Attractions in and around Rustington
In and around Sussex
Rustington is a seaside village with good access to the beach and easy walking along the greenswards and promenades alongside the sea. The beach is pebbly but the tide goes out a long way leaving acres of sand.
Rustington has a good shopping parade with many high street shops and many individual retailers, There are several cafes and restaurants including Chinese, Thai and Indian, as well as 3 pubs, the ‘Lamb Inn’ being just a short walk away.
Arundel Castle
Within easy reach is the historic town of Arundel where Arundel Castle is exceptional, together with its gardens and boating lake. The new South Downs National Park with walking, cycling and Hacking. Is also very close.
and Worthing, Sussex’s second largest town, is only 5 miles from Rustington with shopping, Worthing Pier and the annual World Bowls Championships. Littlehampton is our neighbour with the River Arun, Littlehampton Marina and the Thomas Heatherwick designed East Beach Cafe.
Parham House and Petworth House are well worth visiting as are the pretty villages of Bosham, Dell Quay, Itchenor together with the well-known beaches of the Witterings and Selsey.
Rustington
Perhaps the most alluring feature of the picturesque village of Rustington is its attractive pebble-covered beaches and sea views. The continental atmosphere provides residents with the perfect seaside haven.
Rustington has a pebble beach that stretches for some miles passing Littlehampton and finishing at the entrance to the River Arun. As the tide goes out, a sandy wonderland is exposed with beautiful flat sand stretching out from the water’s edge. Acres of space to run and play or walk your dog.
Families with young children play and picnic out by the waves. My parents took me to the beach regularly throughout the warm summers and stormy winters and I have done the same with my children. Happy memories of many days splashing in the sea and building dams around the breakwaters (that’s boys for you).
At Low Tide, the sea can recede as much as 250 metres exposing vast areas of sand. The Littlehampton/Rustington beach is always amongst the cleanest recorded in the UK.
Rustington has a thriving surfing and kite surfing community. The shallow water and southwesterly winds straight off the Channel make for perfect conditions for these world championship hopefuls.
Recently 2 kite surfers attained worldwide recognition by ‘flying’ over Worthing Pier –
Conservation Area
Since Victorian times Rustington has continued to grow in size and has earned itself a colourful history along the way. The village still boasts an array of flint and thatched cottages and two Conservation areas, which add to its character and charm.
Village Shopping
We’re fortunate in Rustington to have a very good shopping centre with free car parking. Shops include some high street brands such as Boots, Iceland, Superdrug and Holland & Barret. There are also many independents such as Cook, selling fine haute cuisine, but frozen, food, a butcher, a delicatessen, a bakery and 2 greengrocers.
There is a Co-
Entertainment and Amenities
Rustington caters for the needs of its guests and residents with a thriving shopping centre, many restaurants, 3 public houses, 4 churches, a municipal swimming pool and several doctors’ and dentist’ surgeries. Those who enjoy keeping fit are well catered for, as Rustington boasts a health and fitness club, which provides a well-equipped gym, studio classes, swimming pool and spa, fitness arena, crèche, sun-beds and a bar restaurant.
The stunning scenery of the remarkable South Downs is also close at hand for those who enjoy a relaxing stroll or bike ride, or simply a family picnic. The Rustington Golf Centre is just a 3-minute drive away and features an extensive driving range, an 18 hole course and a 9 hole par 3 course for the family. Ham Manor Golf Club is also adjacent to the village.
