Hilary's Guidebook
Leisure
Splashpoint Leisure Centre
60 Brighton Rd
Just Yoga
22 Marine PlaceDedicated and welcoming Iyengar yoga studio
Lovely old fashioned park with a traditional cafe and pitch and putt.
8 locals recommend
Marine Gardens
West ParadeLovely old fashioned park with a traditional cafe and pitch and putt.
Beautifully kept town park. Memorial to the war pigeons, quiet places to sit and a cafe.
8 locals recommend
Beach House Park
55 Lyndhurst RdBeautifully kept town park. Memorial to the war pigeons, quiet places to sit and a cafe.
Goodwood Racecourse
Selhurstpark RoadBrighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveRustington Golf
Golfers LaneNyetimber
Wine tastings and tours.
Cowdray Park Polo Club
Brighton Marina
I360 Event Space
Brighton City Airport
Cecil Pashley WayHigh Salvington Windmill
Salvington HillBluebell Railway
Sheffield ParkCulture
Worthing Museum & Art Gallery
Chapel RoadOur lovely local museum.
Connaught Theatre & Cinema
Union PlaceArt Deco theatre/cinema a few minutes walk away
Worthing’s iconic pier. Take a stroll and look at the glass windows commissioned by local people and societies. Roll a penny or two in the arcade. Enjoy the sea air.
53 locals recommend
Worthing Pier
Marine ParadeWorthing’s iconic pier. Take a stroll and look at the glass windows commissioned by local people and societies. Roll a penny or two in the arcade. Enjoy the sea air.
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
Chichester Cathedral
Brighton Pavilion
Petworth House and Park
National Trust house and gardens in beautiful setting.
National Trust - Nymans
A must! Visit the retreat of the Bloomsbury Group. Fascinating house and beautiful walled garden. Cafe and walks.
93 locals recommend
Charleston Trust
A must! Visit the retreat of the Bloomsbury Group. Fascinating house and beautiful walled garden. Cafe and walks.
Weald & Downland Living Museum
Town LaneTheatre Royal Brighton
New RoadLancing College
Bramber Castle
Castle LaneGlyndebourne
New RoadBignor Roman Villa
Pallant House Gallery
9 N Pallant
Pavilion Theatre (Worthing)
Marine ParadePavilion theatre on seafront. Hosts events and shows.
Dome Cinema
21-22 Marine ParadeFood scene
Worthing now has a great variety of eateries from Mexican to fish to Italian Thai Indian Turkish etc.
Fiordilatte
5-6 Stanford SquareOven fired pizzas in town! Also takeaway/delivery.
The Fish Factory
51 Brighton RdLong standing popular fish restaurant along Brighton Road.
CrabShack
2 Marine ParadeIf you enjoy seafood this is the place. Must book!
Fabulous little Italian bistro! Great brunch, lunch and dinner. Value for money with top quality ingredients.
Cucinetta Bistro
44 Portland RdFabulous little Italian bistro! Great brunch, lunch and dinner. Value for money with top quality ingredients.
Take a walk along the seafront heading east to Lancing and lunch at Perch.
See also the fabulous new Perch on the Pier at Worthing. Beautiful Art Deco Pavilion serving food and cocktails.
45 locals recommend
Perch on Lancing Beach
28 Brighton RdTake a walk along the seafront heading east to Lancing and lunch at Perch.
See also the fabulous new Perch on the Pier at Worthing. Beautiful Art Deco Pavilion serving food and cocktails.
Thai Street Food
3 Bath PlFabulous authentic Thai food!
Salsa Viva Cantina
28 High StFabulous little Mexican restaurant serving great food and amazing Margaritas.
Bungaroosh Cafe Bistro
7 Bath PlGreat coffee and lunches.
The Original Chipwick
94 Brighton RdEat in or takeaway fish and chips. Very popular.
Oscas Fish & Chips
58 Pier RdVisit Littlehampton harbour and enjoy fish and chips.
Coast Cafe
Walk east along the prom and enjoy a coffee or a beer by the sea.
The Parsonage Bar & Restaurant
6-10 High StA favourite of ours. Off the beaten track Turkish restaurant serving superb grills and kebabs. New town centre restaurant recently opened too and is very popular.
16 locals recommend
Efes
131-133 Clifton Rd.A favourite of ours. Off the beaten track Turkish restaurant serving superb grills and kebabs. New town centre restaurant recently opened too and is very popular.
Sylvan Oak Restaurant
Always busy this popular cafe on the beach at Ferring is worth a good walk to.
41 locals recommend
The BlueBird Cafe
South DriveAlways busy this popular cafe on the beach at Ferring is worth a good walk to.
Stroll west along the promenade and stop at this popular cafe for a hearty breakfast!
