Worthing, Sussex travel information
Worthing Sussex England
Worthing is located along the West Sussex coastline, to the west of Brighton. The seafront here has enjoyed a recent rival thanks to a serious injection of funds to ensure its successful rejuvenation. The five-mile stretch of seafront is now a proud award winner for its clean and safe coastline and has the recent aesthetic addition of a series of exotic palm trees, planted in time for the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations in 2002.
Worthing
enjoys the benefit of historically appealing to an
older clientele and is a popular place for many whom
have enjoyed visiting the region in previous years to
later retire too. Although Worthing is also popular
with younger families the livelier set tend to opt for
nearby Brighton, leaving Worthing to enjoy a more
relaxed way of life. Its close proximity to the
picturesque South Downs gives plenty of scope for
visitors to take adventurous days out walking and
hiking through the scenic countryside, as well as
Worthing providing plenty to interest visitors in its
own right.
The history of this area dates back to the Stone Age,
but it was many years later during the New Stone Age
era that it became a major settlement and productive
flint-mining centre. Relics of the Bronze Age and
Roman times in particular, can also be seen in the
local museum, a museum that is well worth taking time
out to investigate.
Today Worthing’s most famous landmark is its pier that was built back in 1862 when Worthing was emerging as a popular seaside holiday resort. Although still present today the pier has undergone a number of rebuilding projects after being destroyed by sea and fire, as well as being intentionally damaged to prevent invasion during World War II.
