Littlehampton is a beautiful beach town, 20 minutes from Chichester, 30 minutes from Brighton and 90 minutes from London. West Beach with boating lakes, pretty parks and a nature reserve with rare birds, is a great place for a walk after a long relaxing lunch at The East Beach Cafe. If you're feeling more energetic, there are tennis courts, golf and a good pitch and putt course, all open year round. Bring a cricket set or a kite and play on the green behind the beach, or even try your hand at kitesurfing. Where to stay: Baliffscourt Hotel Brooklands Country Guest House Old Chapel Forge