Chichester Harbour offers a variety of family activities including:
- Boat Trips – take an organised trip on our eco-friendly boat and enjoy the stunning landscapes and wildlife which make the harbour their home. There are also specialist trips to see the Seals, suitable for those aged 8 or over.
- Walking and Cycling – with over 56 miles of public footpaths and a variety of cycle paths including Salterns Way, there’s the opportunity to explore recommended routes or strike out on your own.
- Wildlife Watching – Chichester Harbour is a haven for birdwatchers. Pack some binoculars and head to one of the bird hides or observation points.
- Beach Days – West Wittering Beach is a fantastic spot for a family day out. The sandy beach is perfect for building sandcastles, playing games, or simply relaxing.
- Watersports – with 16 sailing clubs there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy watersports as a family including sailing, paddleboarding, windsurfing, or kitesurfing.
- Crabbing – crabbing from Dell Quay is a simple and fun activity – just take a crabbing line, bait, and a bucket!
- Explore Harbour Villages – there are a number of picturesque villages on the harbour. Visit Bosham and enjoy the quaint shops and cafes. During low tide, it’s fun to splash in the shallow water and explore the mudflats. Emsworth offers shops and restaurants, and Itchenor is the starting place for a number of walks with a ferry across the water to other parts of the harbour.
- Picnic Spots – with great spots for picnicking just bring a blanket, food and drink, and enjoy a meal surrounded by nature.
Harbour Tots
Our pre-school programme is called Harbour Tots. This fun monthly group is extremely popular, helping children between 2½ and 4 years explore the natural environment with their parents and carers. Activities include making bird food kebabs, muddy walks on the shoreline and plenty of games and stories. The family activities sessions run year round and offer a fun and friendly way to get very young children out in the fresh air to find out more about Chichester Harbour and its landscapes and wildlife.
All sessions are based from the Education Centre at Dell Quay from 10:30am – 12pm. Details and online booking for any of our events is available at TicketSource.
Each session will involve a short walk, and activities outside – so please come dressed for the outdoors come rain or shine! Parking is available along the Dell Quay Road.