - 5.7 miles away Lyminster - 6.4 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Seascape - 5.4 miles from Bognor Regis Selsey, West Sussex Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £325

Tarante and Calceto booked together - 7 miles from Bognor Regis Arundel, West Sussex Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £750

Tarante - 7 miles from Bognor Regis Arundel, West Sussex Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £380

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Nearest Hotels

The Shoreline Hotel - 0.3 miles from Bognor Regis Bognor Regis, West Sussex Stay from: £150.00

The Royal Norfolk Hotel - 0.5 miles from Bognor Regis Bognor Regis, West Sussex Stay from: £35.00

Navigator Hotel - 0.8 miles from Bognor Regis Bognor Regis, West Sussex Stay from: £35.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Selwood Lodge - 0.3 miles from Bognor Regis Felpham, West Sussex From: £40.00

The Swan Guest House - 0.7 miles from Bognor Regis Bognor Regis, West Sussex From: £35.00

Spire Cottage - 4.6 miles from Bognor Regis Chichester, West Sussex From: £60.00

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Bognor Regis
Tourist Information Centre
Belmont Street
Bognor Regis
West Sussex
England
PO21 1BJ
Tel: 01243 823 140
Fax: 01243 820 435
Email: bognorregis.vic@arun.gov.uk
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