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Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Beautiful UK seaside town 11 miles from Brighton loved by tourists but not as busy
Worthing offers a more comfortable pace of life and less congestion, as well as easy access to Brighton's culture, clubs and amenities, making it an excellent choice for a seaside stay The party city of Brighton is often jam packed with rowdy crowds of visitors after a good time. But a neighbouring town, just 11 miles down the road offers an appealing experience that's more relaxed and less crowded, but still jam-packed with its own unique charm. Worthing offers a comfortable and laid-back vibe, making it ideal for those who want to unwind by the sea without the buzz of a busy city in the background. Another key reason to visit Worthing is affordability — accommodation, dining and general expenses tend to be significantly lower than in major UK seaside resorts, making it the perfect option for visitors who want to enjoy a coastal holiday without the premium price tag. The town boasts beautiful natural surroundings, including the South Downs National Park to the north and a unique marine environment, known as the Worthing Lumps, featuring underwater chalk reefs that are among the best in Europe. These natural features offer excellent opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, cycling and watersports. The town also benefits from a temperate oceanic climate with pleasant sea breezes, enhancing the experience for visitors who enjoy nature and leisure in the great outdoors. The town also has its own historic pleasure pier, opened in 1862 and designed by Sir Robert Rawlinson, which stretches 290m into the sea, featuring a promenade, amusement arcade, tearoom and pavilion. It won the National Piers Society's Pier of the Year award twice — in 2006 and 2019 — and remains a central attraction for walking, fishing and enjoying the incredible seaside views. While Brighton is renowned for its vibrant artistic and nightclub scenes, Worthing has been developing its own cultural identity with annual events such as the Worthing Festival, Artists' Open Houses, open-air concerts and Worthing Pride, with 2025's instalment falling on 4 and 5 July. The town also celebrates unique traditions such as wassailing — an ancient custom, particularly in cider-producing regions of England, believed to help ensure a good apple harvest — in Tarring, which took place on 5 January earlier this year. The event typically includes a procession through the village, followed by a ceremony at a pub garden, where a wassail chant is read and cider is offered to the trees. Worthing's location is another key advantage, just 11 miles west of Brighton, making it easy to enjoy the best of both worlds. Visitors can stay in the quieter, more affordable town of Worthing, but still make the short trip to Brighton for shopping, nightlife and cultural activities, allowing for flexibility while not having to endure Brighton's higher costs and bustling crowds on a daily basis. Drivers will appreciate Worthing's accessible parking and lower levels of traffic congestion compared with Brighton — where parking is limited and often expensive, making exploring the town and surrounding areas convenient and stress-free. Worthing appeals to those who prefer a quieter, more affordable seaside town with beautiful natural surroundings and growing cultural scene, offering a comfortable pace of life, less congestion and easier parking, as well as providing easy access to Brighton's culture.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
The three seaside piers in Sussex crowned among the greatest in Britain
Three seaside piers in Sussex have made the list of the top 10 in Britain. The Telegraph has compared the 60 seaside piers across the country to find the best. The piers were awarded points based on various categories, these being: Year built Length TripAdvisor rating Google rating Number and quality of food and drink outlets Quality of seaside town according to Which? Additional points were also awarded for listed status, trains, free entry, amusement arcades and more. 🎡We compare the nation's 60 seaside piers to crown a worthy champion of this fine and thoroughly British institution Find out which pier claimed the top spot below 👇 — Telegraph Travel (@TelegraphTravel) April 25, 2025 To view the full list you can visit The Telegraph website. The lowest ranked Suzzex pier in the top 10 was Brighton Pier, coming in eighth. Being the fifth longest in the UK, it scored points there, as well as for its Pier of the Year triumph in 1998, being Grade II*-listed and fairground attractions. Brighton's Palace Pier is rated four stars on TripAdvisor, from more than 8,000 reviews. One review reads: "Brighton Palace Pier is one of our fave piers we have ever been to! There is so much to see and do. "The arcades are massive with lots of various games, and a good payout rate of prizes, which are good quality. "The staff at the arcades are helpful. There are decent rides too. The places to eat and drink along the pier are decent quality and price too." Next in the top 10 was Eastbourne Pier, just one place higher in seventh. The Telegraph described Eastbourne Pier as a "splendid sliver of seaside infrastructure". It continued: "At 1,000ft, this 1870 debutante is less than half the length of its Essex near-contemporary at Walton-on-the-Naze, and less than a third of the scale of Merseyside behemoth Southport Pier. And it has seen happier times. "But it clings to the era of its birth in its Victorian Team Rooms and 1901 Jazz Lounge – and has enjoyed Grade II*-listed status since 2009." Eastbourne Pier (Image: Getty Images) Eastbourne Pier scores a 3.8 rating on TripAdvisor from more than 3,000 reviews. One person described it as a "good old fashioned pier" in their review. They said: "My daughter and I enjoyed the pier. Some cute shops and arcades. We also enjoyed the crazy golf. "There were also plenty of places to eat (mostly shacks) and a bar." The best pier in Sussex was Worthing Pier, which was fifth on the top 10 list. The Telegraph said: "Opened in 1862, it has age as well as beauty – even though its designer, another Victorian giant, Sir Robert Rawlinson, devoted most of his civil-engineering career to sanitation and public health. "Its 960ft torso has sustained its share of injuries, nonetheless, it has rolled with the punches to earn Grade II-listed status." Worthing Pier also scored highly for its Pavilion Theatre and its two-time Pier of the Year success. Scoring a four-star rating on TripAdvisor, one visitor said it was "a fantastic pier, just oozing with Art Deco features". Another said: "Having recently visited Brighton and Eastbourne piers, Worthing Pier was a breath of fresh air. "It benefits from being near the town centre, which gives it a lively and upmarket vibe. "If you are keen on funfairs you may prefer Brighton or Eastbourne, but if you just want to enjoy the fresh sea air in a lovely setting, this is probably the pier for you." Recommended reading: Three Sussex beaches named among the best in the UK The four seaside pubs in Sussex named among the best in the country City named one of the best seaside locations to move to in 2025 Southend Pier in Essex was crowned the best in Britain by The Telegraph. The 1.3-mile pier is the longest in the country, with the news outlet saying it "does pragmatism as well as pleasure". Other piers that made the top 10 include Llandudno Pier in Wales, Cromer Pier in Norfolk and Clevedon Pier in Somerset.
