Getting around
Yapton is just off the B2233 which links to the A259
for Littlehampton 3.5 miles; Bognor Regis, 6 miles and
Brighton, 25 miles. Chichester is only 10 miles via the A27.
Trains for London Victoria, Gatwick Airport and Brighton,
run from Bognor Regis, Ford and Barnham stations, all less
than 3 miles and to Chichester and Portsmouth. Local bus
services run from Yapton to Bognor Regis, Chichester, Barnham
and Littlehampton. Gatwick Airport and Southampton
Airport are both 44 miles away.
A trip to the shops
There's a selection of shops and services in Yapton and
neighbouring Burndell including a Co-op with post office
services and Blisham Stores. For supermarket shopping
you'll find a Tesco superstore, a Morrisons and a Sainsbury's
at both Littlehampton and Bognor Regis. For relaxed
shopping try the Windmill Shopping Village at Barnham
and for bargain hunters the Ford Airfield Market and car
boot is held several times a week. The market town of
Arundel boasts a wealth of independent shops including
antiques, clothing, crafts, gifts, food and drink, and has a
monthly Farmer's Market. For city shopping Chichester
combines high street brands with smaller boutiques
and independents.
Taking time out
From walking the South Downs to relaxing on the beach,
there's a wealth of choice in the Yapton area. The village
itself boasts the 13th Century St Mary the Virgin Church
and there are plenty of community groups for residents
of all ages. Your local pub is The Maypole Inn, or try the
Ship & Anchor beside the peaceful River Arun. The Arun
Sports Arena has indoor football pitches and Arun Leisure
Centre and Littlehampton Wave offer sports, swimming
and gym facilities. There's golf at Littlehampton, or spend
a day exploring historic Arundel with its castle, cathedral
and Hiorne's Tower. It's only a few miles to the sea at
Littlehampton with its Pier and West Beach or enjoy a
stroll along The Esplanade at Bognor Regis.
Education
Yapton Church of England Primary School takes pupils
aged from 4-11 year olds and for senior pupils Ormiston Six
Villages Academy at Westergate, caters for students from
11 up to 18. St Philip Howard Catholic School at Barnham is
also for senior pupils as is Felpham Community College at
Bognor Regis with a dedicated sixth form.
