Holiday: Bognor–September 2015

OK, so Mid-September isn’t likely to be the best weather, but was a bit restricted by work for which dates were available… so we’re off to Sunny Bognor for our last summer holiday of the year

Friday 18th September

Unlike previous holidays, we’re going down the Friday night at the start of the holiday.  Having got used to being down in Bognor before the start of a holiday, it seems a bit weird to pack and travel to go on holiday now !   We leave the house after dinner and arrive in Bognor around 8pm.  Unpack and in the Waverley by 8:30pm   Seems England are playing Rugby (or something)…..

Saturday 19th September

Had our morning coffee in the flat and out for a walk by 11am !     Went to the library and ended up buying about 8 books for £1.. that’ll give us something to read on the beach   

Walking back along the promenade there was a live band “The Daytonas” playing on the bandstand (For Bognorphenia event) and were pretty good so sat on the beach and listened for a while, at least until we got hungry for our lunch. 

It’s a lovely sunny day, so stop for a Bacon Butty at the Aldwick Beach Cafe.   We then decide to get our Sun lotion on then have the rest of the afternoon on the beach.

Got back to the flat in time to watch Qualifying, then went out for a Fish & Chip dinner.  After our evening walk, get back to the flat to watch X-Factor

Sunday 20th September

Woke to another brilliant sunshine day.  Went out around 11am and stopped at Ford Sunday market.   Had a good look around, but didn’t buy anything (for a change)  Then went onto Arundel.  Had a nice walk and went to Swanbourne Lake where we ate our picnic lunch.  

Then had a cup of tea in the Putting Green Tea Room.  They do lovely looking cakes, but am saving myself, as after walking around Arundel, go off to Amberley Village Tea room, as Steve and Sarah made it sound so nice   Had a lovely cuppa and cake there, so worth the effort.  

Managed to get back to flat in time to watch Grand Prix as well, for a well earned rest!

Monday 21st September

Up early, as we’re having our coffee at 10:15am (Think Lynn woke up early as it’s a “Shopping Day” today )      On way out we stop off at Apple Barn Furniture (only because we’d not stopped there before) Had a good look at their range of furniture , but ended up buying some more second hand books of all things!   Then went to Retail Park outside Chichester (mainly as we’d not been there before)  and had a good look around there as well… but only managed to buy a bottle opener and some kitchen scissors !

Eventually arrived in Chichester City Centre, where the first task was to find somewhere for lunch…. especially as it’s drizzling now.  We decide to go for a burger in Real Burger Kitchen which was very nice.  

After lunch we walked round and looked in all the shops, trying to keep out of the drizzle as much as possible.  Had our mid afternoon snack in M&S of course, followed by more shopping. 

Went to Sainsbury on way back to ensure we don’t run out of food or drink for our holiday week.  We’re feeling worn out, so a quiet evening in front of the TV tonight

Tuesday 22nd September

Sat and had a relax until lunch time.  As it’s another dull, drizzly day we decide to go to Emsworth (saw advert for British Food Fortnight being held there   Sadly wasn’t any events on when we got there)  Had a walk around in the drizzle.  Was a bit windy by the harbour, so stayed around town.  

Found a lovely cake shop, Heidi’s Patisserie where we had a nice rest and tea/cake (of course )  Drove the long way back, via The Witterings, just to see what’s there (not a lot as it turned out) and then back to the flat.  Out for dinner at The Regis (Brewers Fayre) tonight

Wednesday 23rd September

Bright and Sunny morning today.   Had coffee then left flat around 11am, with idea to have an hours walk before lunch.  Halfway round, one of us mentioned Pagham Beach cafe and as we were heading that way of course we had to then walk all the way over and have a nice lunch there.  

Had long walk back via Rose Green where we found another great tea room, “Nice and Tasty”.  I had both a Victoria Sponge AND a cream Scone, so was feeling a bit full after….  luckily still had some walking to do in order to wear some off!  

Back at the flat, feeling worn out but full

Thursday 24th September

Had our coffee then got onto the free bus to Sainsbury at 11am   Walked around Bersted, although not much to see really.   Couldn’t find a park/bench to have lunch, so just sat on a grass knoll in a quiet road.  Was OK spot as nice and sunny.  

After lunch we popped into Royal Oak (aka Pink Pub) for a rest and drink.  

Walked back in a roundabout route to Bognor Town Centre so we could get our cup of tea and cake on the Sea Front.  

Had been cloudless sunny day all the way round, until just before we got back to the flat when the heavens opened !   Managed to get into a shelter on the sea front so we didn’t get soaked.  After about 10 mins, the rain disappeared and the sun came out again!    Had a rest back at the flat until Dinner time.  Its Curry night at the Hatters Inn which we’ve enjoyed before.  Turns out they’ve changed the recipe so for me was a little disappointing   They do a good range of beers though

Friday 24th September

Out of bed by 10:25am as we’re off out for our Macmillan coffee morning.  Beautiful sunny day, so get our picnic lunch prepared and take it to the beach.  

Lovely lunch and rest on the beach for a few hours, then go back to flat for a cup of tea in the garden.   Go for a walk up to Hotham Park and see the preparations for the Folk Festival which starts today, but seems to properly kick off tomorrow…. so we just have a cup of tea and cake in the Park Cafe    Have a lovely walk back in the sun along the Promenade, then have a rest before we go out for dinner at the Fayre and Square

Saturday 25th September

The good thing about not having to vacate a holiday apartment/hotel is that we can declare the holiday over whenever we like…. so this weekend we’re still “officially” on holiday

Watched  qualifying for Japanese Grand Prix then had lunch at the flat.   Walked through town to see what’s happening for the Folk Festival and ended up back at Hotham Park, where there are loads of stalls and couple of music stages in action.  

Had a cup of tea before walking back the long way round and don’t get back to the flat until 5:30pm so we’re worn out again.  Order in Pizza and watch Strictly tonight (we lead such a Rock & Roll lifestyle )

Sunday 26th September

Sunny again, so we’re off to the beach for the morning.  Not exactly warm (not too bad though) so its more a case of relaxing on the beach than swimming.  

Back to the flat for lunch and watched the Grand Prix, then have a nice walk to stretch the legs and end up back at Hotham Park again to see the stalls, music again from the Folk Festival.   Cakes are half price so did buy a couple    The day has flown by and it’s back to the normal Sunday evening routine as I’m back at work tomorrow.   Still, it has been a lovely relaxing holiday and can still look forward to some sunny days at Bognor before we have to go back to the house.