31 locals recommend
Sea Lane Cafe
Marine CrescentStroll west along the promenade and stop at this popular cafe for a hearty breakfast!
Fabulous Perch on the Pier. Art Deco cafe bar serving food, coffee, cocktails. A must!
53 locals recommend
Worthing Pier
Marine ParadeFabulous Perch on the Pier. Art Deco cafe bar serving food, coffee, cocktails. A must!
Crudo
29 Marine ParadeMexican street food bar & restaurant. Very popular.
Palm Court Pavilion
55 Lyndhurst RoadReally good authentic Italian food including pizzas and pastas. Also takeaway. Recommended.
Giuseppes Lite - Authentic Gelato, Ice Cream Parlor Worthing, Pizza Takeaway, Delivery
33 Warwick StReally good authentic Italian food including pizzas and pastas. Also takeaway. Recommended.
A great favourite of ours. Family run fish restaurant serving fresh fish dishes plus many other choices. Wonderfully light and airy and very welcoming.
The Arcades Fish Restaurant
A great favourite of ours. Family run fish restaurant serving fresh fish dishes plus many other choices. Wonderfully light and airy and very welcoming.
Andalucia – Tapas & Wine Bar
Michelin Guide restaurant on Worthing pier with panoramic coastal views. Tasting menus with wine flights plus Sunday brunch. British produce lead fine dining but in a relaxed fashion. A special treat.
Tern Restaurant
Michelin Guide restaurant on Worthing pier with panoramic coastal views. Tasting menus with wine flights plus Sunday brunch. British produce lead fine dining but in a relaxed fashion. A special treat.
Nature
Highdown Gardens
Littlehampton RoadCissbury Ring
Brighton seafront
Wakehurst
Selsfield RoadBotanical garden with the world’s largest seed conservation project.
Devils Dyke station
Devil's Dyke RoadWWT Arundel
Mill RoadPulborough Brooks RSPB
Warnham Local Nature Reserve
Warnham RoadNational Trust - East Head
Coastguard LaneDitchling Beacon Car Park
West Wittering - beautiful sandy beach offering views of Chichester Harbour and the South Downs. Popular for water sports, bird watching, the cafe and beach strolls.
www.
westwitteringestate.co.uk
88 locals recommend
West Wittering
West Wittering - beautiful sandy beach offering views of Chichester Harbour and the South Downs. Popular for water sports, bird watching, the cafe and beach strolls.
www.
westwitteringestate.co.uk
Charity
Local Ferring charity supporting learning disability by offering work experience and training. Support them by visiting the farm, cafe and plant section. Lovely local walks along the River Rife too.
7 locals recommend
Ferring Country Centre
Rife WayLocal Ferring charity supporting learning disability by offering work experience and training. Support them by visiting the farm, cafe and plant section. Lovely local walks along the River Rife too.
National Garden Scheme
BARS
The Goose
18A Marine ParadeCraft beer bar opposite the seafront. Always lively!
The Corner House
80 High StManuka Bar & Kitchen
9 Portland RdThe Gun Inn Findon
High StreetThe Brooksteed
38 S Farm Rd
The Hare & Hounds
Great town local.
Great place for cocktails, breakfast or just coffee and people watching.
13 locals recommend
Finch Bar & Eatery
27 Warwick StGreat place for cocktails, breakfast or just coffee and people watching.
Wine & Reason
14 Montague PlThe Grape
Warwick StreetSuper little family run wine and tapas bar.
New Amsterdam
Lively local pub. Beer garden, great pizzas, quiz nights, open mic.
The Signal Post
West end of town relaxed bar.
Places to visit
Castle, museum, gardens. independent shops and local brewery all add to the charm of historic Lewes.
290 locals recommend
Lewes
Castle, museum, gardens. independent shops and local brewery all add to the charm of historic Lewes.
Portsmouth
Visit the castle, walk along the river and enjoy the quirky streets full of cafes and antique shops.
213 locals recommend
Arundel
Visit the castle, walk along the river and enjoy the quirky streets full of cafes and antique shops.
Direct trains from Brighton take just an hour. Old Town Hastings is full of historic pubs, great eateries and independent shops.
183 locals recommend
Hastings
Direct trains from Brighton take just an hour. Old Town Hastings is full of historic pubs, great eateries and independent shops.
Direct trains from Worthing to Chichester take 20 mins. Visit the Cathedral and enjoy the shops and cafes.
363 locals recommend
Chichester
Direct trains from Worthing to Chichester take 20 mins. Visit the Cathedral and enjoy the shops and cafes.
Steyning
Historic and charming. Easy access to South Downs Way walking.
Littlehampton
Walks by the harbour and fish & chips!
Amberley
Pretty village with castle (hotel) and open air museum.