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Worthing, UK

Worthing is a seaside town and borough in West Sussex, England, at the foot of the South Downs, 11 miles (18 km) west of Brighton, and 18 miles (29 km) east of Chichester. 4 km2), the borough is the second largest component of the Brighton and Hove built-up area, the 15th most populous urban area in the United Kingdom.

Type CityPopulation 113,094

Why go

  • Town and borough in West Sussex, England.
  • Served by Bognor Regis Lec Airfield.

History

Worthing is a seaside town and borough in West Sussex, England, at the foot of the South Downs, 11 miles (18 km) west of Brighton, and 18 miles (29 km) east of Chichester. With a population of 113,094 and an area of 12.5 square miles (32.4 km2), the borough is the second largest component of the Brighton and Hove built-up area, the 15th most populous urban area in the United Kingdom. Northern parts of the borough, including the Worthing Downland Estate, form part of the South Downs National Park. In 2019, the Art Deco Worthing Pier was dubbed the best in Britain.

Where to stay

9 St Aubins Rd, Ferring, Worthing BN12 5HA, United Kingdom · endurance-bnb.co.uk
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14 West Ave, Worthing BN11 5LU, United Kingdom · orchidhouse.uk
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9 Eirene Ave, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing BN12 4DL, United Kingdom · booking.com
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20 Gannon Rd, Worthing BN11 2DT, United Kingdom · camelothouse.co.uk
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183 Brighton Rd, Worthing BN11 2EX, United Kingdom · sea-lodge.co.uk
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37 Richmond Rd, Worthing BN11 1PW, United Kingdom · sleepecohotel.co.uk
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27 Railway Approach, Worthing BN11 1UR, United Kingdom · railwayhotelworthing.com
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102 Marine Parade, Worthing BN11 3PP, United Kingdom · seaviewapartment.traveleto.com
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Littlehampton Rd, Worthing BN12 6FB, United Kingdom · thehighdown.co.uk
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Steyne Gardens, Worthing BN11 3DZ, United Kingdom · ardingtonhotel.com
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Wykeham Rd, Worthing BN11 4JD, United Kingdom · brewhouseandkitchen.com
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Arundel Rd, Worthing BN13 3UA, United Kingdom · coachandhorses.southcoastinns.co.uk
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Marine Parade, Worthing BN11 3QL, United Kingdom · theburlington.net
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95 Arundel Rd, Worthing BN13 3EU, United Kingdom · bexrooms.com
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58 Clifton Rd., Worthing BN11 4DP, United Kingdom · bluehouseworthing.co.uk
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112 Brighton Rd, Lancing BN15 8LW, United Kingdom · easternsands.co.uk
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86-95 Marine Parade, Worthing BN11 3QD, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
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The Annex, 14 Old Shoreham Rd, Lancing BN15 0QT, United Kingdom · jlhbythesea.co.uk
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17-23 The Steyne, Worthing BN11 3DU, United Kingdom · chatsworthworthing.co.uk
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1 Furze Rd, Worthing BN13 3BP, United Kingdom · mateuslovestotravel.com
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1 Thorn Rd, Worthing BN11 3ND, United Kingdom · oyorooms.com
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16a Navarino Rd, Worthing BN11 2NF, United Kingdom
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17 Lansdowne Rd, Worthing BN11 4NA, United Kingdom
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25 Oxford Rd, Worthing BN11 1XQ, United Kingdom
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2, Wakeford Cottages, Selden Ln, Worthing BN11 2LQ, United Kingdom
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16 Southcourt Rd, Worthing BN14 7DF, United Kingdom
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83 Brighton Rd, Lancing BN15 8RB, United Kingdom · cavatinalodge.co.uk
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10 Ann St, Worthing BN11 1NX, United Kingdom
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36 Graham Rd, Worthing BN11 1TL, United Kingdom
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96 Broadwater Rd, Worthing BN14 8AW, United Kingdom · mertonhouse.co.uk
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3 Oak Cl, Worthing BN13 3DT, United Kingdom · countryside-trek.eu
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80 High St, Worthing BN11 1DJ, United Kingdom · corner-house-apartment.com.es
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3 Queen's Rd, Worthing BN11 3LX, United Kingdom
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Apartment Flat 2, Islay Sea View, 15a W Buildings, Worthing BN11 3BS, United Kingdom
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Restaurants & places to go

