Photo of Selsey beach with light pebble surface

Photo of Selsey beach with blue pure water surface

Photo of Selsey beach with long multi bays

Photo of Selsey beach with very clean level of cleanliness

5.8

Pleasant

Selsey beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Selsey beach?

There are 300 places to stay in the Selsey beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Selsey beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=280806&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Seal</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8483606&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sea let’s selsey</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=109241&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Coast Yard</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7409982&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mayberry Lodge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8177448&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Attic Suite Selsey</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8175635&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The cottage at number 5</a></li></ul>

Selsey, United Kingdom

#561 out of 570 in England

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Light pebble Pebbles bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Selsey • 1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Number One Chinese Restaurant

8 - Very good 6.3km

Restaurant Bracklesham Diner

8.4 - Very good 6.3km

Restaurant Halima Indian Takeaway

8 - Very good 6.3km

Cafe Pagham Beach Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 6.4km

Restaurant Bracklesham Bay Tea Rooms & Garden

9.6 - Exceptional 6.4km

Meal Takeaway Smallfry

9.4 - Excellent 6.5km

Indian Restaurant Spice Paradise

8.6 - Excellent 6.5km

Meal Takeaway Brothers Grill

6.5km

Meal Takeaway Magic Wok

8.8 - Excellent 6.6km

Park RSPB Pagham Harbour LNR

4.3km

Hiking Area Pagham Harbour Walk

6km

Park Avisford Park Recreation Ground

8.5km

Park Aldwick Village Green

9km

Park Aldwick Wildlife Pond

9.3km

Park West Park

9.5km

Park Marine Park Gardens

9.6km

Playground Sailing club

6.1km

Playground Play Area

8.4km

Playground Play Park

8.7km

Playground Play Area

9.2km

Ice Cream Shop SUNDAES Ice Cream Parlour

6.6 - Good 6.4km

Supermarket Tesco Express

7.5km

Grocery Store Londis

9km

Supermarket Tesco Express

10km

Tourist Attraction Waterfront Beach

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Pagham Beach

6.3km

Tourist Attraction East Wittering Beach

9.4 - Excellent 6.9km

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About

Selsey beach is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 17th place out of 17 beaches in the West Sussex region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long several bays coastline with crystal blue water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Selsey beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Windmill beach, which has a rating of 7.6.

Selsey beach is located in West Sussex within Selsey, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

7.7 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Selsey • 1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Number One Chinese Restaurant

8 - Very good 6.3km

Restaurant Bracklesham Diner

8.4 - Very good 6.3km

Restaurant Halima Indian Takeaway

8 - Very good 6.3km

Cafe Pagham Beach Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 6.4km

Restaurant Bracklesham Bay Tea Rooms & Garden

9.6 - Exceptional 6.4km

Meal Takeaway Smallfry

9.4 - Excellent 6.5km

Indian Restaurant Spice Paradise

8.6 - Excellent 6.5km

Meal Takeaway Brothers Grill

6.5km

Meal Takeaway Magic Wok

8.8 - Excellent 6.6km

Park RSPB Pagham Harbour LNR

4.3km

Hiking Area Pagham Harbour Walk

6km

Park Avisford Park Recreation Ground

8.5km

Park Aldwick Village Green

9km

Park Aldwick Wildlife Pond

9.3km

Park West Park

9.5km

Park Marine Park Gardens

9.6km

Playground Sailing club

6.1km

Playground Play Area

8.4km

Playground Play Park

8.7km

Playground Play Area

9.2km

Ice Cream Shop SUNDAES Ice Cream Parlour

6.6 - Good 6.4km

Supermarket Tesco Express

7.5km

Grocery Store Londis

9km

Supermarket Tesco Express

10km

Tourist Attraction Waterfront Beach

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Pagham Beach

6.3km

Tourist Attraction East Wittering Beach

9.4 - Excellent 6.9km

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Located at nearest locality

Selsey • 1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

2km 26 min walk

East beach East beach

6.7 Good

2.1km

Windmill beach Windmill beach

7.6 Very good

Popular beach 6.3km

Pagham beach Pagham beach

7.7 Very good

6.9km

East Wittering beach East Wittering beach

7.4 Good

Popular beach 8.8km

Aldwick beach Aldwick beach

7.7 Very good

9.7km

West Wittering beach West Wittering beach

8.5 Excellent

10.8km

Bognor Regis beach Bognor Regis beach

7.8 Very good

14.7km

Hayling Island beach Hayling Island beach

7.5 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Selsey • 1km

Transport

Airport

PME • 21.6km

Bus Station

Manhood Lane • 5.4km

Train Station

Bognor Regis • 10.9km

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5.8 Pleasant

Cara Morgan

10 Exceptional

Although the beach is stoney, it is still undeniably beautiful.

September 2023

Gavin R

10 Exceptional

There is free parking available after 6pm. I enjoyed watching the sunset and taking a leisurely stroll along the beach. It's worth mentioning that there is a height barrier of 2.1 meters. Additionally, public toilets are conveniently located nearby. This beach is quite popular among dog owners for walking their pets. Notably, it features a beautiful crescent-shaped sand bank.

September 2023

Lila Anderson

10 Exceptional

As you stroll along, you'll come across a charming house on the right side. A touching tribute to Holly, the previous owner's beloved dog, catches your eye. Despite the loss they experienced shortly after moving in a few months ago, they continue to leave out fresh water for any dogs passing by. This small act of kindness truly warms the heart. Many thanks to them for their thoughtfulness.

September 2023

Carter Mitchell

8 Very good

It's a great spot to park and leisurely observe the passing day while gazing out at the ocean. The car park is reasonably priced and becomes free of charge after 6 pm.

September 2023

Kara Kim

4 Frustrating

The beach offers beautiful scenery and convenient parking right by the water. However, there are a few downsides. The payment machine is not functioning, so you have to download an app to make a payment. Additionally, the phone signal is very weak in this area. On top of that, they charge an unexpected convenience fee, which seems ironic considering the broken payment machine.

September 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Selsey beach?

The beachline of Selsey beach is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Selsey beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Selsey beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Selsey beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Selsey beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Selsey beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Selsey beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Selsey beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Selsey beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Selsey beach?

There are 300 places to stay in the Selsey beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Selsey beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Selsey beach from parking?

The Selsey beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Selsey beach?

There are 1 attractions near Selsey beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Waterfront Beach located in 2.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Selsey beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Selsey beach is August. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Selsey beach (West Sussex) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Selsey beach (West Sussex) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Selsey beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.