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Highlights and Attractions in Worthing
Worthing Pier
Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PX
A Grade II listed pleasure pier featuring the Pavilion Theatre at the promenade end and an Art Deco Southern Pavilion at the sea end. Great for fishing, walking, and enjoying coastal views.
Connaught Theatre
Union Place, Worthing, BN11 1LG
An elegant venue dating back to 1914, hosting a diverse programme of theatre, comedy, film, and live music throughout the year. It features a main auditorium and a studio space.
Highdown Gardens
Highdown Rise, Littlehampton Road, Goring-by-Sea, BN12 6FB
Unique chalk gardens set on the South Downs, created by Sir Frederick Stern. A peaceful haven featuring rare plants, winding paths, and excellent views towards the sea.
Splashpoint Leisure Centre
Brighton Road, Worthing, BN11 2EN
A modern, award-winning swimming and leisure complex on the seafront. Features a six-lane pool, diving pool, and a leisure pool with flumes, ideal for family days out.
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat is there to do in Worthing?▼
Worthing offers a blend of seaside attractions and cultural venues. You can walk the historic Worthing Pier, see a show at the Connaught or Pavilion theatres, explore the chalk gardens at Highdown, or enjoy the Splashpoint leisure centre. The town centre also has a growing independent food and arts scene.
QIs Worthing good for kids?▼
Yes, Worthing is excellent for families. The shingle beach reveals expansive sand at low tide, perfect for rockpooling. Splashpoint offers swimming with flumes, while Beach House Park provides great play areas. There are also regular family theatre shows and free seafront events during summer.
QWhat markets are in Worthing?▼
Worthing hosts several regular markets. A traditional town centre market runs on Wednesdays on Montague Street. There is also a popular independent makers and farmers market that usually sets up along the seafront or in Steyne Gardens on selected weekends.
QAre dogs allowed on Worthing beach?▼
Dogs are welcome on Worthing beaches, but there are restrictions during the summer months. Between 1st May and 30th September, dogs are excluded from the beach between Heene Road and Splashpoint. Outside this zone, and during winter, they are free to roam the shingle.
QWhere can I park in Worthing?▼
Worthing has several town centre multi-storey car parks including the Buckingham Road and High Street car parks. For seafront access, there is pay-and-display parking along Marine Parade and at the Grafton multi-storey, which is conveniently located near the pier.
QHow do I get to Worthing from London?▼
Worthing is well-connected by rail. Direct Southern trains run from London Victoria to Worthing station, usually taking around 1 hour and 20 minutes. By car, the A24 provides a direct route down from London and the M25.