Bracklesham Bay is probably the place we love to visit the most.
As the tide falls, a huge stretch of sand opens up and you can find fossils just lying on the beach, including shark teeth.
It also has beautiful views, stunning sunsets, and the fabulous Billy’s on the Beach – a restaurant that has recently been named one of the top 25 places in the world to watch the sunset!
Finding Fossils Fossils can be found all over the beach, including: You don’t need any special equipment to find the fossils but it is a good idea to bring some towels, containers, and kitchen roll to keep them safe. The best time to look for fossils is from about an hour before low tide. Other Things to Find Billy’s on the Beach Watch the Sunset Access to the Beach The Tides The beach is a sandy expanse (with shingle) when the tide is out but the sand disappears quickly as the tide comes in. 
ray teeth.
As well as fossils, you can find bits of driftwood, seaweed, shells, crabs, and hermit crabs.
We always round our trips off with a visit to Billy’s on the Beach, a relaxed, child-friendly beach restaurant and cafe. 
Billy’s has recently been named as one of the top 25 places in the world to watch the sunset – listed with places like Florida, Bora Bora, and Mexico!
The car park is next to the beach so access is generally easy but it can be difficult with a buggy because you have to climb down a steep, stoney slope. 
Access is easier from the slipway next to Billy’s.
Be sure to check the tide times before you visit.
Visit the Bracklesham Bay website
Visit the Bracklesham Bay Fossil website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Bracklesham Bay, Near Chichester Opens: Daily Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or eat at Billy’s on the Beach. How Long We Spent There: 4 hours Parking: There is a pay and display car park. It can be very busy on warm days. Wildlife You Might See: Sea creatures and seabirds. Information Written: January 2017
County: West Sussex
Nearest Postcode: PO20 8JH
Cost: Free
Facilities: Picnic tables, cafe, snacks, ice creams, toilets, accessible toilets.
Buggies: Buggy friendly
Cost of Parking: Various
Information Checked: February 2023
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