The Witterings
Ward in Chichester, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.781, -0.855 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 80 98 |
| Dialling code: | 01243 (Chichester) |
The Witterings is a coastal ward on the Manhood Peninsula in the district of Chichester, West Sussex, England, centred on the villages of East Wittering, West Wittering and the shore at Bracklesham Bay. The area is notable for long sandy beaches - West Wittering Beach is National Trust-owned - and for its proximity to Chichester Harbour, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and important bird and marine habitat; Bracklesham Bay is also valued by fossil hunters and naturalists for its Eocene exposures and shorebird watching.
Locally the economy is driven by tourism, watersports and a mix of small businesses, alongside some agriculture and a commuter population to nearby towns. Historical traces from the Bronze Age and later periods dot the peninsula, while village life has a strong community feel with sailing clubs, conservation groups and a marked seasonal swell in visitors and holiday homes that shapes the social character. Views across the Solent can even hint at the distant Isle of Wight on clear days.
Postcode districts covering The Witterings
Most populated places nearby
- Portsmouth 10.2 miles
- Worthing 20.4 miles
- Gosport 13.1 miles
- Waterlooville 10 miles
- Bognor Regis 8.2 miles
- Littlehampton 14.1 miles
- Fareham 15.3 miles
- Eastleigh 24.8 miles
- Havant 7.8 miles
- Chichester 5.4 miles
- Ryde 14 miles
- Newport 20 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shipton Green Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Birdham Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Almodington Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Earnley Parish 1.2 miles
- East Wittering Built-up area 1.2 miles
- West Itchenor Built-up area 1.4 miles
- West Wittering Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Street End Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Sidlesham Parish 2.6 miles
- Highleigh Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Keynor Estate Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Sidlesham with Selsey North Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in The Witterings
PO20 7AP, PO20 8QY, PO20 7BS, PO20 8EF, PO20 8FA, PO20 8FL, PO20 8HD, PO20 8HW, PO20 7BD … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 24.8 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 39.2 miles
- Bosham Railway Station 4.3 miles
- Fishbourne Railway Station 4.4 miles
Hotels near The Witterings Ad
- Crouchers Hotel 4 3.1 miles
- Purchases Restaurant & Accommodation 4 5.2 miles
- The Inglenook 3 5.2 miles
- Newtown House Hotel 3 5.8 miles
- Beach Hut Suites 5 8.7 miles
- Harbour Hotel Chichester 4 5.2 miles
- Navigator Hotel 3 7.3 miles
- The Vestry 3 4.9 miles
- The White Horse 5 9.9 miles
- The Goodwood Hotel 4 7.9 miles
Schools in The Witterings
- Birdham CE Primary School Primary
- East Wittering Community Primary School Primary
- West Wittering Parochial C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 3 miles
- Pagham Beach Beach 5.2 miles
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 6.8 miles
- Southsea Marina Marina 7.9 miles
- Goodwood House Estate 7.9 miles
- Goodwood Race Course Recreation 8.4 miles
- Fratton Park Stadium 9.2 miles
- Goodwood Racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles
- Fontwell Park Racecourse Recreation 10 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 11.2 miles
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 11.2 miles
- HMS Victory Museum 11.2 miles