Explore Worthing (West Sussex) Coast and Beaches

Worthing sitting at the foot of the South Downs is often overlooked with visitors heading across the border to Brighton in East Sussex. Due to it's location Worthing is a great outdoor sports location with watersports like sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing very popular especially at Goring Gap or heading up to the South Downs for walking and mountain biking. Worthing makes a great south coast destination, not only do you get a traditional seaside town with a wide promenade and a pier, but the perfect base from which to explore wider Sussex, just 20 minutes from Brighton and 90 minutes from London Victoria by train.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 27 beaches in West Sussex. You can even take a look at our list of West Sussex dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Worthing West Sussex Coast Map

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Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

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Worthing Pier

Worthing Pier is a traditional seaside pier that opened on 12 April 1862 and sits towards the east end of the long seafront at Worthing and is integrated into the town itself. The pier today has the Pavilion Theatre and Cafe situated at the land end of the pier, whilst in the middle is the 1935 amusement arcade and the Read more…
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Goring Gap Beach

Goring Gap beach by its very name is a beach that lies in the gap between Goring and Ferring and is part of a long stretch of West Sussex beach. The beach is pebble at high tide and then flat compact sand as the tide retreats with wooden groynes providing some great wind protection, and at the back of the Read more…
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Goring Beach

Goring beach is a pebble beach at the west end of the main long Worthing beach. The beach here is a pebble beach with compact sand at mid to low tide and is backed by a large grassy area. This is a good location for kitesurfing as you have the green behind the beach which provides the ideal place to set-up Read more…
Place to eat

Sea Lane Cafe

The Sea Lane Cafe is located on Goring beach. What’s on the menu?: Full breakfast menu, snacks & drinks, freshly caught local seafood, fresh cakes & ice-creams, fully licensed. There is a large free car park (limited to 2 hours stay) and plenty of parking along the seafront. Read more…
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Splash Point Beach

Splash Point beach is located to the East of Worthing Pier, a pebble beach with wooden groynes and sand at mid to low tide. The beach garden at Splash Point marks the start of the beach and is dedicated to the 4 rowing and sailing Worthing lifeboat crews that operated between 1850 and 1931. Facilities include Worthing rowing club, cafe, shops, Read more…
History and heritage

Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

Worthing Museum and Art Gallery collections are very diverse. With one of the largest costume collections in England as well as a stunning collection of toys and dolls. A Local History Archive is very extensive as are the Archaeology Collections. The Fine Art and Decorative Art Collections cover different styles and centuries. Please note that not all of these items Read more…
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Ferring Beach

Ferring beach is located just beyond the Goring end of the long Worthing seafront. This is the usual West Sussex pebble beach with a wooden groyne system and a steep pebble bank at the high watermark. The beach is ideal for rock-pooling at low tide and swimming at high tide, although the sea can be a long way out at Read more…
Attractions & Theme Park

Highdown Vineyard

Highdown Vineyard, Winery Shop and Tea Room Restaurant sits at the foot of the southern slopes of the South Downs in Ferring. The atmosphere is relaxed and tranquil with food served in the spacious winery barn. Looking out from the Vineyard to the slopes of the South Downs the views are spectacular. Highdown is a perfect place to visit for Read more…
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South Lancing Beach

South Lancing Beach is located next to Lancing Beach Green a large public grass area with direct access to the beach. The beach has the usual West Sussex wooden groynes and is pebbles with compact sand at mid to low tide. Lancing is part of a long stretch of West Sussex coast that runs eastwards from Worthing’s Pier and Splash Read more…
Place to eat

Coast Cafe

Beach: Splash Point (East) Beach, Worthing View: Situated right on the beach, overlooking the quietest part of Worthing Beach. Seating outside on the decking. What’s on the menu?: Modern British cuisine, locally sourced ingredients, fully licensed. And something else…. Has great artwork on the walls (café is next to East Beach Studios) and runs regular cool beach parties and cabaret Read more…
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The Bluebird Cafe

The Bluebird Cafe is located overlooking the sand and shingle of Ferring beach. What’s on the menu: Breakfasts, light lunches, afternoon teas, fresh fish, fully licensed. And something else…..dogs welcome! Read more…
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Worthing Watersports

Worthing Watersports are the only shop specialising in windsurfing, kitesurfing, sit-on-top kayaking, stand-up-paddle (SUO) boards and body boarding in Worthing and the general area and are a ‘one-stop-shop’ with free and very easy parking. Located opposite Sea Lane Café we not only stock just about everything you will ever need but also have deep knowledge of the area, Goring, Ferring, Worthing, and Read more…
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