Welcome to Worthing

Easy to get to and easy to get around - head south 45 minutes from Gatwick Airport or 80 minutes from London Victoria – it’s definitely Time for Worthing.

An elegant Georgian seaside resort, Worthing is the perfect destination to relax and recharge. Famous residents have included Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde and most recently the playwrite Harold Pinter.

A traditional seaside town with a twist, Worthing is full of surprises. One of the UK’s most popular spots for kiteboarding and windsurfing and famous for it’s Pier (Winner of Pier of the Year 2019). This family friendly town boasts a wide open prom allowing space to breathe, run and cycle, with an endless horizon that frames the award winning beach.

The Worthing of today is a happy collision of classic and creative contemporary, where else can you hop off your paddle board and into an internationally acclaimed theatre, savour local Sussex produce at award winning pubs and restaurants, swing by beach hut art studios and independent shops or watch the latest blockbuster at a vintage cinema?

With the South Downs National Park right on the doorstep, you can stride out on a hearty hike up the Iron Age fort of Cissbury Ring. Whatever your preference - breathe in that fresh country air, wonder at the far reaching views to the sea and don’t forget to look out for wild ponies.

Worthing makes a perfect base from which to explore wider Sussex, including local attractions such as the Royal Pavilion and BA i360 in Brighton, Arundel Castle, Chichester and the Goodwood Estate.

For event details and inspiration for your visit: timeforworthing.uk or visit the Worthing Coastal Office digital information point and leaflets, Marine Parade, Worthing BN11 3PX. @timeforworthing