Our Lady Of Sorrows

The church sits just back from Bognor Regis's seafront, a Victorian Gothic structure that catches most visitors off guard. Our Lady of Sorrows is Catholic - built in 1873 - and it's worth slipping inside for five minutes even if you're not particularly religious. The interior has that warm, respectful quiet you find in older churches, with decent stained glass and the sort of architectural detail that rewards a proper look around.

This is mainly for people with a faith connection or those who enjoy visiting local churches as part of their travels. History buffs might appreciate the Victorian engineering, but it's not going to hold your attention for more than twenty minutes. Kids won't get much from it unless they're genuinely interested in how churches work.

Access seems to be free, though opening hours aren't consistently advertised online - best bet is to ring ahead or check during daylight hours when services aren't on. It's a two-minute walk from Butlins if you're staying there, which makes it convenient on a rainy afternoon. If you're at Haven Church Farm or Ryebank Corner instead, it's a fifteen-minute drive into town, so only really worth combining with other Bognor activities like the seafront or local shops.

The church sits well within a broader Bognor itinerary rather than being a standalone reason to visit. Pair it with a beach walk and you've covered the cultural and natural bases. It's honest, unpretentious, and exactly what it appears to be - a working parish church with some genuine character.