Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve

The reserve covers 1600 acres, just under half of which is the intertidal saltmarsh and mudflats of the harbour. The remainder consists of farmland, copses, lagoons, reedbeds and shingle beaches. Most of the reserve is designated a site of special scientific interest for its nationally important communities of plants and animals. It is also recognised as a special protection area and one of 114 sites in Britain recognised as wetlands of international importance. There is an extensive network of foot paths across the site as well as a visitor centre at Sidlesham. There are also 3 bird hides with wheelchair access. Schools are catered for in the classroom adjacent to the visitor centre. The visitor centre is open every weekend and, depending on availability of volunteers, during the week at certain times. 10am-4pm