# Pagham: Full Reference > Local news and community guide for Pagham, West Sussex. A coastal village on the Manhood Peninsula with the renowned Pagham Harbour nature reserve, shingle beaches and a close-knit community. ## Areas ### Pagham Village The historic core of Pagham, centred on the medieval church of St Thomas a Becket and The Lamb Inn. The village proper sits along Church Lane and the roads radiating from it, with flint-walled cottages, mature gardens and a quiet, rural atmosphere. The churchyard is one of the oldest parts of the se... URL: https://www.pagham.news/areas/pagham-village ### Pagham Beach The coastal strip south of the village, where residential roads give way to shingle beach and the open Channel. Pagham Beach is a working shoreline rather than a resort beach. The shingle is steep and the sea can be rough, with no promenade, no lifeguards and no commercial development along the fron... URL: https://www.pagham.news/areas/pagham-beach ### Nyetimber The area north and west of Pagham village, straddling the boundary between Pagham and Bognor Regis. Nyetimber has grown considerably in recent decades, with modern housing estates extending across what was once open farmland. The area takes its name from the historic Nyetimber estate, though the con... URL: https://www.pagham.news/areas/nyetimber ### Lagoon Area The low-lying ground between Pagham village and the harbour, including the area around the lagoon and the fields that border the nature reserve. This part of Pagham is characterised by open views, flat terrain and a strong sense of proximity to the water. Some residential properties line the roads l... URL: https://www.pagham.news/areas/lagoon-area ### Church Barton A small residential area close to the church, taking its name from the historical barton (farmyard) associated with the ecclesiastical estate. Church Barton is a quiet, leafy part of Pagham with a mix of older properties and some more recent development. The proximity to St Thomas a Becket Church gi... URL: https://www.pagham.news/areas/church-barton ### Summer Lane Area The residential area along and around Summer Lane, one of the principal roads running through Pagham. Summer Lane connects the B2166 in the north to the older village core in the south, and properties along its length range from interwar bungalows to modern detached houses. The road is straight and ... URL: https://www.pagham.news/areas/summer-lane-area ### Hook Lane Area The area around Hook Lane, which runs south-east from the village towards the harbour and the coast. Hook Lane is one of the older routes in Pagham, connecting the village core to the harbour shore. Properties along the lane are a mix of older cottages, bungalows and some newer houses. The lane narr... URL: https://www.pagham.news/areas/hook-lane-area ### Rose Green A residential area on the western edge of the Pagham parish, bordering Aldwick and Bognor Regis. Rose Green is predominantly a twentieth-century residential development, with bungalows and houses built from the 1930s onwards. The area has its own small parade of shops on Rose Green Road, including a... URL: https://www.pagham.news/areas/rose-green ### Aldwick Border The western fringe of Pagham where the parish meets Aldwick, a residential area between Bognor Regis and Pagham. This border zone is characterised by quiet residential streets, bungalows and detached houses built mainly in the mid-twentieth century. The area does not have a strong identity of its ow... URL: https://www.pagham.news/areas/aldwick-border ### Pagham Harbour Shore The eastern and southern margins of Pagham where the land meets the harbour. This is not a residential area in the conventional sense but a landscape of mudflats, saltmarsh, shingle spits and rough grassland that forms the western shore of Pagham Harbour nature reserve. Footpaths run along the harbo... URL: https://www.pagham.news/areas/pagham-harbour-shore ## Guides ### Restaurants near Pagham Pagham is a small coastal village rather than a dining destination, and the restaurant options within the village itself are limited. The Lamb Inn on Pagham Road is the main place to eat out in the vi... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/restaurants ### Cafes near Pagham Pagham itself does not have a dedicated cafe or coffee shop within the village. The Lamb Inn offers drinks and light refreshments, and the village hall serves tea and coffee during community events, b... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/cafes ### Pubs in Pagham Pagham has one pub, The Lamb Inn, and it is central to the social life of the village. The Lamb sits on Pagham Road near St Thomas a Becket Church, in the heart of the old village. The pub serves real... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/pubs ### Takeaways near Pagham Pagham village does not have a takeaway within its boundaries. The nearest takeaway options are at the small parades of shops on Nyetimber Lane and Rose Green Road, which have a chip shop and a couple... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/takeaways ### Sunday Lunch near Pagham Sunday lunch in Pagham means The Lamb Inn. The village pub serves a traditional roast with all the trimmings on Sundays, with a choice of meats and a vegetarian option. The Lamb is a comfortable, info... