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Bognor Regis

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Bognor Regis

Bognor Regis is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Barnham, 18km from South Downs National Park.

Bognor Regis is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 63,885, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bognor Regis sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bognor Regis to your route.

About Bognor Regis

Bognor Regis (), also known as Bognor, is a town, seaside resort and civil parish in the Arun district, in West Sussex on the south coast of England, 56 miles (90 km) south-west of London, 24 miles (39 km) west of Brighton, 6 miles (10 km) south-east of Chichester and 16 miles (26 km) east of Portsmouth. Other nearby

Read more towns include Littlehampton east-north-east and Selsey to the south-west. The nearby villages of Felpham, and Aldwick are now suburbs of Bognor Regis, along with those of North and South Bersted. The population of the Bognor Regis built-up area, including Felpham and Aldwick, was 63,855 at the 2011 census. A seaside resort was developed by Sir Richard Hotham in the late 18th century on what was a sand and gravel, undeveloped coastline. It has been claimed that Hotham and his new resort are portrayed in Jane Austen's unfinished novel Sanditon. The resort grew slowly in the first half of the 19th century but grew rapidly following the coming of the railway in 1864. In 1929 King George V spent three months in the area recuperating, and later that year the town's name was changed to "Bognor Regis" by royal consent. Butlin's has been present in the town since the early 1930s when an amusement park and zoo were opened. A holiday camp followed in 1960 and this has more recently moved towards hotel accommodation with modern amenities.

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Bognor Regis is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.7821 latitude, -0.6798 longitude.

What is the population of Bognor Regis?

Bognor Regis has a population of approximately 63,885 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
63,885
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.7821, -0.6798

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Bognor Regis

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Goodwood Motor Circuit

Historic circuit famous for the Revival and Festival of Speed, offering member track days on the original 1948 layout.

10 km · about 20 min drive

historic highway

Goodwood Festival of Speed

The hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.

10 km · about 20 min drive

national park

South Downs National Park

Rolling chalk downland stretching from Winchester to the white cliffs of Beachy Head, England's newest national park.

18 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Brighton Beach

A famous pebble beach on England's south coast known for its Victorian pier, vibrant arts scene, and seaside charm.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Caffeine & Machine: The Hut

The Hampshire outpost near the South Downs, 45 minutes from Goodwood and close to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Dunsfold Aerodrome (Top Gear Test Track)

The famous airfield test track used by BBC Top Gear for its power laps and celebrity challenges.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Loomies Moto Cafe

A beloved biker cafe on the A32 in Hampshire that draws motorcyclists from across southern England with its welcoming atmosphere and hearty food.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Caterham Cars

Home of the legendary Caterham Seven where visitors can see lightweight sports cars assembled and even build their own.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Bognor Regis

  • Right hereGoodwood Festival of SpeedThe hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.
  • 53 kmMilitary Road, Isle of WightThrilling clifftop road along the southwest coast of the Isle of Wight with sweeping sea views and access to dramatic landslip scenery.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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