Selsey Library

The library sits in the heart of Selsey, a coastal town just south of Chichester, and it's the kind of place that rewards a quiet morning visit. You'll find the usual mix of lending stock, computers, and a reading area - nothing flash, but genuinely useful if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks and want to escape a rainy afternoon. West Sands Holidays is barely half a mile away, so it's easily walkable.

Honestly, this isn't a destination in itself. What it is, though, is a proper community facility. The opening hours are sensible for families (10am to 5pm weekdays, 10am to 2pm Saturday), and it's free to browse and use the space, which matters when you're on a park holiday and want a break from the caravan or chalet. There's free Wi-Fi if you need to sort something out, and staff who actually know the town.

Worth a stop if you're exploring Selsey itself - the seafront and Medmerry nature reserve are close by - but don't go out of your way from somewhere like Butlins Bognor Regis just to visit a library. Kids under ten will get bored within ten minutes unless they're already keen readers. Best for older children, walkers taking shelter from weather, or anyone wanting to grab a quiet coffee while browsing local information about the area.