Selsey
Selsey is a seaside town about seven miles (11 km) south of Chichester and lying at the southernmost point of the Manhood Peninsula. It is bounded to the west by Bracklesham Bay, to the north by Broad Rife (rife being the local word for stream or creek), to the east by Pagham Harbour and terminates in the south at Selsey Bill.
Erosion and flooding are important considerations in Selsey. Local opinions are given a voice by Save Our Selsey a group dedicated to raising local awareness of the issues.
In 1897 Selsey was connected to Chichester by a light railway known as the Selsey Tram, which probably helped the village expand during the time it operated. There is much to tell about village history and the Selsey Society can help you discover more.
Selsey has a close association with the sea, making it historically important for fisherman and others using the sea and its margins. A reflection of this is one of the most iconic images of the area, the lifeboat station. This has a history reaching back to 1861 that can be explored in the museum attached to the lifeboat station.
Selsey hosts many events and activities throughout the year. The Selsey Town Council website can tell you more about Selsey town, while Visit Selsey is the tourist website for the area.
Try the following websites for more suggestions.
Selsey Coastal Trust
Selsey Coastal Trust is a working project, which is looking at how Selsey’s community can shape the long-term future of the town. During the initial phases of the project (Dec 2009 –April 2011), members of the Trust were able to test the feasibility of their ideas as part of the DEFRA funded Chichester Coastal Change Pathfinder project, hosted by Chichester... Read More»
Selsey Pre Trust Group
The Selsey Pre Trust Group comprises members of the Manhood Peninsula Steering Group (MPSG), Town and District Councillors representing Selsey. It is estimated that over the next 20 years the cost of Selsey’s coastal defences will be in the region of £30 million. All levels of Government are under tremendous financial pressure, so even funding for preventative maintenance is... Read More»
Selsey Boat Ramps
The construction contract to replace the public slipway at East Beach, Selsey was awarded to JT Mackley. Work began on September 12th 2011 and the ramp was completed approximately nine weeks later, a schedule that successfully avoided disruption over the busy summer months. Following further local consultation the decision was made not to progress with the reinstatement of the ramp for commercial fishermen. See the following... Read More»