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Voykit pocket guide · United Kingdom
Bognor Regis
Spend a half‑day to explore the seafront, museum and park; add a night if staying for the Butlin's resort or a seaside walk.
Bognor Regis is a compact seaside town in West Sussex. The main attractions – the museum, Hotham Park and the promenade – are within walking distance, so a single day covers the highlights. Extend to a night for the Butlin's resort or to enjoy the beach at sunrise.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, limited beach use)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- GBP
- Money
- Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; some places are card-only.
- Daily spend
- Budget £30–£45 excl. bed · Mid £45–£70 excl. bed · High £70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines, no registration needed.
- Emergency
- Police 999 · Fire and ambulance 999 · Non‑emergency NHS 111
- Plugs
- Types G · 230 V · 50 Hz · Three-pin Type G only; European, US and Australian plugs need an adapter. Bathrooms have two-pin shaver sockets only.
- Tipping
- Restaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.; Pub or bar: Not expected; 'and one for yourself' offers the bartender a drink.; Taxi: Round up or 10%.; Hotel porter: £1–2 per bag.; Tour guide: £5–10 per person for a day tour; free walking tours expect £10–15.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Free refills are common; restaurants will bring tap water if you ask.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 or are card-only. Stations, museums, department stores and pubs (if you buy a drink) are the fallback.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fish and chips (seafront shop) | £8–£12 |
| Coffee | £2–£3 |
| Bus ride | £2–£3 |
| Museum entry | £5–£7 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport
- About 45 km (28 mi) north, 1 h by car or trainAbout 28 mi (45 km) north, 1 h by car or train
Typical fares
- Bognor Regis → London Victoria (train)
- about £45 return, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Bus within town (day pass)
- ≈£5 per day
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; local buses and taxis serve the wider area. Train links to London Victoria (≈1 h 30 min).
See and do
Known for
- Bognor Regis Museum
- Hotham Park
- Butlin's Bognor Regis Resort
- seaside promenade
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chichester | Train from Bognor Regis to Chichester, about 15 min | ≈30 min total |
| Arundel | Bus 31 from Bognor to Arundel, about 30 min | ≈45 min total |
| Worthing | Train via Littlehampton, about 20 min | ≈35 min total |
| Selsey | Bus 31 to Selsey, about 25 min | ≈40 min total |
| Horsham | Train to Horsham via Littlehampton, about 30 min | ≈50 min total |
Sleep
- Royal Hotel
- Seafront B&B, good for a short stay
- Butlins Bognor Regis
- Large holiday camp with many rooms, ideal for families
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Sorrysɒri |
| Thank you | Thank youθæŋk juː |
| How much is it? | How much is it?haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ɪt |
| Where is the toilet? | Where is the toilet?wɛər ɪz ðə ˈtɔɪlɪt |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake at first meeting; 'hi' and first names quickly; avoid: Cheek kisses with strangers
- Conversation: Weather is a safe opener; understatement and self-deprecating humour; avoid: Asking about salary or class
- Queues: Join at the back; avoid: Pushing onto buses or trains before others get off
- Apologies: 'Sorry' is said constantly, even when not at fault; avoid: Taking it as an admission of blame
- Pubs: Buy rounds in a group; wait at the bar without waving money; avoid: Clicking fingers at staff
- Nations: Call Scots Scottish and Welsh Welsh; avoid: Calling the whole UK 'England'
Scams and watch-outs
- Check train timetables for the last southbound service; some services end after 22:00.
- Butlin's resort tickets must be booked in advance during school holidays.
Generally safe; watch for occasional pickpocketing on the promenade in busy summer weeks.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bognor Regis yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Bognor Regis Museum
- Hotham Park
- Butlin's Bognor Regis Resort
- seaside promenade
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Bognor Regis, revision 4615055 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4615055
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/bognor-regis). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.