West Beach was originally called the Hasler Estate, this name remained for many years. Hasler was actually the name of the construction company that built the houses and bungalows in the 1930s.
West Beach, has over 400 homes, residents enjoy being close to Shoreham Beach and the Wide water Nature Reserve.
The West Beach Residents Association is active in protecting the interests of our residents, we have a keen interest in local planning development and environmental issues that effect our community.
View our News Page to read the latest and find out more about whats going on, follow this link to read more on West Sussex History.
Below are photos taken from 1930s construction up to more recent times. We hope you enjoy. If you have some interesting photos of our estate that you would like to add please contact us.
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- George V Ave during construction 1930s.
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- West Beach shops 1930s.
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- The Broadway shops
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- Canadian Air Force based here during the 2nd WW.
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- Advertisement for the sale of West Beach homes circa 1930 for the company Hasler Estates.
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- How lucky we are to live here, with the beach and woods on our doorstep.
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- Spring West Beach Wood.
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- Winter in the woods
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- Our lovely wood
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- Residents during a walk in the woods
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- Taking a break from their bowling to join us for afternoon tea.
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- Resident Joan age99.
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- Just a few of the willing helpers at the over 70s Garden Party.
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- Welcome everyone to the Santa Grotto.
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- Lovely rags dolls made and donated by resident. For our Christmas Raffle.
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- A visitor
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- West Way 2014
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- Fields at the the estate winter 2014.
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- Woods in a wet winter 2014 Our Flood Plain!
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- The steps to Widewater our less able residents can no longer manage.
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- Bridge over Widewater from the steps on the A259 Brighton Rd at West Beach entrance.
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- Widewater.
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- The Broadway. Entrance to West Beach.
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- Residents meeting up for a Sunday walk in the woods.
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- Unexpected flying visit.