Fish, Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 2 Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PN · crabshackworthing.co.uk
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Indian, Restaurant · Tandoori Grill & Karahi. Features: delivery · 66 Newland Road, Worthing, BN11 1JX · lahoregrillworthing.com
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Burger, Tacos, Fries, Restaurant · Both bar & restaurant. Features: vegetarian options · 31A Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PU · cowshedworthing.co.uk
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 52 Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8AG · papajohns.co.uk
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-18:30; Su 08:00-18:30 Features: takeaway · 10-11 South Street, Worthing, BN11 3AL · caffenero.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 30-32 Chapel Road, Worthing, BN11 1BE · kfc.co.uk
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Local, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · Highdown Rise, Worthing, BN12 6FB · brunningandprice.co.uk
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Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant · 43 Manor Road, Lancing, BN15 0EU · millerandcarter.co.uk
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · Littlehampton Road, Ferring, BN12 6PN · storelocator.asda.com
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-14:30,17:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegetarian… · newthaispiceworthing.co.uk
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 16:30-21:30; Tu-Fr 11:30-21:30; Sa 11:30-21:00 Features: delivery, vegetarian options · 217 Pavilion Road,… · oldnicksfishandchips.co.uk
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Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Diner, Sandwich, Tea, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access, air… · haskins.co.uk
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Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:00-23:00 Features: delivery, vegetarian options · 131 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AX · tastychinaworthing.co.uk
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Bagel, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr,Su 10:00-16:00; Sa 08:30-16:00 · Bath Place, Worthing · jacobsbagels.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 32 Warwick Street, Worthing, BN11 3DJ · askitalian.co.uk
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Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 111 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3BP · greggs.co.uk
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British, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 39 Goring Road, Worthing, BN12 4AS · tobycarvery.co.uk
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 98 Grinstead Lane, Lancing, BN15 9DP · harvester.co.uk
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Juice, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PX · rudefruit.co.uk
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Tapas, Breakfast, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · Beach Parade, Worthing, BN11 2FG · coastworthing.co.uk
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Turkish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free access · 18-22 Portland Road, Worthing, BN11 1QN · efesworthing.co.uk
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Greek, Gyros, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · Worthing, BN11 1YJ · montaguegyros.co.uk
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Sushi, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 4 Portland Road, Worthing, BN11 1QH · sakurasushibento.com
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Asian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 134 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3HG · yamuyamu.co.uk
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 100 & 102 Ferring Street, Worthing, BN12 5JP · ferringkebabhouse.co.uk
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Nepalese, Restaurant · Nepalese restaurant · 121 Rectory Road, Worthing, BN14 7PH · gurkhakitchenworthing.co.uk
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Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant · 187 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3DA · montaguestexmex.co.uk
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European, Restaurant · European restaurant · 12 South Street, Worthing, BN11 3AA · schnitzelco.co.uk
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Friture, Restaurant · Friture restaurant · 143B Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3BX · aktsmorleys.ehmenu.co.uk
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-17:00 · 46 Brunswick Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WB · brookbistro.co.uk
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:40 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegan options · 107 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AX
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · 66 Teville Road, Worthing, BN11 1UY
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Dessert, Cafe · Dessert cafe · 40-42 South Street, Worthing, BN11 3AA
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Regional, Breakfast, Cafe · Regional/Breakfast cafe · 32 Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8AG
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
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Bengali, Restaurant · Bengali restaurant · 274 Goring Road, Worthing, BN12 4PE
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Fried Food, Fast Food · Fried Food fast food · Portland Road
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Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant · South Street, Worthing, BN14 7LS
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 28 High Street, Worthing, BN11 1AQ
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Fast Food · fast food · 1 Royal Arcade, Worthing, BN11 3AY · burgermee.uk
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 17:00-22:00; PH 17:00-22:00 Features: delivery · 14-16 North Road, Lancing, BN15… · thenaaz.co.uk
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 8-12 Liverpool Road, Worthing, BN11 1SX · mcdonalds.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 11:30-22:30; We 11:30-22:00; Th 11:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:30-22:30 Features: delivery · 8 Goring Road,… · pizzahut.co.uk
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 29 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3BE · muffinbreak.co.uk
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · 123 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AX · knperiperigrill.co.uk
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353 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 25 mi to the centre
London, ENG, GB — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 47 airlines (easyJet, British Airways, Transavia France, Norwegian Air Shuttle…) · direct flights to 165 destinations incl. Arrecife, Tenerife, Larnaca, Orlando, Alicante… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 47 airlines, 165 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Brighton City Airport (ESH) 3.6 mi to the centre
Cecil Pashley Way, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5FF, UK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Goodwood Aerodrome (QUG) 17 mi to the centre
Chichester, West Sussex, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Frieslands Farm Airstrip 6 mi to the centre
Pulborough, West Sussex, ENG, GB
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Southdown Gliding Club 9 mi to the centre
Pulborough, West Sussex, ENG, GB
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bognor Regis Lec Airfield; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Worthing, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Broker, marketplace · Operator network worldwide · Online charter marketplace, part of Directional Aviation; instant quotes.
Marketplace · Operator network · Transparent on-demand jet charter marketplace showing the operator and tail.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.