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/sunday-lunch ### Local Produce near Pagham Pagham sits in the middle of some of the most productive agricultural land in West Sussex. The flat, fertile fields of the Manhood Peninsula grow cereals, vegetables and salad crops, and the surroundi... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/local-produce ### Shopping near Pagham Pagham does not have a traditional village shop or high street. The village's retail provision is limited to two small parades of shops on its fringes: one on Nyetimber Lane and another on Rose Green ... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/shops ### Supermarkets near Pagham There is no supermarket in Pagham itself. The nearest convenience store is at the small parade on Nyetimber Lane, which stocks everyday essentials but cannot serve as a substitute for a proper superma... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/supermarkets ### Bus Services in Pagham Pagham is served by local bus routes connecting the village to Bognor Regis and, with connections, to Chichester and the wider area. The bus service is operated by Stagecoach and provides a regular li... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/buses ### Train Services near Pagham Pagham does not have a railway station. The nearest station is at Bognor Regis, approximately three miles west of the village. Bognor Regis station is on the branch line from Barnham, which connects t... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/trains ### Cycling in Pagham Pagham and the Manhood Peninsula are well suited to cycling. The terrain is flat, the roads are relatively quiet outside the main routes, and the distances between villages are short. A competent cycl... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/cycling ### Parking in Pagham Parking in Pagham is largely on-street or on private driveways. The village does not have a public car park in the conventional sense, and visitors to the harbour, the beach and the church rely on inf... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/parking ### Walking in Pagham Pagham is one of the best walking villages in West Sussex. The combination of the harbour, the beach, the farmland and the footpath network provides a variety of routes that can be walked in an hour o... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/walking ### Birdwatching in Pagham Pagham Harbour is one of the finest birdwatching sites on the south coast of England. The tidal harbour supports internationally important populations of overwintering wading birds and wildfowl, and t... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/birdwatching ### Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve covers approximately 600 hectares of tidal mudflats, saltmarsh, shingle banks, reedbeds and scrub on the eastern side of the village. The reserve is designated as a Site ... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/nature-reserve ### Pagham Beach Pagham Beach is a shingle beach on the southern coast of the village, facing the English Channel. The beach runs for roughly a mile along the shoreline, bounded by the harbour entrance to the east and... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/beach ### Wildlife in Pagham Pagham's wildlife is dominated by the habitats of the harbour and the coast, but the village and its surroundings support a wider range of species than the birdlife alone suggests. The combination of ... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/wildlife ### Coastal Erosion in Pagham Coastal erosion is one of the defining issues of life in Pagham. The shingle beach along the southern edge of the village has been retreating for decades, and properties near the shore face an ongoing... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/coastal-erosion ### Flooding in Pagham Flooding is a recurring concern in Pagham. The village's low-lying position on the coast, combined with its proximity to the tidal harbour, means that parts of the parish are at risk from tidal floodi... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/flooding ### Climate and Environment in Pagham Pagham's climate is shaped by its coastal position on the Manhood Peninsula. The village enjoys a mild maritime climate, with warmer winters and cooler summers than inland areas of West Sussex. The Ma... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/climate-environment ### GP Surgeries near Pagham Pagham does not have a GP surgery within the village. Primary healthcare is provided by surgeries in the surrounding area, principally in Bognor Regis, which has several practices serving the local po... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/gp-surgeries ### Hospitals near Pagham The nearest major hospital to Pagham is St Richard's Hospital in Chichester, approximately seven miles to the north-east. St Richard's is managed by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust an... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/hospital ### Pharmacies near Pagham Pagham does not have a pharmacy within the village. The nearest pharmacies are in Bognor Regis, where several branches serve the local population. The main chains, including Boots and Lloyds, have bra... