A dark blue with light blue bottom boat called Dream Catcher on the shingle at east beach with a lobster pot to its left.  The clouds are creating cotton wool white shapes within the blue sky as the sun captures the sea water
Dream Catcher on East Beach, courtesy of CoastalJJ
A couple walk along the sand at  Bill Point beach during low tide as the sun sets.  The Isle of Wight can be seen in the background and sea birds flying overhead
Low Tide at Sunset on Selsey's Sandy Beach, courtesy of CoastalJJ
The tide out at Oval Field Beach revealing a sandy stretch
Sands at Oval Beach, courtesy of CoastalJJ
RSPB Medmerry photograph shot in the Summer capturing the wild flowers and the encroaching sea in the background
RSPB Medmerry in Summer, courtesy of CoastalJJ
The clouds above being reflected in the water below
Sky reflected in the waters at Pagham Harbour, courtesy of CoastalJJ
RSPB Medmerry Beach at Low tide
RSPB Medmerry Beach at low tide, courtesy of CoastalJJ

November 23

Saturday

Calling all craft enthusiasts and lovers of handmade treasures! Come and experience the charm of the Seal Island Wool Craft Markets, where creativity and craftsmanship come together in a beautiful display of local talent.

November 30

Saturday

Get into the festive spirit with a fun and creative experience at our Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop, led by a professional florist! Whether you're looking to craft an unique wreath for your home or enjoy a relaxing, crafty morning, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.

Get ready to unwrap the festive fun at East Beach’s Christmas Event! This is your children's chance to dive into the Christmas spirit, meet Santa and recieve a gift from him —and it’s all FREE!

Join the Festive Fun at East Beach! Free Santa visits with gifts, magical snow, and live appearances by the Grinch, Ariel, and Aurora. Plus, crafts, rides, and the big light switch-on at 5 PM—don’t miss it!

Get ready for an unforgettable day of festive fun as Selsey High Street transforms into a winter wonderland for our Christmas Lights Switch-On Event! Mark your calendars and bring your family and friends for an enchanting celebration filled with Christmas cheer!

December 07

Saturday

Join our guides for a walk along the West Side of Pagham Harbour. Along the way, we’ll be showing you how to find and identify some of our wintering birds, including waders, ducks and geese, some of which have come all the way from the Arctic!

Come along and try our wide range of binoculars and telescopes and have a chat with our friendly optics experts. Whether you're a complete beginner, an experienced birder or buying as a present, we'll be happy to help.

Come along and try our wide range of binoculars and telescopes and have a chat with our friendly optics experts. Whether you're a complete beginner, an experienced birder or buying as a present, we'll be happy to help. Free event, no need to book.

December 14

Saturday

Calling all craft enthusiasts and lovers of handmade treasures! Come and experience the charm of the Seal Island Wool Craft Markets, where creativity and craftsmanship come together in a beautiful display of local talent.

Welcome to the UK's best kept secret!! 

Selsey is a unique seaside town, rich in history and wildlife, at the most southernly tip of West Sussex, 8 miles out into the Solent. With more sunlight hours than anywhere in the UK it is a true destination. Steeped in the tradition of fishing and internationally famous for its seafood, Selsey is one of the last remaining towns on the South Coast where fishermen can be witnessed bringing in the fresh catch. 

Walking in Selsey

Selsey has a variety of downloadable walking trails via our web app . Trails designed to introduce and explore its rich heritage, wildlife and beautiful natural environment.

Follow the family friendly Bucket and Spade Parade to explore some of Selsey's outdoor spaces, playgrounds and beaches.

Uncover Selsey's rich heritage by walking the History of Service trail and discover the part that Selsey, it's residents and visitors have played during times of conflict.

Seek out the wildlife that makes it's home here through the Sea Life Treasure Hunt and East Beach Pond Wildlife Hunt. 

Walk this way...

Selsey's Beaches

Selsey is surrounded by beaches on all but the northern side, with its bathing water rated as excellent. Selsey caters for many water activities, experiences and interests.

Selsey Lifeboat Station

Discover Selsey’s working Lifeboat Station complete with crew on duty 24/7. The visitors centre and Lifeboat shop is open from 10.30am until 3.30pm from Tuesday through to Saturday.

Selsey Seafood

Selsey is famous for it's sea food and you can buy it right here, fresh from the waves. Track down the freshest ingredients and then try some tasty recipes.

Selsey in the News

Read news articles about Selsey.

Selsey Seal Trail

A public arts grant has allowed the creation of a Seal Art Trail, promting the exploration of Selsey, its rich culture, heritage and natural habitats. Designed to include a seat, bike racks, a working telescope and bug hotel.

Tide Times & Weather Forecast

Selsey is shaped by the sea and its tidal movement. Low tide reveals its sandy beach and uncovers pathways around the coastline.  Plan your day and harmonize with the sea. 

This site uses the latest technology of PWA (progressive web app) to minimise your data usage and loss of connectivity, whilst delivering an efficient and fast browsing experience when out and about exploring Selsey.   To find out how to download the web app Click Here.