Houseboats of Shoreham
Wheelchair accessible
A motley, fantastical agglomeration of unlikely houseboats along the Shoreham-by-Sea riverbank.

πŸ“œ A unique collection of houseboats along the River Adur, transformed from decommissioned military ships and other vessels.
πŸ” An obscure art collective that has grown since World War II, showcasing creative structural and artistic fancies, and featuring a motley agglomeration of restored and reimagined vessels.

Why Go

🌊 See a unique bridge between land and sea of cobbled treasures.
🎨 Explore a labyrinthine dream afloat, a gaudy Gaudi vision, and witness unique, fantastical architecture and art.
🏠 Discover individually crafted houseboats like the Verda, Dodge, Clive, and Fische.
🀝 Experience a community social space hosting various events (meditation, yoga, music, markets, pub nights) at the Verda houseboat.
🚢 Explore a community built from repurposed materials.
πŸ—ΊοΈ Discover a hidden gem often overlooked by tourists.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Haphazard structures and steep unfenced drops require care.

Tips

πŸ—“οΈ Check online for dates of the Adur Festival, Adur Arts Festival, and River Festival when boats are open.
🚢 An accessible path leads across the back of the houseboats from the car park.
🚌 Coastal bus service 700 runs regularly from Brighton.
πŸš‚ Train station in Shoreham is a short walk over a glass bridge.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

πŸ…ΏοΈ Pay and display parking available at Riverside Car Park, with an accessible path to the houseboats.

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