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/pharmacy ### Dentists near Pagham There is no dental practice in Pagham village. Dental care is provided by practices in Bognor Regis and Chichester, with a mix of NHS and private provision. Finding an NHS dentist in the area can be c... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/dentists ### Primary Schools in Pagham Pagham Church of England Primary School is the village's primary school, located on Church Lane near St Thomas a Becket Church. The school serves children aged four to eleven and has a close connectio... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/primary-schools ### Secondary Schools near Pagham There is no secondary school in Pagham. Children leaving Pagham Church of England Primary School at eleven transfer to secondary schools in Bognor Regis or the wider Arun area. The main secondary scho... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/secondary-schools ### Housing in Pagham Pagham's housing stock reflects the village's gradual growth from a small agricultural settlement to a residential community of around 5,500 people. The oldest properties are in the village core aroun... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/housing ### New Development in Pagham New housing development on the northern fringe of Pagham has been one of the most contentious local issues of recent years. Planning applications for hundreds of homes on agricultural land between Pag... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/new-development ### Pagham Village Hall Pagham Village Hall on Pagham Road is the main community venue in the village. The hall hosts a wide range of events, meetings, classes and social gatherings throughout the year, serving as the focal ... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/village-hall ### Pagham Parish Council Pagham Parish Council is the most local level of government serving the village. The council is composed of elected councillors who represent the parish and manage a range of local responsibilities, i... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/parish-council ### Churches in Pagham St Thomas a Becket Church is the parish church of Pagham and the most prominent building in the village. The church dates substantially from the twelfth century, with additions and alterations from la... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/churches ### Saxon and Medieval Pagham Pagham's history stretches back to the Saxon period, when the settlement was part of the lands granted to the early bishops of Selsey in the late seventh century. The name Pagham is thought to derive ... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/history-saxon ### The History of Pagham Harbour Pagham Harbour has been the defining feature of the village's geography and history for centuries. The harbour is a tidal inlet on the eastern side of the village, formed by the interplay of sea, shin... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/history-harbour ### Modern Pagham The twentieth century transformed Pagham from a small agricultural village into a residential community. The changes were gradual rather than sudden, but by the end of the century the village had grow... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/history-modern ### Football in Pagham Pagham Football Club is the village's main football team, competing in the non-league pyramid of English football. The club has a long history in local football, playing in the Sussex County leagues a... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/football ### Cricket in Pagham Cricket has a long tradition in Pagham, and the village cricket club provides organised cricket for players of various ages and abilities. The club fields teams in the Sussex Cricket League, the regio... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/cricket ### Sailing and Watersports near Pagham Pagham's coastal position and the proximity of the harbour provide conditions for dinghy sailing, windsurfing and other watersports. Pagham Yacht Club, based near the harbour, offers sailing for membe... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/sailing ### Dog Walking in Pagham Pagham is an excellent village for dog owners. The combination of the harbour footpaths, the beach, the recreation ground and the surrounding farmland provides a variety of walks that keep dogs exerci... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/dog-walking ### Gardening in Pagham Pagham's mild coastal climate and flat terrain make it a favourable location for gardening. The Manhood Peninsula is one of the sunniest parts of the United Kingdom, and the frost-free season is longe... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/gardening ### Retirement in Pagham Pagham has long been popular with retired people, and the village's demographic profile reflects this. The combination of a mild coastal climate, a quiet village setting, affordable housing (by south ... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/retirement ### Volunteering in Pagham Volunteering plays an essential role in maintaining Pagham's community life and its natural environment. The village's limited commercial infrastructure means that many of the services and activities ... