The Long Bench along Littlehampton’s seafront, is the longest bench in Britain. At 1,000 feet long and being able to seat over 300 people, it’s also believed to be one of the longest in the world. Unlike many seaside towns, Littlehampton’s beach is level with its seafront path, allowing those sitting on the bench to have an unobstructed view of the sea. This seafront path is also influential in the Long Bench’s design, for the sinuous seat flows along the path not only in a straight line, but also weaves…