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/volunteering ### Chichester from Pagham Chichester is the nearest city to Pagham, lying approximately seven miles to the north-east. The drive takes around 15 to 20 minutes via the B2166 and the A27, and the city provides a wide range of se... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/chichester ### Bognor Regis from Pagham Bognor Regis is the nearest town to Pagham and the primary destination for shopping, healthcare, public transport and everyday services. The town lies approximately three miles west of the village, an... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/bognor-regis ### Selsey and the Manhood Peninsula Selsey lies to the south-east of Pagham, on the eastern side of Pagham Harbour and at the tip of the Manhood Peninsula. The two communities share the harbour between them and have a long historical co... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/selsey-connection ### The Property Market in Pagham The property market in Pagham reflects the village's character as a quiet, coastal settlement with a mix of housing types and a predominantly retired and family population. Prices are moderate by West... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/property-market ### Internet and Broadband in Pagham Internet connectivity in Pagham has improved significantly over recent years, though the village's semi-rural position means that provision has historically lagged behind more urban areas. Fibre broad... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/internet-broadband ### Waste and Recycling in Pagham Waste collection in Pagham is managed by Arun District Council, which provides kerbside collection of household rubbish, recycling and garden waste. The collection schedule follows a fortnightly cycle... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/waste-recycling ### Post Office and Royal Mail in Pagham Pagham does not have a post office within the village. The nearest post office branches are in Bognor Regis, where both the main post office and smaller sub-post offices provide the full range of Roya... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/post-office ### Council Services in Pagham Pagham is served by three tiers of local government: Pagham Parish Council, Arun District Council and West Sussex County Council. Each tier has distinct responsibilities, and residents interact with d... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/council-services ### Energy and Utilities in Pagham Pagham's households are served by the standard utility providers for the south of England. Electricity is supplied through the Southern Electric network, now operated by Scottish and Southern Electric... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/energy-bills ### Crime and Safety in Pagham Pagham is a low-crime area by national standards. The village's small size, its settled community and its semi-rural location all contribute to a general sense of safety that residents value. Violent ... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/crime-safety ### Events and Activities in Pagham Pagham's events calendar is modest but meaningful, reflecting the village's small size and its community-orientated character. The main venues for events are the village hall, the church, The Lamb Inn... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/events-calendar ### Family Life in Pagham Pagham offers a family-friendly environment for those who value quiet, outdoor living and a strong community setting. The village's primary school, its safe residential streets, its access to the harb... URL: https://www.pagham.news/guide/families ## History - 16 October 1987: The Great Storm Hits Pagham - c. 680 AD: Saxon Pagham and the Selsey Bishops - 1086: Pagham in the Domesday Book - c. 1170-1200: Church Dedicated to St Thomas a Becket - c. 1250: The Archbishop's Palace at Pagham - 1400-1600: Pagham Harbour as a Working Port - 1876: Pagham Harbour Reclaimed for Farmland - 1910: The Sea Breaches the Harbour Wall - 1920s-1930s: Pagham Beach Developed for Housing - 1940-1944: Wartime Coastal Defences at Pagham - 1964: Pagham Harbour Designated a Nature Reserve - 1975: Pagham Harbour Becomes a SSSI - 1996: RSPB Takes Over Harbour Management - 2000s: Coastal Erosion Debate Intensifies - 2013: Medmerry Managed Realignment Nearby - 2015-2025: Housing Development on Pagham's Northern Edge ## Streets - Pagham Road - Church Lane - Summer Lane - Hook Lane - Sefter Road - Nyetimber Lane - Harbour Road - King's Drive - Barnham Road - Rose Green Road - Sea Lane - The Crescent - Manor Road - Becket Way - Walton Lane - Lagness Road - Church Farm Close - Inglenook Close - Harbour Way - Mill Lane - Orchard Close - Southdean Close - Pagham Close - Field Close - Beach Road ## Places - St Thomas a Becket Church (Church) - The Lamb Inn (Pub) - Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve (Nature) - RSPB Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre (Nature) - Pagham Beach (Beach) - Pagham Village Hall (Community) - Pagham Church of England Primary School (School) - Pagham Allotments (Community) - Nyetimber Lane Shops (Shops) - Rose Green Shops (Shops) - Pagham Yacht Club (Sport) - Pagham War Memorial (Historic Site) - Pagham Recreation Ground (Park) - Bognor Regis Railway Station (Transport) - Church Norton (Nature) - Pagham Harbour Circular Walk (Nature)